RBI announces launch of Central Bank Digital Currency – Retail (e₹-R) Pilot
On 31-11-2022, the Reserve Bank announces the launch of the first pilot for retail digital Rupee (e₹-R) on 1-12-2022. The
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Supreme Court launches online portal for RTI Applications
On 24-11-2022, the Chief Justice of India, Dr Justice DY Chandrachud has launched the RTI Online Portal for the Supreme Court of
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Supreme Court by a majority of 3:2 upholds the validity of 103rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2019
Supreme Court: In a matter relating to the constitutional validity of 103rd Constitutional Amendment Act whichprovides for 10 percent reservation
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IRDAI issues circular on providing cover for mental illness under Health Insurance policies
On 18-10-2022, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India has issued a circular directing all the insurance companies to
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EBC takes preventive action to safe guard interests of students and consumers
One evening last year, the team at EBC received a complaint that EBC had made a glaring spelling mistake on a book
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SC Collegium closes further deliberations on filling up vacancies in Supreme Court
Supreme Court: A bench of Uday Umesh Lalit, CJ. Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud, Sanjay Kishan Kaul, S. Abdul Nazeer and K.M.
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Government approves amendments in FM Radio Phase-III Policy guidelines
The Government has approved the amendments of certain provisions contained in the Policy Guidelines on Expansion of FM Radio Broadcasting Services through
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Ministry of Information and Broadcasting issues advisory against advertisements of betting on television and OTT platforms
On 04-10-2022, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued two Advisories, one for private television channels and the other
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Key Takeaway’s from SEBI’s Board Meeting
The following key decisions have been taken in the SEBI’s Board Meeting on 30-09-2022. Key points: Introduction of Regulatory Framework to facilitate
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Supreme Court upholds the Constitutional Validity of Haryana Sikh Gurdwara (Management) Act 2014
The division bench of Hemant Gupta and Vikram Nath, JJ. has upheld the constitutional validity of Haryana Sikh Gurdwara (Management) Act 2014
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CJI NV Ramana names Justice UU Lalit as his successor | Know Justice UU Lalit and his judgments
The Chief Justice of India, Justice NV Ramana has named Justice Uday Umesh Lalit as his successor. Set to become the 49th
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Government withdraws Data Protection Bill, 2021 from Lok Sabha
On 03-08-2022, the Central Government has withdrawn the Personal Data Protection Bill from the Lok Sabha to present a new bill for
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Haryana Government launches Haryana Electric Vehicle Policy-2022
Government of Haryana has launched new e-vehicle policy named “Haryana Electric Vehicle Policy-2022” which will be effective from 10-07-2022 for a period
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CCPA issues Advisory to e-commerce platforms on sale of Ayurvedic, Siddha and Unani drugs
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued an Advisory to e-commerce entities concerning the sale of Ayurvedic, Siddha and
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EDPB adopts cross-border cooperation criteria
European Data Protection Board adopted a set of criteria to assess whether a cross-border case may qualify as a case of “strategic
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IAMC | Round Table Discussion – General Counsels Institutional Arbitration and Mediation
The International Arbitration & Mediation Centre, Hyderabad (IAMC) organised a first-of-its kind round table discussion with all the in-house and general counsels
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Securities Exchange Commission | Ernst & Young to Pay $100 Million Penalty for Employees Cheating on CPA Ethics Exams and Misleading Investigation
On 28-6-2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued an order instituting public administrative and cease and desist proceedings against
Continue readingRBI penalizes Indian Overseas Bank of Rs. 57.50 lakh for non compliance of RBI (Frauds Classification and Reporting by Commercial Banks and Select FIs Directions, 2016
On 24-06-2022 the Reserve Bank of India (‘RBI’) imposed a penalty of Rs.57.50 lakh on the Indian Overseas Bank (‘The Bank’) for
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Implementation of Circular on ‘Guidelines in pursuance of amendment to SEBI KYC (Know Your client) Registration Agency (KRA) Regulations, 2011
On 24-06-2022, Securities and Exchange Board of India (‘SEBI’), on request from the KYC Registration Agency extended the date of the commencement
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RBI encourages cardholders to tokenize their cards for their own safety; Extends card tokenisation deadline by three months
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the deadline for tokenisation of debit and credit cards by another three months to
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