The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has issued a notification dated 15 March 2024, introducing a scheme aimed at promoting India as a manufacturing hub for Electric Vehicles (EVs) and attracting investments from global EV manufacturers. The primary objectives of this scheme include fostering employment opportunities and realizing the ‘Make in India’ initiative. Key provisions […]
Read More →The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has issued the Water Purification System (Regulation of Use) Rules, 2023. These rules provide guidelines on how to properly manage, store, and use the waste water and discarded parts from water purification systems. The rules were published on November 10, 2023, but they will take effect […]
Read More →On May 21, 2024, the European Commission adopted world’s first law on AI, formally known as the Artificial Intelligence Act, which aims to regulate the development and use of AI in a way that is ethical, transparent, and respects fundamental rights. Brief Recap of the AI Act The European Union’s AI Act was first proposed […]
Read More →Entitlement: As per Article 62 of Labour Law of China read with Article 7 of Special Provisions on the Labor Protection of Female Employees, a female employee (including foreign employee) is entitled to 98 days of maternity leave (of which 15 days can be taken before delivery and 83 days after birth) Provided the maternity […]
Read More →Introduction The Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act, 2006 is a crucial legislation in India aimed at promoting, developing, and enhancing the competitiveness of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Its objective is to provide Promotion and development, enhancing Competitiveness of MSMEs. Applicability: Under the MSME Development Act, 2006; vide notification dated 26th […]
Read More →Introduction This Law is enacted in China to protect the rights and interests of individuals of the People’s Republic of China, regulate personal information processing activities, and promote judicious use of personal information. The law is targeted at personal information protection and addressing the problems with personal data leakage. A notable aspect of the PIPL […]
Read More →Introduction: With the widespread use of AI in recent times, the threat to personal data security, sensitive information, and overall security has become a major concern. Additionally, increasing incidents of deep fakes, voice scams, social bias, financial fraud, and misinformation are making the regulation of AI urgent. To address these concerns and monitor AI models, […]
Read More →Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in order to adhere to recent judgement of Hon’ble Supreme Court on curbing misleading advertisements has introduced process of uploading of advertisements on the Broadcast Seva Portal of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) for TV and Radio Advertisements and on Press Council of India’s portal prior to publication […]
Read More →Introduction: In a bid to enhance transparency and accuracy in food labeling, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a significant directive. This directive mandates Food Business Operators (FBOs) to remove the claim of “100% Fruit Juices” from the labels and advertisements of fruit juices with immediate effect. All the FBOs […]
Read More →Introduction: The rising instances of misleading advertisements is undoubtedly an issue that needs to be addressed to ensure accountability from advertisers and brands and to combat associated consumer harms, especially when it comes to health, education and finance related advertisements. In line with the Supreme Court’s directive, no advertisement will be permitted to run on […]
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