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March is often treated as a closing month. Files are reviewed, accounts are settled, and compliance deadlines dominate professional calendars. This year, however, the atmosphere feels more structural than routine. What we…
The recent amendment to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules marks a decisive turn in India’s digital regulatory approach. With effect from 20 February 2026, intermediaries are…
IT Rules Amendment, 2026 The Centre has amended the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules to address deepfakes and AI-generated misinformation. Effective 20 February 2026, platforms are required…
The closing weeks of the financial year assume greater importance this March due to statutory transitions already notified and those taking effect from 1 April 2026. The following developments have direct implications…
Recent regulatory and banking developments may appear administrative in nature, but their practical implications for consumers are significant. From FASTag compliance to credit card restructuring and KYC enforcement, the burden of vigilance…
The regulatory conversation on artificial intelligence has moved beyond ethics into enforceability. With the amendment to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules effective 20 February 2026, digital…
The Supreme Court’s decision to set aside its 2023 Handbook on Combating Gender Stereotypes has generated debate. The withdrawal does not dilute statutory protections available to women. It reflects a shift from…
The strengthening of protections for victims must operate alongside preservation of due process. In matters involving sexual offences, workplace complaints or digital allegations, the law does not presume guilt. It mandates investigation,…
The Union Budget 2026–27 and related notifications indicate that corporate taxation and labour compliance are entering a transitional phase. Boards, CFOs and compliance officers should treat the coming financial year as preparatory…
Let me share something I have noticed over the years. Law does not really change the day it is notified. It changes the day people understand it. Right now, we are in…
