September 8, 2023

Introduction In a recent development, the Indian government has taken a significant step in ensuring the authenticity and quality of gold jewelry by expanding the scope of mandatory gold hallmarking. The Department of Consumer Affairs, under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution, has officially added 56 new districts to the existing network […]

Introduction In a recent development, the Delhi High Court has ruled in favor of the Union government, dismissing two petitions filed by the Surgical Manufacturers and Traders Association (SMTA). The SMTA had sought to quash two key notifications issued by the government, including one that classified all medical devices as drugs. The court’s decision, rendered