FIR and ECIR in Financial Crimes: Parallel Investigations with Overlapping Implications
A. Introduction In the year 1834, the first Indian Law Commission was constituted under the Chairmanship of Lord Thomas Babington Macaulay to examine, inter alia, the existing laws in force in India at that time. The Commission’s recommendation led to the eventual enactment of the Indian Penal Code in 1860. The aim was to substantively …
The Interplay Between IBC Moratorium and Criminal Liability Under Section 138 of the NI Act: In light of Recent Judgement Passed In ‘Rakesh Bhanot Vs. Gurdas Agro Pvt. Ltd.
A. Introduction The Supreme Court of India, in its landmark ruling Rakesh Bhanot v. Gurdas Agro Pvt Ltd[1]. delivered on 01 April 2025, clarified the relationship between insolvency moratoriums and criminal liability for dishonoured cheques.
Virtual Violence: Law, Technology and Protection of Adolescents in Cyberspace
A. Introduction A recent survey in India found that 60% of children in urban areas spend up to 3 hours daily on social media and gaming platforms.[1] This exponential increase in the usage of internet for a multitude of activities ranging from recreational purposes like online gaming, usage of social media, OTT (Over-the-Top) platforms, to …
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The Conundrum of Determining Permissible Online Real Money Games in India: A Game of Chance or A Game of Skill?
The Indian legal framework concerning information technology and online activities is still largely shaped by laws and regulations that were designed in the pre-internet era.
The Blue-Tick Paradox: A brief guide for Influencers and Content Creators
INTRODUCTION: The year 2024 saw an exponential rise in influencer economy with Tik Tok being ranked the most downloaded app in the world, closely followed by Instagram.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ON THE DRAFT DIGITAL PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION RULES, 2025
The much-awaited draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 (“Draft DPDP Rules”) have been released which will operationalise the Digital Personal Data Protection Act,
Highlights of the 55th GST Council Meeting
The 55th GST Council meeting was held in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan on December 21st, 2024 under the chairmanship of the Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister Smt.
Scope of Arbitration in Data Privacy Disputes: Growing need for Alternate Dispute Resolution in Digital Data Landscape in India
A. Setting the Context While technological innovations have undeniably enriched our existence by offering conveniences which were once thought unimaginable, they have also put before us certain unforeseen challenges.
Taxation on Mineral Rights: Decoding the Hon’ble Supreme Court’s verdict in Mineral Area Development Authority & Anr. versus M/S Steel Authority of India & Anr. and its impact on Industries and Revenue of States
A. Introduction The landmark decision of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in Mineral Area Development Authority & Anr. versus M/S Steel Authority of India & Anr.
nota bene Update
A. Introduction On 3rd October 2024, the Hon’ble Supreme Court in Civil Appeal No. 2948 of 2023, in the case of Safari Retreats Pvt. Ltd.,