The Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 Proposed Changes to Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013
On 23rd March 2026, the Government introduced the Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (the “Bill”) in the Lok Sabha, proposing amendments to the Companies Act, 2013 and the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008. While introducing the Bill, the Finance Minister stated that it was aimed at facilitating greater ease of doing business for law-abiding corporates. On the same day, the Lok Sabha referred the Bill to a Joint Parliamentary Committee — comprising representatives of both the Government and the Opposition from both Houses of Parliament — for further examination.
Simplifying Compliance: Medical Device Labelling Now Governed Exclusively by MDR
For years, the medical device industry has operated in a regulatory tug-of-war caught between the labelling requirements of the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 & amendments thereof (“LM Rules”) and Medical Devices Rules, 2017 (“MD Rules”). This overlap created confusion, inconsistent enforcement, and unnecessary compliance burdens. The Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Amendment Rules, 2025 finally break this deadlock. With a decisive and long-awaited clarification, the Government of India has explicitly carved out medical devices from the scope of LM Rules and brought them entirely under the ambit of the MD Rules. This single amendment resets the compliance landscape and brings long-needed certainty for manufacturers, importers and regulators alike.
LMPC Rules Amended: New Compliance for E-Commerce
The legal metrology framework in India has steadily evolved over the years to keep pace with the changing dynamics of trade and commerce. From ensuring accurate weights and measures to mandating transparent labelling on packaged goods, the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 and amendments thereof (LMPC Rules)[1] have served as a foundational instrument in protecting consumer interests across both physical and digital marketplaces.
In recent years, the rapid expansion of e-commerce in India has brought with it a fresh set of regulatory considerations. As online shopping becomes the preferred mode of purchase for a growing section of the population, questions around product transparency, origin disclosure, and informed consumer choice have gained increasing prominence in policy discussions. The Department of Consumer Affairs has, over time, responded to these developments through a series of targeted amendments to the LMPC Rules each aimed at strengthening the accountability of sellers and platforms operating in the digital space.
Trai’s Crackdown on Spam Calls and Al-Driven Telemarketing
Unsolicited commercial communications—commonly experienced as spam calls and messages—have long undermined consumer trust in India’s telecom ecosystem. Despite years of regulation, the problem has intensified with the emergence of AI-enabled calling technologies, including robo-calls, automated diallers and voice-cloning tools that allow impersonation at scale. India ranks among the world’s spam hotspots, with consumers losing ₹36.45 lakh to fraud in just one year.
According to the 2025 India Insights Report, Indian mobile users received a staggering 4,168 crore spam calls over the past year, highlighting the growing scale of digital fraud and communication risks across the country.[2] In response, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (hereinafter referred to as the “TRAI”) has significantly strengthened its regulatory framework through recent amendments and proposals awaiting approval. These measures mark a decisive shift from complaint-driven regulation to preventive, technology-led enforcement.