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False Affidavits & Personal Liberty: Supreme Court Pulls Up Police (Video)

In Anwar Hussain v. State of Madhya Pradesh, the Supreme Court of India delivers a strong message on state accountability and protection of personal liberty under Article 21. The Court found that false criminal antecedents were wrongly attributed to the petitioner in a bail matter, rejecting the State’s “computer error” explanation and calling it a serious lapse affecting a citizen’s liberty.

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IndiaLaw LLP

In "Fraud" Determination, No Right Of Personal Hearing But Sc Ensures Right To Audit Reports

The Hon'ble Supreme Court has recently on 7th April 2026 clarified the scope of procedural safeguards available to borrowers before their accounts are classified as "fraud" under the Reserve Bank of India (Frauds Classification and Reporting by Commercial Banks and Select FIs) Directions, 2016 ("Master Directions, 2016") and Reserve Bank of India (Fraud Risk Management in Commercial Banks and All India Financial Institutions Directions, 2024 ("Master Directions, 2024").

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Dentons Link Legal

Mere Allegation Of Substantial Cash Payment, Without Cogent Evidence, Not Enough To Set Criminal Law In Motion - Delhi High Court

In N.G. Dev v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors., 2026:DHC:3265, the Delhi High Court reiterated that allegations involving large cash transactions cannot be sustained merely on assertions of trust, friendship, or oral understanding and must be supported by cogent and credible evidence.

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Vaish Associates Advocates

Madhya Pradesh High Court Reaffirms Double Jeopardy Protection As A Fundamental Right

In a significant ruling safeguarding constitutional protections in criminal jurisprudence, the Madhya Pradesh High Court held that an application invoking the doctrine of double jeopardy...

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Prolonged Undertrial Detention And The Right To Speedy Trial: Supreme Court Reasserts Constitutional Balance

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IndiaLaw LLP

Supreme Court Of India Resolves Split On Personal Hearings Prior To Fraud Classification

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JSA

FinTales Edition 45 – Security Stacks, Liability Reset And Small Payment Providers

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Ikigai Law

Discharged Accused Stands On A Higher Footing Than Acquitted Accused: Supreme Court

VA

Vaish Associates Advocates

From Cybersquatting To Cyber Fraud: Delhi High Court Rewrites The Rules In Dabur Case

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

KC

Khaitan & Co LLP

When The Fire Never Goes Out: Shankar V. State Of Rajasthan And The Conscience Of A Nation

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

When Owners Become Trespassers: Reaffirming The Primacy Of Possession In Criminal Law

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IndiaLaw LLP

Beyond Borders: Strategic Recovery Pathways For UAE Banks Against Indian Defaulters

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King, Stubb & Kasiva

The "Final Cut" Of Justice: When A Box Office Flop Isn't A Criminal Con

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

IT Rules 2026 Deepfake Regulation: Three Hour Takedowns And AI Labelling Obligations

India Technology

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Legitpro Law

The Supreme Court Of India Partially Set-Aside An Arbitral Award, Upholding The Contractual Bar On Pre-Award Interest And Clarifying The Distinction Between Pre-Award And Post-Award Interest

India Litigation

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JSA

Play By The New Rules: India's 2026 Online Gaming Law Decoded

India Media & IT

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Legitpro Law

JSA Mint Leadership Dialogue – Season 2

India International

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JSA

Group Governance Framework: An Imperative For Today

India Commercial

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Corporate Professionals

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International Fraud & Asset Tracing 2026 (Trends & Developments)

The intersection of India's Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code and the Prevention of Money Laundering Act has created complex legal tensions in corporate fraud cases.

India Insolvency

AP

AZB & Partners

Mere Allegation Of Substantial Cash Payment, Without Cogent Evidence, Not Enough To Set Criminal Law In Motion - Delhi High Court

In N.G. Dev v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors., 2026:DHC:3265, the Delhi High Court reiterated that allegations involving large cash transactions cannot be sustained merely on assertions of trust, friendship, or oral understanding and must be supported by cogent and credible evidence.

VA

Vaish Associates Advocates

In "Fraud" Determination, No Right Of Personal Hearing But Sc Ensures Right To Audit Reports

The Hon'ble Supreme Court has recently on 7th April 2026 clarified the scope of procedural safeguards available to borrowers before their accounts are classified as "fraud" under the Reserve Bank of India (Frauds Classification and Reporting by Commercial Banks and Select FIs) Directions, 2016 ("Master Directions, 2016") and Reserve Bank of India (Fraud Risk Management in Commercial Banks and All India Financial Institutions Directions, 2024 ("Master Directions, 2024").

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Dentons Link Legal

Appellate Authority Cannot Convert Section 74 Proceedings Into Section 73: Gstat

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CMS INDUSLAW

When Trademark Infringement Is A Crime: The Blurred Boundary With White-Collar Fraud

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Khurana and Khurana

White-Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations Monthly Newsletter

India Commercial

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DSK Legal

Industrial Accidents: From Compliance Failures To Criminal Exposure

India Commercial

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Agama Law Associates

Supreme Court Of India Resolves Split On Personal Hearings Prior To Fraud Classification

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JSA

Newsletter For April 2026

India Litigation

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Phoenix Legal

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Industrial Accidents: From Compliance Failures To Criminal Exposure

Section 105 of BNS renders every compliance manual immediately irrelevant. Device seizure signals a criminal investigation, not a regulatory inquiry. The Board’s paperwork does not address...

India Commercial

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Agama Law Associates

When The Registrar Comes Calling: The Anatomy Of An ROC Prosecution And Its Defence Strategies

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...

India Commercial

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Corporate Professionals

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

India Commercial

Trinity Chambers

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

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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

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Crime

False Affidavits & Personal Liberty: Supreme Court Pulls Up Police (Video)

In Anwar Hussain v. State of Madhya Pradesh, the Supreme Court of India delivers a strong message on state accountability and protection of personal liberty under Article 21. The Court found that false criminal antecedents were wrongly attributed to the petitioner in a bail matter, rejecting the State’s “computer error” explanation and calling it a serious lapse affecting a citizen’s liberty.

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Supreme Court Holds That A Final Decree Under Order XII Rule 6 Of The CPC Can Be Passed, Based On Admission Made In Course Of Criminal Proceedings

Supreme Court through its judgement dated 08.05.2026 in the matter of Sheikh Abedin v Iqbal Ahmed & Another held that final decree under Order XII Rule 6 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (“CPC”) can be passed, based on admission made in course of criminal proceedings.

India Litigation

Sagus Legal

Prolonged Undertrial Detention And The Right To Speedy Trial: Supreme Court Reasserts Constitutional Balance

The Supreme Court of India in Vaibhav Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh has once again drawn attention to a recurring and deeply concerning issue within the criminal justice system...

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

The Double Edged Sword: Women-Centric Laws In India — Protection, Misuse, And The Path To Gender Justice

India Government

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Khurana and Khurana

Madhya Pradesh High Court Reaffirms Double Jeopardy Protection As A Fundamental Right

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IndiaLaw LLP

Beyond The Complaint: Expanding The High Court’s Power To Quash Frivolous Criminal Proceedings

India Litigation

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JSA

F*** OFF! High Court Quashes Sexual Harassment FIR Against Employer Over Use Of Abusive Language In Work Email

India Litigation

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IndiaLaw LLP

Discharged Accused Stands On A Higher Footing Than Acquitted Accused: Supreme Court

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Vaish Associates Advocates

Maintenance Cannot Be Diluted: Supreme Court Draws The Line On Salary Deductions

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IndiaLaw LLP

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False Affidavits & Personal Liberty: Supreme Court Pulls Up Police (Video)

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IndiaLaw LLP

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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

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Singhania & Partners LLP

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