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ricago Newsletter January Edition - 2026

General Laws

THE FOUR NEW LABOUR CODES

India’s previous labour system was fragmented: 29 different central labour laws, many dating back to pre- or early post-independence, governed various aspects like wages, employment relations, safety, and social security.

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General Laws

DIGITAL PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION (DPDP) RULES, 2025

India’s digital growth has brought incredible opportunities but also major concerns about how personal data is collected, stored, shared, and sometimes misused. To give citizens strong control over their digital information, the government introduced the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023.

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Judicial Insight

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AS A CONSTITUTIONAL OBLIGATION

The case arose from a 2019 writ petition under Article 32 seeking urgent protection for the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard and Lesser Florican, whose habitats in Rajasthan and Gujarat were threatened by overhead power transmission lines and infrastructure expansion. Earlier directions to underground power lines raised concerns from the renewable energy sector over feasibility, costs, and climate commitments.

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General Laws

KYC FAILURES & PENAL TIES IN FIU-IND

In today’s regulatory environment, Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance are not optional; they are critical for all reporting businesses. The Financial Intelligence Unit–India (FIU-IND) is increasingly active in enforcement, and companies that slip on KYC obligations face steep penalties. This blog unpacks recent FIU-IND actions, the common pitfalls, and how businesses should respond.

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