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Anti-Corruption 2026 (Trends & Developments)

The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (the "PC Act"), as amended from time to time, constitutes the primary legislative framework for addressing the menace of bribery and corruption-related offences by public servants.

AP

AZB & Partners

FBI Reprioritisation And Its Ripple Effect On India: The Growing Imperative For Domestic Enforcement

This reprioritisation, coupled with unprecedented growth in cybercrime losses, necessitates a comprehensive strengthening of India's domestic regulatory and enforcement framework.

White And Brief Advocates And Solicitors

Tax Enforcement Actions And White-Collar Crime Defence At India Inc. – Ordeal For Organisations, Anguish For Stakeholders?

As Indian taxation authorities shift gears and white-collar crime investigations transcend, India Inc. has been warming up to the idea of objective, swift and focused defence...

AP

AZB & Partners

IIM Calcutta Case: An Examination Of Rape Laws, Justice And Societal Response In India

On July 11, 2025, the Indian institute of Management, Calcutta (IIM-C), one of the most prestigious educational institutions, came into a national spotlight following the allegations of rape involving students on campus.

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

CBI/ Police Cannot Ask To Furnish Demand Draft Or Deposit Money Under Section 91 Of The Code Of Criminal Procedure, 1973

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Vaish Associates Advocates

Calling A Woman 'R***I" Amounts To Offence Of Insulting Her Modesty

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Bodily Injuries Not Essential To Prove Sexual Harassment

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

When Bank Loans Are Not Proceeds Of Crime: The Karnataka High Court's Clarification On Pmla Attachments

Saga Legal

Allahabad High Court Clarifies Passport Validity During Pendency Of Criminal Proceedings

AL

Anhad Law

United Nations' Hanoi Convention Against Cybercrime - Hon'ble Supreme Court Calls Upon India To Decide Its Position

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Parinam Law Associates

White-Collar Crime 2025

AP

AZB & Partners

Supreme Court Upholds Advocate-Client Privilege: A Barrier Against Investigative Overreach

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IndiaLaw LLP

Sections 138 And 143A Of The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881: Strengthening The Credibility Of Cheque Transactions

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Gurinder & Partners

Strategic Defense Against Financial Crime: A 3-Phase AI Approach

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Ankura Consulting Group LLC

F&M - Dispute Resolution & ADR - Highlights 2025

India Litigation

Fox & Mandal

Dematerialised Shares And Stamp Duty: When Federal Disputes Burden Corporate India

India Commercial

CP

Corporate Professionals

Labour & Employment Law News Bulletin December 2025

India Employment

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Anhad Law

Argus Talks: Decrypting Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 (Video)

AP

Argus Partners

Navigating The EU AI Act: Compliance Timelines, Documentation, And Market Surveillance

India Technology

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Melento

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Anti-Corruption & Bribery

White Collar Crime, Anti-Corruption & Fraud

Probates No Longer Compulsory

The Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha passed the Repealing and Amending Bill, 2025 ("Bill") in the recently concluded Winter Session with the objective of removing provisions...

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Acuity Law

From Exclusion To Inclusion: Reassessing Arbitrability Of Fraud, IP, And Employment Matters In India

Due to its efficiency, confidentiality, and cost-effectiveness, arbitration has become the preferred method of resolving commercial disputes.

India Litigation

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King, Stubb & Kasiva

Arbitration And Allegations Of Criminality

The intersection of arbitration and allegations of criminality has long posed a conceptual and practical challenge in Indian law. While arbitration is premised on party autonomy, efficiency, and minimal judicial...

India Litigation

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Legitpro Law

Anti-Corruption 2026 (Trends & Developments)

AP

AZB & Partners

Limitation Of Liability Clauses In Indian Contracts: Where Negotiation Deadlocks Meet Judicial Reality

India Commercial

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Legitpro Law

FBI Reprioritisation And Its Ripple Effect On India: The Growing Imperative For Domestic Enforcement

White And Brief Advocates And Solicitors

Tax Enforcement Actions And White-Collar Crime Defence At India Inc. – Ordeal For Organisations, Anguish For Stakeholders?

AP

AZB & Partners

Defrauded Funds Cannot Be Considered As Taxable Income — PMLA Prevails Over Income Tax Act: Delhi High Court

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Vaish Associates Advocates

Fintech Frontline Legal And Market Intelligence From India October 2025

India Technology

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CMS INDUSLAW

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Corporate Crime

Behind The Numbers: Unmasking Frauds & Finding Real Growth (Video)

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

CP

Corporate Professionals

Corporate Accountability And Director Liability: Decoding Vicarious Liability In Indian Law

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

India Commercial

Trinity Chambers

Corporate Criminal Liability: A Comparative Analysis Between India And The USA

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.

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Khurana and Khurana

The Role Of Forensic Auditing In Uncovering Financial Frauds: An Overview Within The Indian Legal Framework

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Metalegal Advocates

Economic Crime And Corporate Transparency Act, 2023: A Comprehensive Analysis

MA

Metalegal Advocates

India's Expanded Reach In Criminal Law: Implications For Foreign Nationals & Companies

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CMS INDUSLAW

Completion Of CIRP Of Corporate Debtor Does Not Absolve Director's Liability In Cases Filed Under Section 138 Of Negotiable Instruments Act

India Insolvency

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Phoenix Legal

Corporate Fraud And Liability

India Commercial

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BTG Advaya

The Changing Face Of Corporate Crime Liability

India Commercial

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PSA

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Crime

Anti-Corruption 2026 (Trends & Developments)

The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (the "PC Act"), as amended from time to time, constitutes the primary legislative framework for addressing the menace of bribery and corruption-related offences by public servants.

AP

AZB & Partners

A Quiet Nudge To Criminal Enforcement By The Supreme Court In The Sterling Biotech Case

The Supreme Court's decision in Hemant S. Hathi & Anr. v. CBI & Ors. is a landmark in India's regulatory approach. The Court quashed criminal, PMLA, SFIO, and other proceedings after petitioners agreed to pay...

India Litigation

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BTG Advaya

IIM Calcutta Case: An Examination Of Rape Laws, Justice And Societal Response In India

On July 11, 2025, the Indian institute of Management, Calcutta (IIM-C), one of the most prestigious educational institutions, came into a national spotlight following the allegations of rape involving students on campus.

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

CBI/ Police Cannot Ask To Furnish Demand Draft Or Deposit Money Under Section 91 Of The Code Of Criminal Procedure, 1973

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Vaish Associates Advocates

White-Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations Monthly Newsletter

India Commercial

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DSK Legal

Calling A Woman 'R***I" Amounts To Offence Of Insulting Her Modesty

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Bodily Injuries Not Essential To Prove Sexual Harassment

SR

S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Defamation (Civil & Criminal) And Online Reputation Cases: Understanding Rights In Digital Age

India Litigation

MC

MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

When Bank Loans Are Not Proceeds Of Crime: The Karnataka High Court's Clarification On Pmla Attachments

Saga Legal

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Behind The Numbers: Unmasking Frauds & Finding Real Growth (Video)

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Corporate Professionals

Rupinder Malik | White Collar Crimes In India – Key Developments And Enforcement Priorities (Video)

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JSA

Bail Or Jail: What Does The Law Say? Complete Analysis | Lawyer For Bail (Video)

Century Law Firm

White Collar Crime An Indian Perspective - Book Launch (Video)

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Singhania & Partners LLP

Webinar: Parliament Tightens the Noose on Corruption: Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018 (August 27, 2018) Promo (Video)

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Nishith Desai Associates

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