The Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments (Amendment) Act, 2026, which received the Governor’s assent on 3 September 2026 and was published in the Karnataka Gazette on 4 September 2026. The Act has come into force with immediate effect from the date of publication.
The amendments introduce several important changes relating to establishment registration, digital compliance, employee documentation and service certificates, night-shift employment of women, and penalties, compounding and appeals.
Please find enclosed a detailed summary of the key amendments along with recommended employer action points, together with a copy of the Karnataka Gazette notification for your reference.