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Criminal Proceedings Cannot Continue After DRT-Approved Loan Settlement
In a notable judgment dated May 29, 2026, a Division Bench of the Supreme Court of India comprising Hon’ble Justices BV Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan in Vijay Kumar Kela & Anr. v. CBI & Anr. quashed criminal proceedings initiated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (“CBI”) against a borrower whose loan account dues had already been settled through a compromise approved by the Debt Recovery Tribunal (“DRT”).
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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates
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Discharge And Framing Of Charge Under The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023: Reform Or Restatement?
The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) has replaced the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, raising critical questions about whether the law on discharge and framing of charges has fundamentally changed. While the substantive principles remain largely continuous with established jurisprudence, the BNSS introduces important procedural timelines and electronic hearing provisions that courts and advocates must navigate carefully. This analysis examines the continuity of legal standards, the new proc
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Kochhar & Co.
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Between Summons And Bail: What Should An Un-Arrested Accused Do After Cognizance In White-Collar Crime Cases?
A recurring problem arises in white-collar crime prosecutions. A person may first receive notices or summons from the ED, CBI, SFIO, EOW or another investigating agency. At that stage, the agency is investigating. A person may be called to answer questions, produce documents or explain transactions during the investigation. He cooperates, appears whenever called, and is consciously not arrested.
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Corporate Professionals
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White-Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations Monthly Newsletter
DSK Legal's White-Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations Newsletter examines critical judicial pronouncements and evolving standards across India's Prevention of Corruption Act, Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, Criminal Procedure Code, and Negotiable Instruments Act. This edition provides essential analysis for businesses and individuals navigating the complexities of financial crime, regulatory enforcement, and corporate compliance in an increasingly stringent legal landscape.
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DSK Legal
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Beyond The Complaint: Expanding The High Court’s Power To Quash Frivolous Criminal Proceedings
The Supreme Court of India (“Supreme Court”) in Sujoy Ghosh vs. State of Jharkhand and Anr.1, delivered a significant ruling reiterating that where quashing of criminal proceedings is sought on the ground that the complaint is frivolous, vexatious, or malicious, the court is not confined to the bare averments in the complaint/First Information Report (“FIR”). It may examine the attendant circumstances and materials on record (including undisclosed or exculpatory material) to determine whether a prima facie offence is genuinely made out or whether the proceedings amount to an abuse of process.
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