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Freezing Of Bank Accounts By Police Under The Code Of Criminal Procedure, 1973/ Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023: Power, Parameters And Remedies

Freezing of bank accounts has emerged as one of the most frequently invoked investigative measures, particularly in cases involving cyber fraud, financial misappropriation and economic offences.

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Vaish Associates Advocates

The Labyrinth Of PMLA: Navigating The Thin Line Between Witness And Accused

In the evolving landscape of Indian white-collar crime, few statutes carry as much weight or cause as much apprehension as the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA). Originally designed to curb the flow...

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MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

High Court Of Delhi Holds That Police Cannot Debit-freeze Bank Accounts Without Magistrate's Order

The High Court of Delhi, by its order dated 16.01.2026, in the matter of Malabar Gold and Diamond Limited & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors., held that investigating agencies do not have power under Section 106...

Sagus Legal

No Bail Required On Appearance Pursuant To Summons Under PMLA; Twin Bail Conditions Under Section 45 Not Attracted: Supreme Court

In Tarsem Lal v. Directorate of Enforcement, Criminal Appeal No. 2608 of 2024 (2024 INSC 434), the Supreme Court of India delivered a significant ruling clarifying the procedural position under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 ...

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Vaish Associates Advocates

White-Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations Monthly Newsletter

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DSK Legal

White Collar Crimes Updates - October 2025–January 2026 // Newsletter

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RPV Legal

The Scope Of Teachers' Disciplinary Powers: An Analysis Of The Kerala High Court's Ruling On Corporal Punishment And Criminal Liability

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IndiaLaw LLP

WCC & Regulatory Lapses In Loan Fraud: Statutory Architecture, Enforcement Frictions And Systemic Vulnerabilities In India's Financial Sector

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Khurana and Khurana

Strengthening The Digital Gatekeepers: Delhi High Court Mandates E-KYC Norms For Domain Name Registrations To Combat Online Fraud

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LexOrbis

SC on NCLTs Juridiction in Fraud and Mismanagement Cases: Mrs. Shailja Krishna v. Satori Global Limited & Ors.

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Acuity Law

Can PMLA Be Invoked Solely Based On The Invocation Of Section 120b (Criminal Conspiracy) Of Indian Penal Code Which Is A Scheduled Offence

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Vaish Associates Advocates

Supreme Court Affirms Companies As "Victims" Entitled To Appeal Acquittals Under Section 372 Code Of Criminal Procedure, 1973

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Vaish Associates Advocates

Service Of Notice Under Section 35(3) Of BNSS, 2023 / Section 41A Of CrPC, 1973 Via WhatsApp Or Email Not Permissible

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Vaish Associates Advocates

Client Confidence On Trial: Advocate-Client Privilege And The Limits Of Judicial Compelled Disclosure

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IndiaLaw LLP

India's Union Budget 2026 27: An Emerging ESG And Climate Roadmap

India Commercial

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Dhir & Dhir Associates

Reassessing India's Medical Device Recall Framework: Regulatory Gaps And The Case For Reform

India Healthcare

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Luthra and Luthra Law Offices India

Gambling Laws And Regulations India 2026

India Media & IT

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Aarna Law

Key Highlights Of The Union Budget 2026-27

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Nexdigm Private Limited

India's AI Governance Regime: Interplay Of IT Act, DPDP Act, And Sectoral Regulations

India Technology

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AK & Partners

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Anti-Corruption & Bribery

White Collar Crime, Anti-Corruption & Fraud

Rising Digital Frauds & The Fight For Secure Domain Names In India

Domain name disputes in India, once fringe IP litigations, are now central to brand protection in the digital age.

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De Penning & De Penning

Freezing Of Bank Accounts By Police Under The Code Of Criminal Procedure, 1973/ Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023: Power, Parameters And Remedies

Freezing of bank accounts has emerged as one of the most frequently invoked investigative measures, particularly in cases involving cyber fraud, financial misappropriation and economic offences.

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Vaish Associates Advocates

Newsletter For February 2026

The present dispute arose out of a partnership controversy concerning the firm M/s. S.B. Enterprise, wherein the principal controversy centred around the validity and enforceability of an "Admission Deed" dated 17 April 2007.

India Litigation

PL

Phoenix Legal

The Limits Of Criminal Law In Debt Recovery: Examining The One Time Settlement Conundrum Through The Lens Of Section 482 Cr.P.C.

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IndiaLaw LLP

The Labyrinth Of PMLA: Navigating The Thin Line Between Witness And Accused

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MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

Between Fraud Prevention And Digital Autonomy: Rethinking Sanchar Saathi

Shivadass & Shivadass

Private Collections And International Art Disputes: Navigating Litigation In A Global Market

India Litigation

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Aarna Law

High Court Of Delhi Holds That Police Cannot Debit-freeze Bank Accounts Without Magistrate's Order

Sagus Legal

No Bail Required On Appearance Pursuant To Summons Under PMLA; Twin Bail Conditions Under Section 45 Not Attracted: Supreme Court

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Vaish Associates Advocates

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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.

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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

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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

Constitutional Protection Of Live-in Relationships: Delhi High Court Affirms Adult Autonomy In Kartik v. State Of NCT Of Delhi

The constitutional validity and societal acceptance of live-in relationships have long been subjects of intense legal and social discourse in India.

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IndiaLaw LLP

Freezing Of Bank Accounts By Police Under The Code Of Criminal Procedure, 1973/ Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023: Power, Parameters And Remedies

Freezing of bank accounts has emerged as one of the most frequently invoked investigative measures, particularly in cases involving cyber fraud, financial misappropriation and economic offences.

VA

Vaish Associates Advocates

Newsletter For February 2026

The present dispute arose out of a partnership controversy concerning the firm M/s. S.B. Enterprise, wherein the principal controversy centred around the validity and enforceability of an "Admission Deed" dated 17 April 2007.

India Litigation

PL

Phoenix Legal

The Limits Of Criminal Law In Debt Recovery: Examining The One Time Settlement Conundrum Through The Lens Of Section 482 Cr.P.C.

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

The Labyrinth Of PMLA: Navigating The Thin Line Between Witness And Accused

MC

MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

From Physical Hearings To E-Adjudication: The Transformation Of Regulatory Enforcement Under The Companies Act, 2013

India Commercial

LegaLogic

High Court Of Delhi Holds That Police Cannot Debit-freeze Bank Accounts Without Magistrate's Order

Sagus Legal

The Scope Of Teachers' Disciplinary Powers: An Analysis Of The Kerala High Court's Ruling On Corporal Punishment And Criminal Liability

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Newsletter For January 2026

India Litigation

PL

Phoenix 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

Understanding The Process Of Making A Police Complaint In India: A Guide For Commoners (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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