The APTEL, through its order dated 27.05.2026 in the matter of DERC v. Forum of Regulators & Ors., dismissed the review petitions filed by the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (“DERC”) seeking review of APTEL’s earlier order dated 20.04.2026 concerning conduct of strict and intensive audit of Delhi distribution licensees (“DISCOMs”); and (ii) commencement of liquidation of regulatory assets.

In the present case, Raheja Developers Ltd. ("Raheja") filed an application to add new grounds and documents. Raheja argued that the proposed amendment raises a purely legal ground pertaining to lack of inherent jurisdiction of the arbitral tribunal ("AT") to pass the award.

The High Court of Delhi, through its judgment dated 20.05.2026 in the matter of GAC Logistics Pvt. Ltd. v. Acer Logistics Pvt. Ltd., inter alia, held that under Section 20(c) of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (“CPC”), even if part of the cause of action arises within the territorial jurisdiction of a court, such court would have jurisdiction to entertain the suit.

The Supreme Court of India, through its judgement dated 26.05.2026 in the matter of Gujrat Water Supply and Sewerage Board v Saryu Plastics Private Limited, held that a party cannot challenge an arbitral award on the ground that the arbitral mandate has expired, when the party itself has accepted extension of arbitral mandate.

The Supreme Court through its judgement dated 17.04.2026 in the matter of Nagreeka Indcon Products Private Limited v Cargocare Logistics (India) Private Limited held that an arbitration clause using the term “can be settled by arbitration” does not constitute a valid arbitration agreement.

MCA had introduced significant amendments to the DIR-3 KYC (a form for periodic KYC compliances for directors) compliance framework vide notification dated 31.12.2025 ("Amendment").

By Notification No. G.S.R. 416(E) dated 27.05.2026, MCA has also amended Schedule VII of the CA 2013 to expressly include subscription to ZCZP Instruments issued by NPOs and listed on the SSE as an eligible corporate social responsibility activity

SEBI has introduced significant amendments to InvIT, AIF, and REIT regulations, lowering credit risk thresholds for liquid mutual funds and expanding investment flexibility.

SEBI, through notification dated 03.07.2026, has notified the SEBI (Foreign Venture Capital Investors) (Amendment) Regulations, 2026 (“FVCI Amendment”) which amends the SEBI (Foreign Venture Capital Investors) Regulations, 2000 (“FVCI Regulations”).

The Ministry of Labour and Employment (“MoLE”), through notification dated 01.07.2026 (“EPF Notification”) , has specified the rate of contribution payable by employers and employees under the Employees’ Provident Funds Scheme, 2026 framed under the Code on Social Security, 2020 (“SS Code”).

1. Applicability – Under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 (“PSS Act”), no person can operate a payment system without an authorisation issued by RBI in accordance with the PSS Act. PS directions are applicable only on entities applying for authorisation or authorised to operate a payment system under the PSS Act. Such authorisation is based on an ‘on-tap basis’

SEBI, by notification dated 21.07.2026, has notified amended certification requirements for distribution of Specialized Investment Funds amending the certification requirement for Specialized Investment Funds under the SEBI Master Circular for Mutual Funds dated 20.03.2026.

SEBI vide notification No. SEBI/LAD-NRO/GN/2025/274 dated 18.11.2025, has notified the SEBI (Alternative Investment Funds) (Third Amendment) Regulations...

The High Court of Delhi, through its judgment dated 16.02.2026 in Arun Suri v. Directorate of Enforcement, held that ancestral or inherited property can be attached as "equivalent value" under Section 2(1)(u) of the PMLA where the actual proceeds of crime are not traceable.

MoF by Notification dated 02.05.2026, notified the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) (Second Amendment) Rules, 2026 (“Second Amendment 2026”) to further amend the Principal Rules 2019.

The Ministry of Power ("MoP"), Government of India, by its notification dated 15.12.2025 (uploaded on the MoP website on 20.01.2026), has notified amendments in supplementary guidelines for payment of compensation...

The Discussion Paper proposes several amendments to the CIRP Regulations, with an intent to strengthen creditor oversight, improve procedural discipline and reinforce value maximisation.

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (“DPIIT”), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, on 23.07.2026, issued Press Note No. 3 (2026 Series) (DPIIT F. No. P-15015/9/2025-FDI Policy) (“Press Note”) , reviewing the Foreign Direct Investment (“FDI”) policy applicable to the e-commerce sector.

The High Court after perusing the facts of the case found that the arbitrator's interpretation of the Technology Development Assistance Agreement ("TDA") which was executed between the parties was not borne out of the terms of TDA.

The Supreme Court through its judgement dated 01.04.2026 in J. Sri Nisha v The Special Director, Adjudicating Authority, Directorate of Enforcement and Another held that an order of an Authorized Officer (“AO”) for interim seizure of assets under Section 37A of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (“FEMA”) has direct bearing on the adjudication proceedings under Section 16 of FEMA.