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ET Legal 2d ago · 1 min read

Technology, AI & Data Privacy Regulatory & Public Policy

ICAI readies CA Act changes to build bigger accounting firms

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India will propose Act changes soon. These changes aim to help Indian firms compete globally. The Prime Minister's Office has discussed regulatory adjustments for domestic companies. ICAI plans to revise networking and practice guidelines for broader collaboration. This initiative seeks to create larger, more capable professional entities.

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ET Legal 4d ago · 1 min read

Criminal Law Technology, AI & Data Privacy

UPI fee issue raised at finance panel meet; crypto report in final stage

A parliamentary committee convened to evaluate the fees associated with UPI transactions and explore revenue strategies. Opposition members expressed strong concerns regarding the government's choice to impose such charges. Previously, the committee had advocated for a sustainable financial model to support UPI. Furthermore, officials reiterated that cryptocurrency does not align with India's economic goals. The committee is poised to complete its report on virtual digital assets shortly.

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ET Legal 5d ago · 1 min read

Supreme Court Regulatory & Public Policy

Anti-drug warning made part of Centre's film certification guidelines

The move marks a change from the earlier certification guidelines, which required the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to ensure that scenes tending to "encourage, justify or glamorise drug addiction" were not shown, but did not prescribe such a specific on-screen warning.

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ET Legal 15 Sep 2026 · 1 min read

Criminal Law Technology, AI & Data Privacy

No charges on UPI transactions up to Rs 2,000; govt yet to decide on MDR for higher-value payments

However, the government has not specified whether charges would be applicable to transactions above Rs 2,000, to be paid by merchants. So far, there has been no charge on UPI transactions, irrespective of the amount.

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ET Legal 04 Sep 2026 · 1 min read

Corporate & Commercial Regulatory & Public Policy

NFRA sets up advisory panel on audit quality, assurance, technology

Former RBI Deputy Governor Shyamala Gopinath and ex-Sebi Whole Time Member Ananth Narayan are among the panel members.

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ET Legal 03 Sep 2026 · 1 min read

Criminal Law Regulatory & Public Policy

CEA proposes mandatory storage for solar, wind projects

Stakeholders have been asked to submit suggestions on the draft Central Electricity Authority (Technical Standards for Construction of Electric Plants and Electric Lines) 2nd Amendment Regulations, 2026 by Oct 4.

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ET Legal 03 Sep 2026 · 1 min read

Criminal Law Regulatory & Public Policy

31-member parliamentary panel set up to examine FCRA Amendment Bill

The panel, which was constituted by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, has 21 members from the Lok Sabha and 10 from the Rajya Sabha.

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ET Legal 03 Sep 2026 · 1 min read

Corporate & Commercial Tax Law

Parliamentary panel flags compliance glitches on new income tax act, seeks more data from CBDT

A parliamentary committee has identified compliance issues with the new Income Tax Act. They are seeking detailed data from the CBDT on its overall impact. The committee wants to understand changes in taxpayer numbers and revenue collection. Technology-driven tax processes and faceless decisions also presented certain challenges. Further discussions are planned with tax authorities to address these concerns.

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ET Legal 03 Sep 2026 · 1 min read

Criminal Law Regulatory & Public Policy

TN tables bill to speed up industrial clearances, set up investment promotion body

The bill proposes significant legislative changes, most notably standardising and capping the time taken for industrial clearances at 21 days for regulatory approvals, unless a shorter period is explicitly prescribed by law besides formation of Tamil Nadu Investment Promotion Commission (TNIPC).

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ET Legal 03 Sep 2026 · 1 min read

Intellectual Property Regulatory & Public Policy

Goa tightens rules; private shacks in CRZ now need to register with tourism department

The Goa Registration of Tourist Trade (Amendment) Bill, 2026, seeks to bring such unregistered shacks under a regulatory framework and ensure compliance with prescribed safety and other requirements.

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ET Legal 02 Sep 2026 · 1 min read

Intellectual Property Technology, AI & Data Privacy

DGGI seeks payment trail to crack down on illegal betting networks

The DGGI proposed mandatory recording of website payment details to stop illegal gaming networks. This aims to plug financial system gaps exploited by betting operations. The agency's probe uncovered a betting ecosystem estimated at seventy thousand crore rupees. Recommendations will undergo wider consultation with payment entities and banks. This initiative seeks to trace transactions and identify illicit fund routing networks.

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ET Legal 30 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

Criminal Law Insolvency & Bankruptcy

Par panel suggests establishing dedicated NCLT benches for insolvency cases

Apart from the principal bench and the New Delhi bench, NCLT has benches in Allahabad, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cuttack, Hyderabad, Indore, Kolkata, Kochi, and Mumbai.

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ET Legal 30 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

Corporate & Commercial Regulatory & Public Policy

Centre notifies rules mandating IST as common time reference; 180-day window for compliance

The nodal consumer affairs ministry notified the rules on August 27 but they will come into force 180 days after their publication in the official gazette, giving government departments, businesses, and institutions time to align their systems.

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ET Legal 28 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

Intellectual Property Criminal Law

Three new NIA courts established as govt pushes faster disposal of anti-terror cases

Exercising the powers conferred by Section 11 of the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008 (34 of 2008), the Central Government, in consultation with the Chief Justices of the high courts of Rajasthan, Patna and Andhra Pradesh, designated the special courts in Jaipur, Patna and Visakhapatnam as special NIA courts, respectively.

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ET Legal 28 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

Constitutional Law Regulatory & Public Policy

Centre weighs special Parliament session in September for women’s quota bill

The Centre is considering a special Parliament session in September. This session aims to pass the delimitation-linked women quota bill. An all-party meeting is also being discussed before the session. The government is assessing its numbers for constitutional amendment passage. The final decision depends on securing the required two-thirds majority.

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ET Legal 27 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

Corporate & Commercial Technology, AI & Data Privacy

DPDP Act compliance gets Cabinet Secretary’s push; ministries, states put on timeline

In a letter addressed to all secretaries at Centre and chief secretaries of states, Somanathan has asked them to accord high priority to the implementation of DPDP Act, stressing that the legislation is critical for protecting personal data and strengthening public trust in digital governance while enabling its lawful use.

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ET Legal 25 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

Criminal Law Environment & Land

Parliamentary panel asks NGT to more proactively use powers on critical environmental concerns

The committee has also recommended "stronger follow-up" by the tribunal and the Environment Ministry through regular action-taken reports, effective use of joint committees, clear fixing of responsibility and better ways to ensure that NGT orders are implemented promptly.

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ET Legal 24 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

Criminal Law Regulatory & Public Policy

Health Ministry Proposes Medical Devices Rules Changes to Cut Compliance Costs

Proposed amendments remove separate loan licence requirement for outsourced sterilisation, introduce uniform testing fees and recognise the EU for clinical investigation waivers

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ET Legal 23 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

Environment & Land Regulatory & Public Policy

Odisha govt rejects oppn demand for special assembly session on mining bill

He said there was no need for a special session as the issue could be discussed during the upcoming Monsoon session, which would be convened soon.

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ET Legal 21 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

Criminal Law Regulatory & Public Policy

Repository of tribunal cases to be set up

The Tribunals Reforms Bill, which was passed by Parliament recently and will come into force on a day to be decided by the government, provides for a National Tribunals Data Grid.

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ICAI readies CA Act changes to build bigger accounting firms

UPI fee issue raised at finance panel meet; crypto report in final stage

Anti-drug warning made part of Centre&#039;s film certification guidelines

No charges on UPI transactions up to Rs 2,000; govt yet to decide on MDR for higher-value payments

NFRA sets up advisory panel on audit quality, assurance, technology

CEA proposes mandatory storage for solar, wind projects

31-member parliamentary panel set up to examine FCRA Amendment Bill

Parliamentary panel flags compliance glitches on new income tax act, seeks more data from CBDT

TN tables bill to speed up industrial clearances, set up investment promotion body

Goa tightens rules; private shacks in CRZ now need to register with tourism department

DGGI seeks payment trail to crack down on illegal betting networks

Par panel suggests establishing dedicated NCLT benches for insolvency cases

Centre notifies rules mandating IST as common time reference; 180-day window for compliance

Three new NIA courts established as govt pushes faster disposal of anti-terror cases

Centre weighs special Parliament session in September for women’s quota bill

DPDP Act compliance gets Cabinet Secretary’s push; ministries, states put on timeline

Parliamentary panel asks NGT to more proactively use powers on critical environmental concerns

Health Ministry Proposes Medical Devices Rules Changes to Cut Compliance Costs

Odisha govt rejects oppn demand for special assembly session on mining bill

Repository of tribunal cases to be set up

Anti-drug warning made part of Centre's film certification guidelines