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The Allahabad High Court held that where allegations disclose only non-cognizable offences, the police cannot register a First Information Report (FIR) and proceed as if it were a cognizable case...

The term Anticipatory Bail Application (ABA) is nowhere defined in the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 (Cr.P.C), however the first mention of the said term can be seen in...

As the name suggests, a 'whistle blower' is one who blows the whistle. Who is eligible to blow the 'whistle' and concerning 'what' is a matter determined by the regulatory regime.

The principle of malicious prosecution serves as a crucial safeguard against the misuse of legal procedures. It offers redress to individuals subjected to unfounded...

The Indian evidence Act, 1972 is the principal statute governing the rules of evidence in judicial proceedings.

1. It is claimed that the Jain Religion dates back more than 1,000 years before Christ (24th Tirthankara Mahavira (599 BCE–527 BCE), also known as Vardhaman)

At present, there are no statutory mandates or procedural directives in India for conducting internal investigations in a company...

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) framework in India was introduced in 2017. Since then, various changes have been made to improve its compliance and effectiveness in terms of revenue generation.

The Supreme Court permitted the substitution of a property provisionally attached under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, with certain other unencumbered property.

Economic offences have become increasingly prominent in recent years, with high-profile cases like those of Vijay Mallya and Nirav Modi bringing attention to the significant damage such crimes...

As financial crimes become increasingly complex and transnational, the regulatory landscape across jurisdictions has witnessed the rise of specialised enforcement bodies.

This insight contrasts violent crimes, which cause immediate physical harm, with economic crimes that subtly undermine societal trust and moral integrity.

Even as we celebrate 70 years of Independence, the women in our country are still not truly free and independent and continue to live under the realm of darkness and fear.

A Kenyan journalist, Japhet Ndubi, in July 2024 lost his phone and was unable to locate it. He got a new phone, replaced his SIM card, and continued with his life.

The September 2025 edition of Fox & Mandal's Dispute Resolution & ADR Newsletter analyses the validity of an unsigned arbitration agreement; jurisdiction of NCLT to adjudicate on fraud integral to oppression and mismanagement; enforceability of non-money consumer fora orders passed between 2003 and 2020; prevalence of exclusive jurisdiction clause over any contractual or subsequent designation of the seat; and other recent judgments of the Supreme Court of India and various High Courts.

On January 06, 2025, the Supreme Court in the case of State Bank Of India v. Pallabh Bhowmick & Ors. upheld banks' liability for unauthorized transactions in a customer's account.

In recent times, India's criminal law jurisprudence has witnessed an increasing emphasis on enacting stringent laws with an aim to curb economic offences...

The Supreme Court, in its landmark decision in Attorney General for India and Ors. v. Satish and Ors., has once again swung the pendulum in favour of protection of most vulnerable section of the society...