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No Predicate Offence, No PMLA: Delhi High Court Quashes FIR And Consequential ED Proceedings Against NewsClick
In M/s PPK Newsclick Studio Pvt. Ltd. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors., 2026:DHC:5098 the Delhi High Court delivered an important judgment reaffirming that criminal law and investigative powers cannot be invoked to convert commercial, regulatory, or business decisions into allegations of cheating, conspiracy, or money laundering in the absence of foundational criminal ingredients.
India Government
VA
Vaish Associates Advocates
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White Collar Crime And Investigations Newsletter | June 2026
The Dentons Link Legal White Collar Crime & Investigations Newsletter examines recent enforcement actions, judicial developments, and regulatory updates shaping India's white collar crime landscape. This edition covers major cases involving the Enforcement Directorate and CBI, landmark Supreme Court rulings on PMLA procedures, and significant international enforcement developments including the Adani Group matter and UK's first DPA in five years.
India Criminal
DL
Dentons Link Legal
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Refining The Framework For Investments From Land Bordering Countries: Key Changes Under The 2026 Amendment
The Indian government has introduced significant amendments to foreign direct investment regulations affecting investments from countries sharing land borders with India. These changes, formalized through the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) (Amendment) Rules, 2026, provide crucial clarity on beneficial ownership definitions and introduce new compliance requirements that align with anti-money laundering standards.
India Government
BA
BTG Advaya
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India's Press Note 3 Overhaul: From Restriction To Strategic Recalibration
The Indian government recently approved a significant amendment to the country’s Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) framework, specifically targeting investments in which the ultimate beneficial ownership traces back to countries sharing a land border with India (LBCs). The formal implementing notification was issued by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) in Press Note 2 (2026 Series) on March 15, 2026 (PN2), amending the extant FDI Policy.
India Government
Fox & Mandal
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Indian Cabinet Eases FDI Rules In Relation To Investments From Countries That Share A Land Border With India Under "Press Note 3"
On 10 March 2026, the Government of India issued a press release (Press Release) indicating that Union Cabinet (Cabinet) has approved amendments to the foreign direct investment (FDI) regime in India with respect to for investments into India with beneficial ownership originating from countries sharing land borders with India (LBCs) under a regulation known as "Press Note 3" (PN3).
India Government
KC
Khaitan & Co LLP
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