Public comments invited on Consultation Paper for ‘Encouraging R&D in Telecom, Broadcasting and IT (ICT) Sectors by 23rd October and counter-comments by 6th November, 2023
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (“TRAI”) has released a Consultation paper on encouraging R&D in Telecom, Broadcasting and IT (Information and […]
Mediation Act, 2023 receives presidential assent: Commencement date to be notified later
The Mediation Act, 2023 (“Act”) has received the assent of the President on the 14th September, 2023. However, the commencement notification will […]
The Consumer Affairs Department issues Draft Guidelines to prohibit the engagement of Dark Patterns by sellers, advertisers and all platforms, systematically offering goods or services in India
The Department of Consumer Affairs has requested comments/suggestions on the Draft Guidelines on Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns (“Draft Guidelines”) by […]
Time limit for submitting comments and counter-comments on TRAI’s Consultation Paper on ‘Review of Quality-of-Service Standards for Access Services and Broadband Services extended till 11th October and 25th October, 2023 respectively
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (“TRAI”) has extended the time for submitting comments and counter-comments on “Consultation Paper on ‘Review of […]
FSSAI initiates stern action against violation of food safety laws by FBOs
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (“FSSAI”), through a press release, has strongly advised all Food Business Operators (“FBOs”) to […]
MEITY invites public comments on the Draft ‘National Strategy on Robotics’ by 31st October 2023
The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) has invited public comments on the Draft National Strategy on Robotics by 31-10-2023. The […]
PMLA Rules amended to modify the definition of Principal Officer, Beneficial Owner , Records of the Identity of Clients, etc.
With reference to the trail e-mail, the Ministry of Finance (“Ministry”) has issued the Prevention of Money-laundering (Maintenance of Records) Second Amendment […]
Supreme Court: Maternity benefit must be provided to contractual employees even if the period of benefit extends beyond the term of contractual employment
In a recent case before the Supreme Court (“SC”), the issue was whether the maternity benefits, as contemplated in the Maternity Benefit […]
Power Ministry notifies Electricity (Third Amendment) Rules, 2023: captive consumption includes power consumption by holding or subsidiary company of captive user
The Ministry of Power has notified the Electricity (Third Amendment) Rules, 2023 (“Amendment Rule”) to further amend the Electricity Rules, 2005 (“Principal Rule”). […]
PESO issues Circular for all licensees regarding the facility to update email ID and mobile number in PESO online portal
The Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization (“PESO”) has issued a Circular informing all licensees (Individual & Companies) under Petroleum Rules, 2002, SMPV(U) […]
Footwear manufacturers importing soles and other components for manufacture of footwear (for export) granted conditional exemption from Quality Control Order
The Ministry of Commerce has notified the ‘Footwear Made from all Rubber and all Polymeric Material and its Components (Quality Control) Amendment […]
Communications Ministry notifies KYC reforms: detailed guidelines issued on discontinuation of Bulk Connections and introduction of Business Connections; slated to gain effect from 1st October, 2023
In continuation to what we reported earlier (please check e-mails in trail), the Telecommunications Department has in a Notification addressed to all […]