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The word Panchanama is not used as such or defined particularly anywhere in any book of Law, but the same can be read into Section 100 under Chapter VII of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, (Cr.P.C.).

Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (“NI Act”) was introduced to enhance the credibility of cheque-based transactions and ensure financial discipline in commercial dealings by criminalising the dishonour of cheques issued towards the discharge of legally enforceable debts.

Section 354 of the Indian Penal Code is a critical legal provision aimed at safeguarding the dignity and modesty of women. It penalizes assault

Let us first understand the word "execution". Execution is defined as the process where the implementation of the order or judgement passed by the court of justice.

Lok Adalat is a method of alternate dispute resolution that is governed under Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 (hereinafter referred to as "Act").

Article 21 of the Indian Constitution provides for the fundamental right to life and personal liberty, and its interpretation by the Indian judiciary has significantly impacted the protection of

The Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (“GNCTD”), by way of the Court Fees (Delhi Amendment) Act 20261 (“Delhi Court Fee Amendment Act”), has amended the Court Fees Act, 1870 as applicable in National Territory...

A cheque is supposed to offer something close to certainty in a commercial transaction. When a cheque is issued, the recipient ordinarily expects that it will be honoured when presented. A dishonoured cheque, therefore, is not merely a failed payment; it can have wider consequences for the credibility and discipline of commercial dealings.

The Supreme Court of India in Shanti Devi v. Jagan Devi & Ors. (2025 SCC OnLine SC 1961) has clarified that when a property ownership dispute...

A charge sheet is a final report prepared by the investigation or law enforcement agencies for proving the accusation of a crime in a criminal court of law.

The Maharashtra Stamp (Fourth Amendment) Act, 2026 introduces a new dedicated stamp duty framework for financial and bank guarantees in Schedule I of the Maharashtra Stamp Act, 1958. This amendment establishes differentiated duty rates based on guarantee value and type, addressing long-standing ambiguities in how such instruments were previously taxed under generic security bond provisions. The reform has significant implications for banks, NBFCs, and entities dealing with government contracts, though quest

The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India ("SHANTI") Act, 2025 ("the SHANTI ACT") repeals the Atomic Energy Act...

Private equity funds operate as pooled investment vehicles with typical lifespans of 10 to 12 years, where limited partners (“LPs”) commit capital upfront for deployment by the general partner (“GP”).

The year 2025 witnessed a landmark development in the Indian banking ecosystem with the successful completion of the acquisition of 24% in Yes Bank Limited ("Yes Bank")...

On 14 January 2026, the Government of Maharashtra published the Draft Maharashtra Agricultural Lands (Ceiling on Holdings) (Conversion of Occupancy Class II into Class I Occupancy) Rules, 2026 ("Draft Rules") for public consultation.

On 29 June 2025,1 Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited("Torrent") announced a strategic transaction to acquire a controlling stake in J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Limited("JB Pharma"), followed by the proposed...

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs ("MCA") has issued a Circular, effective from 22nd September 2025 ("2025 Circular"), providing clarification on holding Annual General Meetings...

As per the circular, issued by the Revenue Department of Delhi, dated 29 July 2025 (vide reference number F.10 (166)/COS(HQ)/ STAMP. BR/ 2025/93) ("Circular 1")...

On 15 February 2024, the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) notified the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India...

Sophisticated investors investing in India are no longer required to settle for the fund. Increasingly, they want the deal, i.e., the specific, high-conviction opportunity sitting inside the fund’s portfolio.