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10/08/2026

The Bankers' Books Evidence Bill, 2026, passed by the Lok Sabha on August 5, finally recognises electronic, digital and cloud-based records as evidence, standardises how they're certified, and can extend to NBFCs and fintechs. Here's why it matters.

Read more: https://foxmandal.in/News/lok-sabha-passes-bankers-books-evidence-bill-2026/

07/08/2026

Here is the latest edition of our newsletter, INFORM: Infrastructure & ! In this edition, we have shared the latest trends shaping the landscape and key developments.



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07/08/2026

Sharing few glimpses of the closed-door round table between Fox Mandal & Associates and Startups at the 4th Edition of Tech-E-Summit 2026 organised by the prestigious The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Our Senior Partners, Santosh Vikram Singh and Sathya Prasad T . engaged in exchange of ideas and meaningful conversations at this premier industry gathering.

04/08/2026

India has notified the Coal Exchange Rules, 2026, and the registration portal has been open since 15 July 2026. Here are the takeaways and the details in the link.

Read more: https://foxmandal.in/News/coal-exchange-rules-an-overview/

03/08/2026

India's MSME payment law is getting its biggest rewrite since 2006. Our blog explains what would actually change.

Read more: https://foxmandal.in/News/micro-small-and-medium-enterprises-development-amendment-bill-2026/

31/07/2026

On behalf of all members of the Fox Mandal family, we extend our deepest condolences to Sumit Dhar and his family, bereaved with the sad demise of his father, Shri Saila Kumar Dhar, on 29 July 2026. We pray that they find solace in the cherished memories of a life lived with purpose, dignity and distinction.

During his illustrious career, he served as a Partner at Fox & Mandal and, for a brief period, at Fox Mandal & Associates, leaving an enduring mark through his professional excellence, integrity, wisdom and dedication to the practice of law.

May his soul rest in peace!

29/07/2026

On 24 July 2026, the Delhi High Court refused ANI's application for an interim injunction, holding, prima facie, that storing news articles to train ChatGPT is reproduction under Section 14(a)(i) of the Copyright Act but is protected fair dealing under Section 52(1)(a).

Read More: https://foxmandal.in/News/delhi-high-court-holds-ai-training-to-be-prima-facie-fair-dealing-under-the-copyright-act/

28/07/2026

The RBI has issued the draft Foreign Exchange Management (Foreign Investment) Rules, 2026, that would replace the NDI Rules, 2019, in full. Not an amendment but a fresh rulebook. Comments close 31 August 2026.



Read more: https://foxmandal.in/News/rbi-issues-draft-foreign-exchange-management-foreign-investment-rules-2026/

27/07/2026

India notified the Indian Ports Rules, 2026, on 21 July 2026. They came into force the same day. No transition period, no phase-in. Here are five things that change on the ground.



Read more: https://foxmandal.in/News/ministry-notifies-indian-ports-rules-2026/

24/07/2026

How should territorial limitation clauses be interpreted where the insured vehicle is lawfully operating outside India under a statutory permit?
The Court recommended that IRDAI issue a master circular addressing cross-border coverage.

Read more: https://foxmandal.in/News/cross-border-motor-insurance-sc-calls-for-clarity-in-coverage-clauses

Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Durg Roadways Pvt. Ltd. [SLP (Civil) No. 20645 of 2025]