Food Safety and Standards (Alcoholic Beverages) first Amendment Regulations, 2025
FSSAI had published draft regulations on 11 May 2023 to amend the 2018 Alcoholic Beverages Regulations, inviting public comments. After reviewing feedback, FSSAI finalized and notified the amendments in 2025, with enforcement from 1 January 2026.
Relaxation of Time Limit for processing of Valid Returns of Income filed electronically
In certain cases where taxpayers were allowed to file income-tax returns belatedly after obtaining condonation of delay under Section 119(2)(b) of the Income-tax Act, those returns could not be processed in time due to technical issues. Consequently, refunds could not be issued, prompting multiple grievances.
Extension of Validity of FCRA Registration Certificates
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has extended the validity of FCRA registration certificates for specific categories of organisations to facilitate smooth operations.
Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Amendment Rules, 2025
MCA has notified Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Amendment Rules, 2025 in June 2025 which shall come into effect from the date of publication in the Official Gazette. The amendment pertains to Rule 11 wherein sub-rule (2):
FAQs on Trading Window Closure to Immediate Relatives of DPs on declaration of financial results
On April 21, 2025, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) had issued a circular SEBI/HO/ISD/ISD-PoD-2/P/CIR/2025/55 that significantly amended the existing framework under the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015
Introduction of AI-Based Assistance for DRHPs filed on the BSE SME Platform
To enhance efficiency in SME listings and streamline the filing of Draft Red Herring Prospectuses (DRHPs), BSE has introduced a Generative AI-based assistance tool. This tool will allow merchant bankers to conduct a pre-validation of their draft offer documents before formal submission to the exchange.
SOP for Handling of Complaints Filed on the RERA Online Portal
To ensure transparency, efficiency, and accountability in grievance redressal, the Chhattisgarh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (CG RERA) has issued a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for complaints filed via the CG RERA online portal.
Mandatory Registration and Compliance Guidelines for Real Estate Agents – Chhattisgarh
As per the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, and corresponding Chhattisgarh Rules, all real estate agents registered with CG RERA are required to comply with certain annual reporting duties to ensure transparency and proper conduct in the real estate sector. To reinforce this obligation, CG RERA has issued directions under Section 37 of the Act.
Workflow for Registration under Punjab Shops & Commercial Establishments Act
In order to streamline and digitise the process of registration under the Punjab Shops & Commercial Establishments Act, 1958, the Labour Department has introduced a structured workflow.
Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services Act, 2025
Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services Act, 2025 repealed the Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services Act, 1985 Act and establishes a comprehensive legal framework for fire prevention, rescue operations, and life safety across the state.
