India: Criminal Law

The sanctity and enforceability of awards passed by Lok Adalats form a cornerstone of the alternative dispute resolution mechanism in India. In a significant judicial pronouncement...

This March 2026 legal newsletter examines pivotal judicial pronouncements and regulatory developments spanning arbitration, competition law, constitutional matters, insolvency proceedings, and environmental regulations. The comprehensive analysis explores how recent legal shifts impact businesses and professionals navigating India's dynamic regulatory environment across multiple practice areas including renewable energy, real estate, mining, and white collar crime.

The Supreme Court through its judgement dated 07.04.2026 in State Bank of India v Amit Iron Private Limited & Others held that there is no right for borrowers to seek personal hearing before classification as fraud, however furnishing Forensic Audit Reports is mandatory.

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...

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.

In Ex. Sqn. Ldr. R. Sood v. Union of India & Ors., 2026 INSC 366, the Supreme Court of India has clarified that an accused who is discharged stands on a higher footing...

The Supreme Court’s decision in Deepa Joshi v. Gaurav Joshi1 (2026) marks a significant reaffirmation of the principles governing maintenance under matrimonial law. The judgment clarifies the treatment of financial...

This March 2026 legal newsletter examines pivotal judicial pronouncements and regulatory developments spanning arbitration, competition law, constitutional matters, insolvency proceedings, and environmental regulations. The comprehensive analysis explores how recent legal shifts impact businesses and professionals navigating India's dynamic regulatory environment across multiple practice areas including renewable energy, real estate, mining, and white collar crime.