Introduction The Punjab Protection of Trees Act, 2026, was enacted to maintain green cover, ensure ecological balance, prevent environmental degradation and conserve soil in the state of Punjab. The Act was passed by the Punjab Legislature, received the Governor’s assent on 2 September 2026 and was published in the Punjab Government Gazette on 24 September...

IntroductionThe Bihar Ease of Doing Business Act, 2026 (Act No. 32 of 2026), establishes a legal framework to improve the business environment in Bihar by simplifying regulatory procedures, reducing administrative delays and encouraging investment. The Act was published in the Bihar Gazette on 16 September 2026 and extends to the entire state. Its central objective...

The Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 (Act No. 3 of 1897) is a central legislation enacted to provide for the better prevention of the spread of dangerous epidemic diseases. It empowers the Central and State Governments to take special measures and prescribe temporary regulations whenever ordinary legal provisions are considered insufficient to control an epidemic. Although...

The Code on Social Security, 2020 (Act No. 36 of 2020) consolidates and amends the laws relating to social security with the objective of extending comprehensive protection to employees and workers across both the organized and unorganized sectors. The Code seeks to simplify and rationalize India’s social security framework by integrating several existing labour laws...

The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Amendment Act, 2021 amends the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 with the objective of strengthening the child protection system, improving the administration of child welfare institutions, streamlining the adoption process, and enhancing the accountability of authorities responsible for the care, protection, rehabilitation, and...