Centre re-iterates requirement for compliance with due-diligence obligations outlined in the Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Rules 2021; intermediaries to submit Action Taken-cum-Status Report to Ministry by 16th March 2024
In furtherance to the Advisory released by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (“MEITY”) addressing concerns regarding the spread of misinformation, […]
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 to be effective from 01.07.2024
In pursuance to the update in trail, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (“BNS”) will come into effect on 1st July, 2024 in its […]
RBI issues new Master Direction to bring clarity to existing instructions for NBFCs w.r.t submission of returns
The Reserve Bank of India (“RBI”) has issued the Master Direction – Reserve Bank of India (Filing of Supervisory Returns) Directions – […]
TRAI publishes recommendations on ‘Introduction of Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) Service in Indian Telecommunication Network’
With a view to help subscribers take informed decisions about incoming calls and to alleviate the annoyance caused by unknown/ spam callers, […]
CDSCO mandates online submission of Period Safety Update Reports (PSURs) through Sugam Portal, offline submissions to be discontinued from 11th March, 2024
With a view to streamline the regulatory submission procedure, the Central Drugs Standards Control Organisation (“CDSCO”) has notified that applications of Period […]
CCPA invites comment on Draft Guidelines for the Prevention and Regulation of Greenwashing in Advertisements
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (“CCPA”) has invited comments on the draft ‘Guidelines for the Prevention and Regulation of Greenwashing, 2024’ (“Draft […]
The Kannada Language Comprehensive Development (Amendment) Act, 2024 receives Governor’s assent
In continuation to what we reported earlier in the trail mail, the Kannada Language Comprehensive Development (Amendment) Act, 2024 (“Amendment Act”) has […]
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 […]
CPCB lays down SOP for importing and recycling of Lead Scrap/ Used Lead Acid Batteries
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has issued the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for RecycIing of Lead Scrap/ Used Lead Acid Batteries. […]
ASCI issues Guidelines to ensure Honest Environmental Claims in Advertisements
The Advertising Standards Council of India (“ASCI”) has issued “Guidelines for Advertisements Making Environmental/ Green Claims”, to prevent false pro-environment claims, also […]
Central Motor Vehicle Rules amended to revise the Emission Standards and introduce provisions regarding device for indirect vision
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has amended the Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989 (“Principal Rules”) through Central Motor Vehicles (First Amendment) […]
Public comments invited on proposed amendments to First and Second Schedule of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act till 12th April, 2023
The Ministry of Ayush has invited objections and suggestions on proposed amendments to Schedule I and II of the Drugs and Cosmetics […]