Central Government issues the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026; modifies the definition of “transgender person” and incorporates additional penalties
The Central Government has issued the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026 (“Amendment Act”) to further amend the Transgender Persons […]
Corporate Laws Amendment Bill, 2026 introduced in Lok Sabha; major decriminalization and ease of doing business changes proposed
The Central Government has introduced the Corporate Laws Amendment Bill, 2026 (“Bill”) in the Lok Sabha to amend the Companies Act, 2013 […]
CBDT has notified the new Income-Tax Rules, 2026 which shall be applicable from 1st April, 2026
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified the new Income-Tax Rules, 2026 (“Rules”) superseding the existing Income Tax Rules,1962. The […]
The Ministry of Labour and Employment issues additional FAQs on all four Labour Codes
The Ministry of Labour and Employment has issued detailed FAQs on the Labour Codes including Key Clarifications: I. Code on Wages, 2019: […]
FAQs on OSH&WC Code to clarify provisions regarding applicability, health checks, inspection framework and contract labour
Ministry of Labour and Employment has issued a set of Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQs”) on the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions […]
MCA issues Companies (Accounting Standards) Amendment Rules, 2026
The Ministry of Corporate Affair (“MCA”) has issued Companies (Accounting Standards) Amendment Rules, 2026 amending the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015. […]
MCA issues advisory to stakeholders for name reservation and incorporation of a company
Ministry of Corporate Affairs has issued advisory for name reservation and incorporation of company to stakeholders providing best practices for reserving and […]
MOEFCC issues the Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Amendment Rules, 2026; prescribes authority to conduct field inspections for proposals involving more than 40 hectares of forest land
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (“MOEFCC”) has issued an amendment to the Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Rules, 2023 under […]
MORTH proposes new emission norms and testing procedures for engines used in agricultural and construction equipment
The Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways (“MORTH”) has issued Central Motor Vehicles Amendment (Draft) Rules 2026 inviting objections/suggestions till 27th March […]
MoPNG issues Natural Gas (Supply Regulation) Order, 2026; implements priority allocation for supply of natural gas to ensure equitable distribution
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (“MoPNG”) has issued the Natural Gas (Supply Regulation) Order, 2026 which has come into force […]
Bureau of India Standards amends the Conformity Assessment Regulations
The Bureau of India Standards has issued the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Amendment Regulations, 2026 (“Amendment”) to further amend the […]