The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has extended the transition period for certain revised IS 10322 Series:2026 standards applicable to LED luminaires under the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS). The earlier deadline of 2 August 2026 has been extended to 2 February 2027, giving manufacturers and BIS registration holders an additional six months to complete testing
INTRODUCTION The Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill, 2026 represents a significant attempt to bring India’s law relating to banking records into the digital age. Introduced in the Lok Sabha on 3 August 2026, the Bill seeks to repeal and replace the Bankers’ Books Evidence Act, 1891, a statute enacted at a time when banking records were
INTRODUCTION The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) traces its origins to 1976, when the Government of India enacted legislation to regulate the acceptance and utilisation of foreign contributions—including donations, grants, gifts, and transfers—as well as foreign hospitality by certain individuals, associations, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and companies. The primary objective of the legislation was to ensure
INTRODUCTION India’s online gaming industry has entered a new and transformative regulatory era. On 1 May 2026, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (“MeitY”) brought into force the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Rules, 2026 (“Rules”), thereby operationalising the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 (“Gaming Act” or “Act”). Together, the
New Delhi, 29 October 2025: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has amended the Compulsory Registration Order (CRO) framework to bring emerging Extended Reality (XR) technologies under updated safety regulations. The amendment covers Augmented Reality (AR) headsets, Virtual Reality (VR) headsets, Mixed Reality (MR) devices and other immersive technology equipment. Under the revised
INTRODUCTION The Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs has introduced the Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 on 23rd March 2026, proposing a wide range of amendments to the Companies Act, 2013 and the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008. The amendments are aimed at improving the ease of doing business in India, lowering the compliance
The Government of India, vide the Furniture (Quality Control) Second Amendment Order, 2026 (S.O. 1125(E)) dated 2 March 2026, issued a clarification in furtherance of the Furniture (Quality Control) Order, 2025. Under the said Quality Control Order, with effect from 13 February 2026, the Government of India mandated that all companies obtain Bureau of Indian
INTRODUCTION The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), through its notification dated 14 November 2025, issued the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 (“DPDP Rules”). These Rules operationalize India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (“DPDP Act”), establishing a citizen-centric framework for the responsible use of personal data. The DPDP Act, read with the
D’Andrea & Partners Legal Counsel is pleased to announce the promotion of three distinguished professionals to the role of Partner, effective January 1, 2026. Aris Xie, Riccardo Verzella, and Veronica Gianola have been recognized for their outstanding contributions to the firm and their continued commitment to delivering excellence in cross-border legal and advisory services. Aris
