Women, business and the law 2023
“Women, Business and the Law 2023” is the ninth in a series of annual studies measuring the laws and regulations that affect women’s economic opportunity in 190 economies. The project presents eight indicators
Legislation
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The Rural Report 2: The Indian Farmer's Perception of the New Agri Laws
Gaon Connection releases findings of its unique rural survey on ‘The Indian Farmer’s Perception of the New Agri Laws’. In a first-of-its-kind survey to document the opinion and perception of the Indian
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Draft Electricity (Change in Law, Must-run status, and other Matters)) Rules, 2020
On October 1, 2020, the Ministry of Power had released Draft Electricity (Change in Law, Must-run Status and Other Matters) rules, 2020. The ministry of power has issued draft rules to bring in quick compensation
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The Farmers' produce trade and commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill, 2020
<p>A Bill to provide for the creation of an ecosystem where the farmers and traders enjoy the freedom of choice relating to sale and purchase of farmers’ produce which facilitates remunerative prices
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Order of the Supreme Court of India regarding validity of section 115 of the Mental Healthcare Act 2017, 14/09/2020
<p>Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Red Lynx Confederation Vs Union of India dated 14/09/2020. The petitioner seeks certain directions to ensure prevention of attempts to commit suicide
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The Epidemic Diseases (Amendment) Bill, 2020
<p>A Bill further to amend the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897. The Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 was enacted to provide for better prevention of the spread of dangerous epidemic diseases. The Act empowers the
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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding ammonium nitrate stored in a warehouse in Chennai, 24/08/2020
<p>Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of News item published in the local daily “News18 India” dated 06.08.2020 titled “700 Tonnes of Ammonium Nitrate Stored in Chennai
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Global trends in climate change litigation: 2020 snapshot
Climate change litigation has been growing in importance over the past three decades as a way of either advancing or delaying effective action on climate change. This report reviews key developments around
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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding riverbed mining in Dumka district, Jharkhand, 10/06/2020
<p>Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of M.D. Rizwan Vs State of Jharkhand dated 10/06/2020. The matter related to riverbed sand mining in Dumka District of the State of Jharkhand, which
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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding sand mining in Madhya Pradesh, 01/06/2020
<p>Order of the National Green Tribunal, Central Zone Bench (Bhopal) in the matter of Green and Green Lawyers Vs Directorate of Geology and Mines Madhya Pradesh & Others dated 01/06/2020.</p> <p>The
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Marketing of breast milk substitutes: national implementation of the international code, status report 2020
<p>This report provides updated information on the status of implementing the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes and subsequent relevant World Health Assembly (WHA) resolutions