Introduction: In a significant development for the Information Technology (IT) and Information Technology Enabled Services (ITES) sector, the Government of Uttar Pradesh, Notification No. 1866-XXXVI-03–2024-1844430 dated 26.09.2024 has granted a two-year exemption to these industries from the applicability of Sections 6 and 7 of the Uttar Pradesh Dookan Aur Vanijya Adhisthan Adhiniyam, 1962 (U.P. Act […]

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Introduction: In today’s fast-paced world, the safety of our vehicles and the security of our loved ones have never been more crucial. With advancements in technology, features like Vehicle Location Tracking (VLT) and Emergency Alert Systems (EAS) are becoming standard in new vehicles. These innovations not only enhance convenience but also provide peace of mind […]

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Introduction: Asset management companies (AMCs) play a crucial role in the financial markets, handling vast amounts of capital and making investment decisions that can significantly impact the market. With such responsibilities, AMCs will now have to put in place institutional mechanisms for identification and deterrence of potential market abuse, including front-running and fraudulent transactions in […]

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Introduction: In a bid to enhance transparency and accuracy in food labeling, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a significant directive. This directive mandates Food Business Operators (FBOs) to remove the claim of “100% Fruit Juices” from the labels and advertisements of fruit juices with immediate effect. All the FBOs […]

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Introduction:  Imagine toiling under the scorching sun, day in and day out, without respite. For millions of workers worldwide, this scenario is not just a hypothetical; it’s their reality. As temperatures rise due to climate change, the threat of heatwaves looms larger than ever, posing serious health risks to those who work outdoors or in […]

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Assam Labour Welfare Department has issued a notification on 27.07.2022 regarding instructions for stringent compliance of each provision of the Factories Act 1948 and the Rules made thereunder in the interest of the health and safety of the workers. It is observed that there is a sudden surge in the number and frequency of accidents […]

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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) vide Order File No. 15(31)2020-FoSCoS-RCD-FSSAIpt1-Part(I) on 13th January 2023, issued an order regarding the mandatory upload of six-monthly lab testing reports on FoSCoS. As per the order, the Food Authority has mandated that all Manufacturers (including Repackers and Relabellers) shall, through FoSCoS, either upload six monthly […]

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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) under Direction F. No. RCD- 13/2/2021-Regulatory-FSSAI (E.No. 2240) on September 05, 2022, has clarified that the blends of oils are used as intermediate product for manufacture of other food products by Food Business Operators and as customized emulsions, hydrogenated vegetable oils, and blends of oils are […]

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Background India has been suffering surrogacy commercialization for few decades now. Since the concept of Surrogacy is a newly introduced term for the country, neither there was statutory legislation to regulate, nor there realization to have one. To contribute more to the thought process, Surrogacy was not even socially accepted in the country and this […]

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In order to ease process of application for various consents and renewals; Delhi Pollution Control Board (DPCB) issued various relaxations under Environmental Rules dated 18.06.2021 pursuant to several Office order issued with the approval of competent authority. The summary of relaxations is enumerated below – Renewal of registration auto generated subject to self certification, undertaking […]

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