ArticleEnforcements LandscapeThe ED in April 2024, conducted searches across Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, and Delhi as part of an ongoing investigation under the provisions of the PMLA involving the OctaFx Trading App...IndiaCriminal LawJSA Advocates & Solicitors
ArticleHC Restrains Investigating Authorities From Freezing Entire Proceeds Of The Bank AccountThe petitioner was suspected to be dealing with cryptocurrency. Investigation was initiated in respect of the said allegation and the bank manager was subsequently...IndiaCriminal LawMansukhlal Hiralal & Company
ArticleLast Shot At Justice: Protest PetitionIn an age where police or prosecution are not capable of protecting all the interests of victim, the remedies like the protest petition empowers the common man to quest for real justice. IndiaCriminal LawAggarwals & Associates
ArticleMere Allegation Of Substantial Cash Payment, Without Cogent Evidence, Not Enough To Set Criminal Law In Motion - Delhi High CourtIn N.G. Dev v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors., 2026:DHC:3265, the Delhi High Court reiterated that allegations involving large cash transactions cannot be sustained merely on assertions of trust, friendship, or oral understanding and must be supported by cogent and credible evidence. IndiaCriminal LawVaish Associates Advocates
ArticleRBI Consolidates And Notifies RBI (Commercial Banks – Fraud Risk Management) Directions, 2026The RBI by notification dated 31.07.2026 notified the RBI (Commercial Banks – Fraud Risk Management) Directions, 2026 consolidating, repealing and superseding the RBI (Fraud Risk Management in Commercial Banks (including Regional Rural Banks) and All India Financial Institutions) Directions, 2024 and other circulars (“Fraud Master Directions 2024”). IndiaCriminal LawSagus Legal
ArticleRecent Shifts In India's Anti-Bribery And Anti-Corruption StrategyIt is an undeniable truth that the regulatory framework and law in relation to anti-corruption in India has undergone a significant change in the last couple of years. IndiaCriminal LawCMS INDUSLAW
ArticleSetting Up Of Fast Track Courts For Speedy Trials Of LegislatorsThe Supreme Court of India, on December 14, 2017, in the case of Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay vs Union of India, directed the State governments and respective High Courts to ensure that twelve Special Courts are set up ...IndiaCriminal LawS.S. Rana & Co.
ArticleSupreme Court Elucidate 10 Points For Quashing Of F.I.R Under Section 482 Of CRPCA full bench comprising of Hon'ble Mr. Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Hon'ble Mr. Justice AM Khanwilkar and Hon'ble Mr. Justice DY Chandrachud has laid down broad principles from various precedents ...IndiaCriminal LawS.S. Rana & Co.
ArticleTips For Avoiding Investigations Of Business Fraud In IndiaWe are pleased to feature this guest article by white collar attorneys from the Law Offices of Panag & Babu, Sherbir Panag and Jaskaran Bhullar.IndiaCriminal LawFoley & Lardner LLP
ArticleEpidemic Diseases (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020 Receives Presidential AssentIn wake of the COVID-19 crisis and nationwide lockdown, India has been grappling with unprecedented challenges...IndiaCoronavirus (COVID-19)S.S. Rana & Co.
ArticleIn A First, SEBI Imposes Criminal Sanction Exercising New-Found Statutory PowersThe Securities and Exchange Board of India ("SEBI"), in a recent order committed an individual defaulter, Mr. Vinod Hingorani, to civil imprisonment for a period of six months or until the dues are paid, for defaulting on payment of monetary penalty imposed on him by SEBI in the past.IndiaCorporate/Commercial LawNishith Desai Associates
ArticleMinistry Of Corporate Affairs Notifies Companies (Arrests In Connection With Investigation By Serious Fraud Investigation Office) Rules, 2017The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has notified the Companies (Arrests in connection with Investigation by Serious Fraud Investigation Office) Rules, 2017, vide notification G.S.R. 1062(E) dated August 24th, 2017.IndiaCorporate/Commercial LawS.S. Rana & Co.
ArticleOfficers' Liability Under FCPA And UKBA – Risks In Your Overseas OperationsIn February 2019, Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation ("Cognizant") agreed to pay USD 25 million to the US Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") to settle violations...IndiaCorporate/Commercial LawBTG Advaya
ArticleA Director's Liability In Cases Of FraudGiven that investor directors are usually non-executive in nature, they should normally not be liable for actions which are largely promoter-driven IndiaCriminal LawNishith Desai Associates
ArticleInternational DevelopmentsDepartment of Justice, Criminal Division announces self-disclosure pilot program for individualsIndiaCriminal LawJSA Advocates & Solicitors
ArticleRecalibration Of Statutory Auditors' Responsibilities With Respect To Corporate FraudThe National Financial Reporting Authority ("NFRA"), India's audit regulator, earlier this year, published a circular relating to the appropriate discharge...IndiaCriminal LawBTG Advaya
ArticleThe "Final Cut" Of Justice: When A Box Office Flop Isn't A Criminal ConIn the high-stakes world of cinema, not every script makes it to the big screen, and not every investment yields a "blockbuster" return.IndiaCriminal LawIndiaLaw LLP
ArticleHigh Court Confirms – No Employment Rights From Fraudulent AppointmentsCourts in India have consistently stressed that integrity in hiring and employment is essential. While fair procedures and employee rights are central to service law, these principles are not absolute. IndiaEmployment and HRBTG Advaya
ArticleMadras HC Rules Technical Lapses Cannot Vitiate SARFAESI Auction Sale: A Guide To Rule 9 ValidityThe Madras High Court, in M/s Lucky Footwear Components & Ors. v. Indian Bank & Ors reaffirmed the limited scope of judicial interference...IndiaFinance and BankingIndiaLaw LLP
ArticleNew Framework To Combat Frauds: A Good Follow-UpOne of the villains in the Indian growth story is the poor state of capitalization of India's public sector banks (PSBs). IndiaFinance and BankingPhoenix Legal