Current Affairs - State - Discussion

The Ministry of Law and Justice has expanded the number of notaries in four states—Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, and Nagaland—through the Notaries (Amendment) Rules, 2025, notified under G.S.R. 763(E). This amendment, made under the Notaries Act, 1952, modifies the Notaries Rules, 1956, to cater to the growing demand for authentication and legal documentation services. The increase in notaries aims to improve access to legal validation services, streamline administrative processes, and ensure better legal infrastructure across these expanding regions.