MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS
Govt. notifies rules enabling live testing environment of new products on a limited set of test users
On 27-11-2024, the Ministry of Communications notified the Telecommunications (Regulatory Sandbox) Rules, 2024 to encourage, facilitate innovation and technological development in telecommunication. The provisions came into force on 28-11-2024.
Telecommunications (Temporary Suspension of Services) Rules, 2024
On 22-11-2024, the Ministry of Communications notified the Telecommunications (Temporary Suspension of Services) Rules, 2024 to bring transparency and procedural safeguards to the process of suspending telecommunication services
Telecommunications (Critical Telecommunication Infrastructure) Rules, 2024
On 22-11-2024, the Ministry of Communications notified the Telecommunications (Critical Telecommunication Infrastructure) Rules, 2024 enhancing security and resilience of telecommunication networks identified as critical.
Govt. notifies Telecom Cyber Security Rules to enhance safety of telecommunication infrastructure
On 21-11-2024, the Ministry of Communications notified the Telecommunications (Telecom Cyber Security) Rules, 2024 introducing stringent security measures and increased accountability for telecom entities.
Govt. introduces new maritime rules to ensure global maritime safety
On 29-10-2024, the Ministry of Communications notifies the Telecommunications (Commercial Radio Operator Certificate of Proficiency to Operate Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) Rules, 2024 to ensure maritime safety and effective communication in the situation of distress.
Govt. mandates ASOC for operating as an amateur station operator
On 29-10-2024, the Ministry of Communications notifies the Telecommunications (Amateur Services) Rules, 2024 to foster innovation and enhance efficiency of amateur radio services.
Govt. notifies rules enabling live testing environment of new products on a limited set of test users
On 27-11-2024, the Ministry of Communications notified the Telecommunications (Regulatory Sandbox) Rules, 2024 to encourage, facilitate innovation and technological development in telecommunication.
MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FORESTS & CLIMATE CHANGE
MoEF notifies rules to establish a clear and fair approach for conducting inquiries into air pollution
On 12-11-2024, the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change notified the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) (Manner of Holding Inquiry and Imposition of Penalty) Rules, 2024 to establish a clear and fair approach for conducting inquiries into air pollution.
MoEF streamlines the process of addressing water pollution violations
On 11-11-2024, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change notified the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) (Manner of Holding Inquiry and Imposition of Penalty) Rules, 2024 to establish a systematic approach for conducting inquiries into water pollution violations.
MINISTRY OF PORTS, SHIPPING & WATERWAYS
Govt. introduces rules to create and maintain central database of inland vessels
On 29-10-2024, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways notifies the Inland Vessels (Central Database and Allied Matters) Rules, 2024 to establish a comprehensive framework for regulation and management of inland vessels.
COMPETITION COMMISSION OF INDIA
CCI imposes a penalty of Rs. 213.14 crore on Meta for abusing its dominant position vide order dated 18-11-2024
On 18-11-2024, the Competition Commission of India (‘CCI’) passed an order to impose a penalty of Rs. 213.14 crores on Meta regarding how WhatsApp’s 2021 Privacy Policy was implemented and how user data was collected, which was shared with other Meta companies.
COMMISSION FOR AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT
GRAP Stage IV Actions to tackle ‘Severe+’ Air Quality Crisis as Delhi-NCR gasps for
On 17-11-2024, the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and adjoining areas issued a statutory direction for implementing the revised schedule of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) as and when orders under GRAP are invoked.
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
SC redefines ‘summer vacation’ as partial working days; reduces total number of holidays to 95 days from 103 days
On 5-11-2024, the Supreme Court of India notified the Supreme Court (Second Amendment) Rules, 2024 to amend the Supreme Court Rules 2013.
SECURITIES & EXCHANGE BOARD OF INDIA
SEBI replaces requirement of ‘notary attestation’ with ‘self-attestation’ in various Regulations
On 28-11-2024, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (‘SEBI’) notified the SEBI (Attestation of Documents) (Amendment) Regulations, 2024 to amend the SEBI (Custodian of Securities) Regulations, 1996, SEBI (Credit Rating Agencies) Regulations, 1999, SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011, SEBI {KYC (Know Your Client) Registration Agency} Regulations, 2011, SEBI (Buy-back of Securities) Regulations, 2018, SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018, SEBI (Settlement Proceedings) Regulations, 2018, SEBI (Delisting of Equity Shares) Regulations, 2021, and SEBI (Index Providers) Regulations, 2024. The 2024 amendment Regulations came into force on 28-11-2024.
SEBI simplifies registration process for FPIs
On 12-11-2024, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (‘SEBI’) issued a circular on Simplified Registration for Foreign Portfolio Investors (‘FPIs’) to ease onboarding for FPIs applicants and reduce duplication of available information.
RESERVE BANK OF INDIA
RBI re-defines ‘Startup’ vide Foreign Exchange Management (Foreign Currency Accounts by a Person Resident in India) (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2024
On 19-11-2024, the Reserve Bank of India notified the Foreign Exchange Management (Foreign Currency Accounts by a Person Resident in India) (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2024 to amend the Foreign Exchange Management (Foreign Currency Accounts by a Person Resident in India) Regulations, 2015.
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