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A smell mark (also known as a scent trademark) is a non-traditional trademark in which a particular scent is used as a source identifier of goods or services.

Compounding of offences is a legal mechanism that allows an accused party to settle a dispute by paying a financial penalty instead of facing criminal prosecution.

The Delhi Legal Metrology (Enforcement) Amendment Rules, 2026. These regulations, published in the Delhi Gazette (Extraordinary) on January 27, 2026, modify the Delhi Legal Metrology (Enforc…

India’s renewable energy sector has witnessed rapid growth in the last decade, especially in solar power. To ensure quality, reliability, and self-reliance in solar manufacturing, the Govern…

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has instructed the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) to enhance the verification system for the rated capacity of lithium-ion ce…

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The Government of India has put in place a new system that will help it control the pricing and quality of medical devices in the country. The system works through laws, regulations, and gov…

For importers affected by the recently enacted Quality Control Orders (QCOs), the Indian government has implemented substantial compliance relief.

The Offshore Areas Mineral (Prevention of Illegal Mining and Transportation) Rules, 2026, which are notified by the Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act, 2002, provide a c…

The new update specifically targets the misuse of Headers and Content Templates. In the past, the Authority noticed that scammers were exploiting the "blank spaces" in message templates.

Certain industries in India do not require a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Pollution Control Board (PCB) due to the nature of their operations, scale, or environmental impact. This…

The Furniture (Quality Control) Amendment rule, 2026, introduced by the Indian government, significantly clarifies and relaxes the previous rule of 2025. Strengthening quality compliance whi…

Compliance for start-ups in 2026 entails transparency, digital reporting, and data security. The government maintains systems enabling online tracking of registrations, tax returns, and even…

Environmental compliance in India is evolving rapidly. Regulators are becoming stricter, digital surveillance is growing, and industries are being compelled to work in a cleaner and more tra…

The Ashwagandha export in India is a promising business venture as more people around the world are showing interest in herbal and plant-based health products.

Central Government has made a major policy change to enhance environmental compliance and reduce the procedural load on the environment by amending the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) No…

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) issued a landmark notification. This order exercises powers under Section 16 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.…

India’s digital education landscape is steadily expanding. E-textbooks are being integrated into structured learning systems in schools, universities, skill centres, and training platforms. …

The Food Safety and Standards Act of 2006 requires all food business operators (FBOs) to obtain registration or a license, depending on the size and turnover of their business.

Union Budget 2026-27 introduces a wide range of schemes that support growth, jobs, and social balance. Manufacturing, MSMEs, infrastructure, education, healthcare, and agriculture receive st…