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In the petition, the main averments were that to practice law in India, a person has to be an Indian citizen and should possess a degree in law from a recognized University in India.

Everyday question I come across from law / management students and professionals, inhouse counsel, accountants, company secretaries, etc.

The Amendment Act has narrowed the list of grounds on the basis of which specific performance can now be refused.

A contract is a legally binding arrangement entered into by two or more parties. The parties to the contract are expected to adhere to their respective responsibilities and terms and conditions...

In October 2025, the Chief Minister of Karnataka announced that the Karnataka Cabinet of Ministers had taken a decision to provide women employees with one day's leave per month towards menstrual leave.

Etiquette, couture and attire are subtle indicators of erudition and professionalism, especially for lawyers.

This article would use the work of Thomas Schelling to determine the use of regulatory bombs, which can be considered as an important factor that impact the calculus of regulations.

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Hardly a day goes without me getting a mentoring request from a lawyer, law student or even law teachers.

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The Ministry of Labour & Employment has issued a notification dated September 17, 2026, notifying INR 25,000 per month as the new wage ceiling for the purposes of the provident fund provisions (“PF“) of the Code on Social Security, 2020 (“SS Code”). The notification is effective from September 17, 2026. The wage ceiling was last revised 12 years ago in September 2014, when it was increased from INR 6,500 per month to INR 15,000 per month.

On September 9, 2026, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution (Department of Consumer Affairs) notified the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) (Amendment) Rules, 2026 (“Amendment Rules”), amending the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020 (“E-Commerce Rules”). The Amendment Rules will come into force on January 1, 2027.

The Reserve Bank of India has introduced a new classification system for Non-Banking Financial Companies, fundamentally changing registration requirements based on public funding access, customer interface, and asset size thresholds. These regulatory changes create distinct compliance pathways for different NBFC categories while introducing new rules for group entities and overseas investments.

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 ("BNS") was enacted on December 25, 2023, repealing and replacing the Indian Penal Code, 1860 ("IPC") as the new penal code of the country.

The Reserve Bank of India has introduced comprehensive new regulations consolidating the entire export-import framework, set to take effect from October 2026.

India has introduced three new social security schemes under the Code on Social Security, 2020, effective July 1, 2026, fundamentally restructuring the country's provident fund, pension, and insurance frameworks. These schemes replace decades-old regulations and introduce special provisions including enrollment campaigns, damage relief programs, and retrospective exemptions for establishments. The new framework maintains contribution structures while introducing significant operational changes and transitio

The RBI has issued the Reserve Bank of India (Lending Against Gold and Silver Collateral) Directions, 2025 (‘Directions') dated June 6, 2025, with directions to ensure compliance before April 1, 2026.

Securities and Exchange Board of India (‘SEBI’) has notified the SEBI (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) (Amendment) Regulations, 2026 by way of Notification No. SEBI/LAD-NRO/GN/2026/299...

The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 ("DPDP Act"), enacted on August 11, 2023, is India's principal data protection legislation.

India lacks a dedicated AI statute, but its regulatory landscape is rapidly evolving through legislative amendments, sector-specific guidance, and judicial developments. How can organizations effectively navigate this complex, multi-regulator framework as AI adoption accelerates across industries? AZB & Partners' monthly tracker consolidates key legal, regulatory, and policy developments to provide clarity in this dynamic environment.