Central Govt. designates Special Courts under Companies Act, 2013 for speedy trial
S.O. 4570(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by section 435 of the Companies Act, 2013 (18 of 2013) (hereinafter referred to as
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Foreigners (Amendment) Order, 2019; Amendment to — Restrictions on mountaineering expeditions
S.O. 4571(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 3 of the Foreigners Act, 1946 (31 of 1946), the Central Government hereby
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Tripura gets its first Special Economic Zone (SEZ)
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has notified the setting up of the first-ever Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Tripura on December
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Amendments approved in interest subvention scheme for MSMEs
The improvements are set to provide momentum giving fillip to the MSME sector. The Interest Subvention Scheme for MSMEs was launched by
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President grants assent to the Recycling of Ships Act, 2019
Ministry of Law and Justice notified on 16-12-2019 that the President gave its assent to the Recycling of Ships Act, 2019. Purpose
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Arms (Amendment) Act, 2019, receives President’s assent
The President of India granted assent to the Arms (Amendment) Act, 2019 on 13-12-2019. The Bill seeks to enhance the punishment for existing
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Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal to decide on whether “Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council” is an unlawful association
S.O. 4454(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (37
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Cabinet approves “Partial Credit Guarantee Scheme” for purchase of high-rated pooled assets from financially sound NBFCs/HFCs by PSBs
Union Cabinet, has given its approval to the following: “Partial Credit Guarantee Scheme”, to be offered by the Government of India (Gol)
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The National Capital Territory of Delhi (Recognition of Property Rights of Residents in Unauthorised Colonies) Act, 2019 — Receives President’s assent
President grants assent to the National Capital Territory of Delhi (Recognition of Property Rights of Residents in Unauthorised Colonies) Act, 2019. It
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Taxation Laws (Amendment) Act, 2019 receives President’s assent
President has given it’s assent for the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Act, 2019. It is an act that woud further amend the Income
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President grants assent to Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019
After long strenuous hours of debates and discussions in both the houses of parliament, the President of India has given its assent
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Cabinet approves Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Second Amendment) Bill, 2019; Amendments would further ease doing of business
The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal to make amendments in the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (code), through the Insolvency and
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Cabinet approves Aircraft (Amendment) Bill, 2019; Effectiveness of 3 regulatory bodies in civil aviation to enhance
The Union Cabinet has given its approval to introduce the Aircraft (Amendment) Bill, 2019 for carrying out the amendments to the Aircraft
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Parliament | Winter Session | Bills to be introduced for discussion — “IBC Amendment & Personal Data Protection” amongst the list
After clearing the passage for some major Bills like Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019 now the Winter Session of the parliament is likely
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Cabinet authorises NHAI to set up Infrastructure Investment Trust and monetize National Highway projects
The Union Cabinet, has given its approval to the proposal of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, authorizing the National Highways
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The Adaptation of Laws (Amendment) Order, 2019 ; Inner Line Permit extended to Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur & other north-eastern states
Inner Line Permit extended to Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur Mizoram and area of districts of State of Nagaland. S.O. 4433 (E).—In exercise of
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[BREAKING] Rajya Sabha clears passage for Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019
Parliament passes the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019 today. The Bill has been passed with a majority of 125. On 10-12-2019, the Citizenship
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Lok Sabha passes the Arms (Amendment) Bill, 2019
Lok Sabha passed the Arms (Amendment) Bill, 2019 on 09-12-2019. The Bill seeks to enhance the punishment for existing offences like illegal
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Landmark ‘The Recycling of Ships Bill, 2019’ passed in Parliament
Parliament passed a landmark “The Recycling of Ships Bill 2019’’ for Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships in India on 09-12-2019.
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Parliament receives President’s assent for — The Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu (Merger of Union territories) Act, 2019
With the Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu (Merger of Union territories) Act, 2019 now both the existing Union Territories
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