Criminal Law

In Pradeep Kumar Kesarwani v. The State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr., MANU/SCOR/68068/2025 ("Pradeep Kesarwani's case"), the Supreme Court reiterated the judiciary's duty to guard against the misuse of criminal process...

In criminal cases, especially in economic offences, it is common to see one lawyer representing multiple accused persons.

Recently, the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in a Criminal Appeal bearing no. 3831 of 2025 decided on 2nd September 2025, dealt with an order passed by the Hon'ble High Court of Judicature at Allahabad in application under Section 482 of Cr.P.C. bearing No. 12607 of 2016.

Despite the tightening of legal and regulatory obligations and the implementation of a robust corporate governance framework, corporate frauds continue to occur.

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

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.

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.

The legal proceedings concerning the Rose Valley Group of Companies, led by its Chairman, Gautam Kundu, highlight a significant instance of economic fraud.

We welcome you to the July-August 2025 Edition of CMS INDUSLAW's Employment Corner Bulletin. In this issue, we have discussed key statutory and judicial updates in the employment...