SEBI Issues new Annual system Audit framework for exchanges and clearing corporations.

In order to keep pace with the technological advancements in the securities market, the Securities and Exchange Board of India in its Circular dated 7th January 2020 has issued a new framework on system audit for market infrastructure institutions (MIIs), stock exchanges, clearing corporations and depositories, wherein they need to inform about major non-compliances.

IBBI Notifies Insolvency and bankruptcy board of India (Liquidation process) Amendment Regulations, 2020.

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India Vide Notification dated 6th January 2020 has brought in several major amendments to The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Liquidation Process) Regulations. As per the amendment, a person, who is not eligible under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) to submit a resolution plan for insolvency resolution of a corporate debtor, shall not be a party in any manner to a compromise or arrangement of the corporate debtor, or purchase the security interest in property of such corporate debtor from any other creditor.

Environment (Protection) Amendment Rules, 2019

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate change Vide Notification dated 26 December 2019, has issued Environment (Protection) Amendment Rules, 2019. The Amendment has imposed Standard Parameters for use of Effluents in Automobile Service Stations, Bus Depots or Workshops.