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Celebs and influencers will be held liable for misleading ads

Introduction: The Supreme Court cautioned that celebrities, influencers, and advertisers face equal accountability for endorsing and disseminating misleading advertisements, especially regarding food and health products. Highlighting a shared responsibility, the court stressed the need for accuracy in advertisements, involving both advertisers and endorsers, including celebrities and influencers.   Key Highlights: The Supreme Court warned that […]

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Ensuring Compliance: Extension Granted for E-Waste Reporting

Overview– In response to the evolving needs of the industry and in consideration of representations received, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) recently addressed a crucial matter regarding the filing of quarterly and annual returns under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022. On May 4th, 2024, the CPCB communicated its reception of requests from Industry Associations […]

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Extension for registration of Producers, Importers & Brand-Owners (PIBOs) and Plastic Waste Processors (PWPs) on Centralized Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Portal for Plastic Packaging

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) on May 13, 2024 has notified regarding the extension in the timeline for filing of Annual Return by Producers, Importers & Brand owners (PIBOs)/Plastic Waste Processors (PWPs) registered during FY 2022-23. Further it has been stated that, the EPR portal was under updation process for enhancement of Security features […]

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Sales Promotion Employees (Conditions of Service) Act, 1976: An Overview

The Sales Promotion Employees (Conditions of Service) Act, 1976, was enacted to regulate the terms of employment and to provide for certain conditions for the sales promotion employees in certain establishments. Applicability: Initially, the act applied to only sales promotion employees working in pharmaceutical industry but vide Ministry of Labour & Employment Notification No. S. […]

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Banking companies/Financial institutions should register the data of Non-Profit Organization customers on the DARPAN Portal of NITI Aayog.

Financial institutions, Banks, or intermediaries, are required to ensure that their non-profit organization (NPO) customers have been verified on NITI Aayog’s DARPAN portal. This directive is part of broader efforts to enhance transparency and compliance within the financial sector, particularly concerning organizations that could be vulnerable to misuse for money laundering activities.   The NGO-DARPAN […]

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Overview: RBI’s Fair Practices Code for Lenders

With a view of upholding transparency and fairness in the lending operation of Regulated entities, On 29th April 2024, RBI issued a circular regarding the Fair Practices Code for Lenders – Charging of Interest. The circular is effective with an immediate effect. Who is included in the definition of Regulated Entities (RE(s))? Non-Banking Financial Companies […]

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Comparison between RBI circulars on Investments in Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) (December 19,2023 and March 27,2024).

Introduction Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), which provide investors with a variety of options outside of conventional investment instruments, have seen a notable increase in the Indian investing scene in recent years. Regulators have been watching this growing industry, though, especially with regard to investments made later on in bankrupt enterprises. The purpose of this circular […]

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Revised Due date for Filing Annual Return under West Bengal State Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments Act, 1979

In exercise of the power conferred upon under rule 12 of the West Bengal State Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments Rules, 1979 the last date of filing return in Form-lll for the period mentioned below is extended as specified in the below given table issued in the Order dated 26-04-2024.   Period in […]

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Preserving Kannada Heritage: Legislative Amendments and the Dynamic Duo of Kannada Cells and Kannada Kalika Ghataka

In Karnataka, the preservation and promotion of Kannada language and culture stand as paramount objectives, deeply rooted in the state’s rich heritage. Recent legislative amendments and institutional initiatives underscore the government’s commitment to safeguarding Kannada identity and fostering linguistic pride among Kannadigas.   In recent times, the state government of Karnataka has shown intent in […]

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Municipal Corporation Gurugram: Bulk Waste Generators to Mandatorily Register by April 30, 2024

The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) estimated that nearly 30-40 per cent of waste in a city is generated by Bulk Waste Generators (BWGs). Henceforth, the Municipal Corporation Gurugram (MCG) has augmented its efforts in waste management by defining a Bulk Waste Generator (BWG) and launching a dedicated Waste Management Portal. This […]

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