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Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023

Recently, the draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023 was released by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. Broadcasting Regulations in India Ministry of Information and Broadcasting- It is the focal point for matters related to private broadcasting, public broadcasting service (Prasar Bharati), multi media advertising, regulation of print media etc., Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) - It regulates the tariffs payable to subscribers of television channels and service providers in the broadcasting sector. Electronic Media and Monitoring Centre- It was established to supervise, monitor and record the content that is broadcast on Television channel in accordance with the government norms…

11 November, 2023 New Laws

Anti-superstition laws

Anti-superstition laws The state of Kerala has emphasized the need for new legislation to stop such superstitious practices and recommended rigorous application of the current laws in this area in the wake of the alleged human sacrifice of two women in Kerala. Introduction It is an unfounded conviction stemming from "ignorance or terror and characterised by obsessive veneration for omens, charms, etc." or "reverence for the supernatural." The word "superstition" comes from the Latin word "Superstitio," which denotes a ferocious fear of the deity. Superstitions are pervasive and can be found all over the world; they are not specific to…

31 October, 2022 New Laws

LABOUR CODE

LABOUR CODE The Central Government notified the implementation of four broad labour code which was introduced in the year 2020 by replacing 29 sets of labour laws: The code on wages 2019 The industrial relations code 2020 The code on social security 2020 The occupational safety, health, and working condition code 2020 Need for the New Labour Code It brings them in the line with the present workplace ecosystem and allows for more uniformity in both organised and unorganised sectors. It will help in improving working conditions and changing existing processes to achieve company outputs more sustainably and effectively. “Social…

13 July, 2022 New Laws

NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill 2021

NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill 2021 The Ministry of Home Affairs has introduced the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill,2021 in the Lok Sabha.  About NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill 2021: It seeks to amend the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act,1991. The main objective is to give overarching powers to the Lieutenant Governor (LG) in the functioning of Delhi. Key Points of the proposed Bill: The Bill provides that the term “government” referred to any law made by the Legislative Assembly will imply Lieutenant Governor (LG). The Bill mentions that on certain matters, as specified…

17 March, 2021 New Laws

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