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Calling A Woman 'R***I" Amounts To Offence Of Insulting Her Modesty

In this ruling, the Magistrate clarified that the word in question is far from innocuous. "The word is not a word which is used simply to insult a person. The word is bound to insult the modesty of any hardworking woman," the court observed

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Bodily Injuries Not Essential To Prove Sexual Harassment

A bench comprising Hon'ble Mr. Justice Hrishikesh Roy and Hon'ble Mr. Justice S.V.N. Bhatti emphasized that trauma manifests differently in different individuals and rigid assumptions about how a victim ‘should' behave are both unrealistic and unjust...

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

When Bank Loans Are Not Proceeds Of Crime: The Karnataka High Court's Clarification On Pmla Attachments

The ruling of the High Court provides crucial clarity on the rights of secured creditors and the scope of attachment under the PMLA, particularly when bank funds, not illicit proceeds, form the source of property acquisition.

Saga Legal

Allahabad High Court Clarifies Passport Validity During Pendency Of Criminal Proceedings

In Rahimuddin v. Union of India (Writ-C No. 34412 of 2025), the Hon'ble Allahabad High Court has provided important clarity on a frequently disputed issue in passport law: the permissible duration for issuance or renewal of passports when criminal proceedings are pending.

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Anhad Law

United Nations' Hanoi Convention Against Cybercrime - Hon'ble Supreme Court Calls Upon India To Decide Its Position

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Parinam Law Associates

White-Collar Crime 2025

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AZB & Partners

Supreme Court Upholds Advocate-Client Privilege: A Barrier Against Investigative Overreach

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IndiaLaw LLP

Sections 138 And 143A Of The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881: Strengthening The Credibility Of Cheque Transactions

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Gurinder & Partners

Strategic Defense Against Financial Crime: A 3-Phase AI Approach

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Ankura Consulting Group LLC

White-Collar Crime 2025 – Trends & Developments

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AZB & Partners

The Aspects Of Regular As Well As Anticipatory Bail In Various Domains

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MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

Sexual Assault In Case Of Minor Cannot Be Closed Based On Compromise Between Parties

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

White-Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations Monthly Newsletter

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Supreme Court Guidelines On Expeditious Disposal & Compounding Under Section 138 NI Act: Sanjabij Tari v. Kishore S. Borcar

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IndiaLaw LLP

Customs And GST Alert – November 2025

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Argus Talks: Decrypting Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 (Video)

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Argus Partners

Streamlining Insolvency Appointments: IBBI's Second (2025) Guidelines For Professionals

India Insolvency

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IndiaLaw LLP

Webinar: The India Story - A Bright Spot For Global Investments

Worldwide Commercial

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Acuity Law

GAAR Panel Terms Hinduja Group Demerger An 'Impermissible Avoidance Arrangement'

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Aurtus Consulting LLP

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Money laundering is an illicit process of concealing the origins of illegally obtained money.

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When Bank Loans Are Not Proceeds Of Crime: The Karnataka High Court's Clarification On Pmla Attachments

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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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The Supreme Court held that while exercising power under Section 528 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) (corresponding to Section 482 of Criminal Procedure Code (CRPC))...

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Calling A Woman 'R***I" Amounts To Offence Of Insulting Her Modesty

In this ruling, the Magistrate clarified that the word in question is far from innocuous. "The word is not a word which is used simply to insult a person. The word is bound to insult the modesty of any hardworking woman," the court observed

SR

S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Bodily Injuries Not Essential To Prove Sexual Harassment

A bench comprising Hon'ble Mr. Justice Hrishikesh Roy and Hon'ble Mr. Justice S.V.N. Bhatti emphasized that trauma manifests differently in different individuals and rigid assumptions about how a victim ‘should' behave are both unrealistic and unjust...

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

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When Bank Loans Are Not Proceeds Of Crime: The Karnataka High Court's Clarification On Pmla Attachments

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Allahabad High Court Clarifies Passport Validity During Pendency Of Criminal Proceedings

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United Nations' Hanoi Convention Against Cybercrime - Hon'ble Supreme Court Calls Upon India To Decide Its Position

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