Now, Ministry of Corporate Affair’s incorporation related services can also be accessed through the National Single Window System (NSWS)
In a recent announcement by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (“MCA”) we have been informed that a company’s incorporation related services can […]
To align with provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, ICSI rolls out revised Secretarial Standard on Meetings of Board of Directors (SS-1) and General Meetings (SS-2) effective 01.04.2024
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (“ICSI”) has rolled out the revised Secretarial Standard-1 (Secretarial Standard on Meeting of the Board […]
Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Amendment Bill, 2024 introduced in Rajya Sabha; proposes extended timelines and removal of conciliation option for sexual harassment complaints
The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Amendment Bill, 2024 (“Bill”) was introduced in the Rajya Sabha with […]
Environment Ministry invites public comment on the Draft Environment Audit Notification
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (“MoEFCC”) has proposed to issue Draft Environment Audit Notification (“Draft notification”). The Draft Notification […]
Payment Banks and Ways to Steer Clear from RBI’s Wrath – The Regulatory Regime
Reams have already been written on the RBI’s recent decision to impose stringent strictures on Paytm Payments Bank (‘Paytm’), virtually signalling its […]
Labour Ministry issues Advisory to drive gender equality and women’s participation in the workforce
Ministry of Labour and Employment (“Ministry”) has issued an Advisory for employers, aimed at fostering gender equality and increasing participation of women […]
Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Bill introduced in Rajya Sabha; aiming to rationalize criminal provision
The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Bill, 2024 (“Bill”) has been introduced by Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change […]
Health Ministry permits the sale of Oseltamivir Phosphate and Zanamivir akin to Schedule H1 drugs, with restrictions on sale and export regulated by the Government and DCGI
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued a Notification dated February 5, 2024, revoking an earlier Notification dated February 17, 2017 […]
Environment Ministry amends the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 related to effluent standards for ‘Man-made Fibre Industry’
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (“MoEFCC”) has issued Environment (Protection) Amendment Rules, 2024 (“Amendment Rules”). The Amendment Rules seeks […]
Karnataka State Pollution Control Board includes new industrial sectors under orange category
The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (“KSPCB”) has revised the categories of industries/organizations/activities under the consent mechanism to obtain Consent for Establishment […]
Unlisted public companies too may issue equity shares for the purposes of listing on a stock exchange in permissible jurisdiction; Companies (Listing of equity shares in permissible jurisdictions) Rules, 2024 stands notified
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (“Ministry”) has notified the Companies (Listing of equity shares in permissible jurisdictions) Rules, 2024 (“2024 Rules”). The […]
SEBI further extends timeline for listed companies to mandatorily verify, confirm, deny or clarify market rumours; Top 100 listed entities to now comply by 1.06.24 and Top 250 listed entities by 1.12.24
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”) has, in a recent circular, further extended the timeline for listed companies to mandatorily […]