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Section 105 of BNS renders every compliance manual immediately irrelevant. Device seizure signals a criminal investigation, not a regulatory inquiry. The Board’s paperwork does not address...

The criminalisation of Cyber Defamation in India.

The recent enactment of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 represents a significant departure from the past, empowering India to extend its reach ...

The enactment of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, 2023 (‘ECCTA') in the United Kingdom (‘UK') marks a significant milestone in the jurisprudence of economic crimes.

The Hon'ble Supreme Court in the case of National Small Industries Corp. Ltd. vs. Harmeet Singh Paintal and Ors., 010(2)AC R1221(SC )/ MANU/SC/0112/2010...

The complexity shrouding the issue of criminality of a corporation was settled by the Supreme Court ("SC") in Iridium India Telecom Ltd. v. Motorola Inc. case.

In the interplay of corporate governance and law, the principle of vicarious liability is an often discussed and contentious subject.

A three judge bench of the Supreme Court holds that the principle of alter ego can only be applied to impute the intent of the person who controls the affairs of the company to that of the company.

A whistle-blower, whether an individual or a collective entity, is generally an insider who possesses first-hand knowledge of fraud, corruption, misconduct, malpractice, or other unlawful or unethical practices occurring within an organization.

Corporate criminal liability (CCL) denotes the extent to which a corporate entity may be guilty of the criminal acts committed by the members constituting that entity.

DSK Legal's White-Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations Newsletter examines critical judicial pronouncements and evolving standards across India's Prevention of Corruption Act, Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, Criminal Procedure Code, and Negotiable Instruments Act. This edition provides essential analysis for businesses and individuals navigating the complexities of financial crime, regulatory enforcement, and corporate compliance in an increasingly stringent legal landscape.

India's regulatory landscape witnessed heightened enforcement activity in July 2026, with the Enforcement Directorate executing major asset attachments exceeding ₹20,000 crore in high-profile cases...

Corporate frauds pose significant risks to the stability of businesses and economies, with India being no exception. In recent years, we have witnessed high-profile scandals such as the Satyam Computer Services scam.

The MCA Data across the last 5 financial years consistently shows that approximately 28,000 criminal prosecutions under the Companies Act, 2013 remain pending at the end...

White collar crimes in India encompass financially motivated offences including fraud, money laundering, insider trading, and corporate misconduct. These non-violent crimes are governed by multiple statutes including the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Companies Act 2013, and Prevention of Money Laundering Act 2002, with consequences ranging from regulatory penalties to criminal prosecution.

India has a quasi-federal political structure comprising 29 states and seven centrally administered Union Territories.