Lok Sabha Passes Public Examinations Amendment Bill
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Lok Sabha has passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, which proposes Special Fast-Track Courts, time-bound investigations and enhanced penalties for paper leak offences.

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ICSI Proposes MCA Rule 8A Amendment
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Highlighting governance risks in highly leveraged companies, ICSI has proposed mandatory appointment of a Whole-time Company Secretary for entities with borrowings above ₹50 crore.

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Rajya Sabha Bill Extends National Song Protection
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Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026 proposes to extend the existing penal provision relating to the National Anthem to the National Song and prescribes punishment for preventing or disturbing the singing of either.

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Maharashtra Stamp Fourth Amendment
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Maharashtra Stamp (Fourth Amendment) Act, 2026 prescribes stamp duty on financial and bank guarantees based on the guaranteed amount and provides concessional rates for public works and procurement-related guarantees.

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Public Examinations Amendment Bill
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Introduced in the Lok Sabha amid recurring paper leak controversies, the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 seeks to curb examination-related crimes through Special Task Forces, Fast-Track Courts, time-bound investigations and tougher punishments.

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BCI inspection of law colleges
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BCI has directed all Universities imparting legal education to conduct comprehensive physical inspections of every Centre of Legal Education within six weeks, discontinue impermissible weekend and evening law programmes, and verify compliance with the Rules of Legal Education, 2008.

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BCI Chairman Public Appeal
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BCI has issued an appeal urging lawyers, academicians, professionals and citizens to uphold constitutional values and promote peace, while alleging that anti-social and anti-national elements are exploiting recent student protests and disturbances to destabilise the country, stressing that ‘the nation comes first.’

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Income-tax (Second Amendment) Rules
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CBDT has notified the Income-tax (Second Amendment) Rules, 2026 to revise the definition of “specified fund”, bringing certain funds regulated by SEBI and the International Financial Services Centres Authority within its scope.

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Fast-Track Courts for Paper Leak Cases
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PM Narendra Modi has announced the establishment of fast-track courts for paper leak cases to ensure speedy trials and stringent action against those involved.

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GCAI Representation Draft Advocates Bill
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“A Viksit Bharat requires a Viksit Legal Profession,” says GCAI in its representation to the BCI, urging recognition of General Counsels and in-house counsels as legal practitioners under the Draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2026.

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Maharashtra Gutkha Ban
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The Maharashtra Government has prohibited the manufacture, storage, distribution, transport and sale of gutkha, pan masala, flavoured tobacco, flavoured supari, kharra, mawa and similar products across the State, citing public health concerns and scientific evidence linking such products to cancer and other diseases.

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Aravalli Hills High-Powered Committee
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High-Powered Committee constituted by the Supreme Court to examine issues relating to the Aravalli Hills and Ranges has invited suggestions, representations and inputs from stakeholders and members of the public within 21 days.

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Archana Pathak Supreme Court Legal Services Committee
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NALSA has nominated Senior Advocate Archana Pathak Dave, Additional Solicitor General of India as a Member of the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee.

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Draft Advocates Amendment Bill
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BCI has released the Draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2026, proposing significant changes relating to advocate welfare, legal education, law firms, women’s representation, enrolment procedures and regulation of foreign lawyers. Stakeholders have been invited to submit suggestions by 31 July 2026.

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USCIS Public Charge Regulation
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security has rescinded the 2022 public charge regulation, enabling broader case-by-case assessments of whether visa, admission or status-adjustment applicants may become dependent on public benefits, with the new rule taking effect on 18 September 2026.

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AIBE XXI Result
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BCI has announced the AIBE XXI result, with 65.92% candidates qualifying the examination, and has scheduled AIBE XXII for 29 November 2026.

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Parliament Monsoon Session
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The upcoming Parliament Monsoon Session 2026 is expected to focus on tax reforms, judicial capacity, foreign contribution regulation, MSME-related measures and higher education governance through several key legislative proposals.

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Delhi High Court Saturday Court Sittings
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Delhi High Court has deferred the implementation of its decision declaring the first and third Saturdays as court sitting days and has constituted a committee to reconsider the proposal.

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BCI Social Media and Digital Ethics Guidelines
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BCI has issued a comprehensive circular on social media conduct, digital ethics, court decorum and professional responsibility, directing State Bar Councils and law colleges to ensure immediate implementation and sensitisation.

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TRAI clarification on 1600 and 140 series numbers
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Amid reports causing confusion, TRAI has clarified the distinct use of 1600 series numbers for trusted communications and 140 series numbers for promotional calls.

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