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Govt proposes tougher penalties for petroleum offences, decriminalises licence breachesThe Indian government has proposed amendments to the Petroleum Act, aimed at decriminalizing regulatory breaches. Violations of petroleum l...- Can you earn rental income by letting out your flat on Airbnb for homestay? What homeowners need to know as similar case sparks protests in a Ghaziabad housing societyIf someone is found running a homestay or Airbnb-like service in your society, what can you do? Legally, the society’s first step should be...
- From borrowed rules to a bespoke rulebook: Can IFSCA create an international market conduct regime?The IFSCA announced on August 25, 2026, the implementation of new market abuse regulations, which will replace existing SEBI guidelines for...
- Former Syrian President Bashar Assad sentenced to death in absentia for war crimesA Syrian court sentenced ousted President Bashar Assad and two relatives to death. Atef Najib, convicted of overseeing a crackdown, receive...
- Broadcasters wary as TV services face telecom-style rulesNew draft rules propose telecom-style regulation for broadcasting services and internet-delivered television. Broadcasters worry about expa...
- Consumer groups oppose Trai plan to scrap advisory panel for telecom complaintsConsumer advocates are pushing back against the telecom regulator's plan to eliminate the advisory committee for complaint appeals. They ar...
- Incentivizing good behaviour through smarter, indexed finesIndia is moving towards decriminalizing minor offenses, replacing jail time with monetary fines. This reform aims to boost ease of doing bu...
- New Labour Code 2025 brings big relief: Faster action on unpaid salary & workplace disputesNew Labour Codes 2025 bring significant changes. Offences punishable by fine only can now be compounded. This allows employers to pay a set...
- Govt sets up online gaming regulator under IT ministryGovernment formed an online gaming regulator. The Online Gaming Authority of India will oversee money-gaming bans. It will operate as a dig...
- India’s IPR regime improved, smart city work progresses in UP: Piyush GoyalThe first phase of smart city development in Uttar Pradesh is nearly complete, with plans for the next phase underway. The Union Cabinet ha...
- Decriminalisation of Companies Act: Decoding the COVID economic reliefHistorically, corporate India has suffered the rigours of a strict penal regime for violations and non-compliances under the erstwhile Comp...
- Green Bill loses teeth: Ministry suggests steep reduction in fines in new draftIndustrial pollution is a key area of concern with existing laws and their implementation is hardly at the desired level.
- Environment ministry mulls hefty fine to ensure compliance of green rulesTo ensure compliance, the environment ministry is planning to introduce hefty penalty for violation, use technology for monitoring violatio...
- IP index: Tougher norms, early execution key to higher rankingPatrick Kilbride, ED, International Intellectual Property, GIPC, also said participation in international treaties in the IP space is also ...
- Evasion of forex dues can now land you in jailED has recently arrested a Surat-based diamond trader for "wilfully" evading forex duty penalties to the tune of Rs 3.99 lakh.
- TRAI demands financial independence, power to impose penalty on erring telcosTelecom regulator Rahul Khullar said TRAI Act should be tuned to suit changes in the industry since the time it was introduced.
- IRS reopens Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program: Should Indian Americans apply?The offshore voluntary disclosure program (OVDP) offers a lower rate of penalty for defaulters who come forward and make voluntary disclosu...
- US puts onus on India for implementation of nuclear dealHillary Clinton said the US has made clear the steps New Delhi needs to take "to allow us to move forward" on implementation of bilateral c...
- Understanding corruption in IndiaThe growth machine is exclusively focused on generating economic growth, especially founded on land consumption.
- Get ready to return ill-gotten gainsThe proposed new law will enable the government to order the guilty to pay back illicit gains made from public funds.
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