Calcutta High Court to function through virtual mode; Hybrid mode allowed Bail matters [Read Details]
In view of the threat of the imminent third wave of the Covid pandemic and also the alarming rise in the number
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Virtual Hearings in Delhi High Court and District Courts from January 3rd in view of spike in COVID-19 cases
In view of the sudden spurt and spike in Covid-19 cases in the NCT of Delhi and issuance of ‘yellow alert’ in
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[Non-Veg Food Ban] Guj HC | How can you decide what people should eat outside? Court takes AMC to task against its drive to ban non-veg food on streets
Gujarat High Court: Biren A. Vaishnav, J., while dealing with the plea filed by street vendors who had been prohibited from selling
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NHRC issues notice to Bihar Govt. over reported botched up cataract surgeries resulting in removal of eyes of several patients
The National Human Rights Commission, India has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that the eyes of six patients had
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USA issues level one travel advisory for Americans traveling to India
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 1 Travel Health Notice for India due to COVID-19, indicating
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Increasing incidents of violence among inmates in Tihar jail: NHRC issues notice to Govt. of NCT of Delhi
National Human Rights Commission, India Commission has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report alleging increasing incidents of violence among inmates
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USA | New Guidance on COVID-19 Workplace Safety Rules for federal contractors
The Government of USA has released new guidance with respect to COVID-19 workplace safety rules federal contractors. Key highlights of the guidance
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COVID-19 vaccines imported into India exempted from custom duty
The Ministry of Finance has exempted the covid vaccines, when imported into India, from the whole of the duty of customs leviable
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CCI | Breweries brewing bilious buzz busted-United Breweries, Carlsberg, SABMiller involved in Cartelisation suffers a 750 Crore penalty
Competition Commission of India (CCI): In its recent press release, Competition Commission of India, while giving benefit of reduction in penalty under
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China | People’s Bank of China announces ban on cryptocurrency transactions
On September 24, 2021, People’s Bank of China announces ban on all crypto currency transactions in order to stop illegal crypto mining.
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UK | New international travel rules released effective from October 4, 2021
The UK government has released a new guidance for international travel on September 21, 2021. The key points of the guidance are:
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NHRC issues notice to DMRC on receiving complaint for removal of misleading signages on its 347 new toilets for Transgender Persons
The National Human Rights Commission, India has issued a notice to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, DMRC, after taking cognizance of a
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Key Recommendations of 45th GST Council meeting
The 45th GST Council Meeting was held on September 17, 2021 in Lucknow. The meeting was presided by Union Finance and Corporate
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AIBE-16 | Online Registration date extended to 25th September [Read to know examination date]
All India Bar Examination (AIBE-XVI) will be held on 31-08-2021. The date for registration for AIBE-16 is extended till 25-09-2021 and the
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NHRC issues notices to Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana, U.P., Union of India and other Authorities asking for reports of farmer protest
The National Human Rights Commission, India has received several complaints regarding the ongoing farmer’s protest. There are allegations of adverse impact on
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Supreme Court to begin Physical Hearings with Hybrid option from 1st September, 2021 [Read Directions]
Standard Operating Procedure for physical hearing (with hybrid option) In continuation of directions already notified regarding the functioning of the Supreme Court
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RBI extends scope of permitted devices for Tokenisation
On August 25, 2021, the Reserve Bank of India has issued extension on the permitted device for Tokenisation in reference with circular
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eNPS system for Government sector employees launched; easing the process of registration
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has launched an “eNPS -Government”, A New On-boarding feature to ease the process of
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OSHA issues updated guidance on protecting unvaccinated and other at-risk workers from coronavirus
On August 13, 2021 OSHA issued issued updated guidance to help employers protect workers from the coronavirus. The updated guidance reflects developments
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Export of Rapid Antigen Test kits banned by DGFT
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has issued a notification dated August 16, 2021, amending the export
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