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White-Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations Monthly Newsletter

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))...

India Commercial

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DSK Legal

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

Defamation (Civil & Criminal) And Online Reputation Cases: Understanding Rights In Digital Age

In the modern digital landscape, the internet has become a powerful platform for exercising the fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression.

India Litigation

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MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

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

Saga Legal

Allahabad High Court Clarifies Passport Validity During Pendency Of Criminal Proceedings

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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

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

AP

AZB & Partners

Arbitration, Civil Law, Criminal Law, And Insolvency & Bankruptcy Law- Newsletter

India Litigation

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Phoenix Legal

Judicial Oversight In Custodial Detention: A Study Of India's Remand Framework

India Government

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RPV Legal

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

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

GST (Fourth Amendment) Rules, 2025: New Registration Framework And Compliance Architecture

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Legitpro Law

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

India Insolvency

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IndiaLaw LLP

The AI Shift: How 2026 Will Redefine Business Strategy

Worldwide Technology

IMC Group

Online Gaming In India

India Media & IT

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Acuity Law

Dematerialised Shares And Stamp Duty: When Federal Disputes Burden Corporate India

India Commercial

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Corporate Professionals

General Newsletter – October 2025

Our commitment to keeping you informed about the latest legal developments continues. This month, we provide comprehensive updates across a wide array of practice areas, ensuring you're well-versed in the ever-changing legal landscape.

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DSK Legal

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

On 25 September 2025, the Supreme Court of India delivered a significant judgment in Sanjabij Tari v. Kishore S. Borcar (2025 INSC 1158), clarifying critical aspects of cheque dishonour prosecutions...

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IndiaLaw LLP

White-Collar Crime 2025

What are the key financial crime offences applicable to companies and their directors and officers? (E.g. Fraud, money laundering, false accounting...

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AZB & Partners

Threshold For Invocation Of Powers Under Erstwhile Section 482 CrPC – Law On Vexatious Criminal Cases

In Pradeep Kumar Kesarwani v. The State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr., MANU/SCOR/68068/2025 ("Pradeep Kesarwani's case"), the Supreme Court reiterated the judiciary's duty to guard against the misuse of criminal process...

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Khaitan & Co LLP

The Conflict Of Interest In Representing Multiple Accused Persons In Criminal Matters

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Metalegal Advocates

Steps For Quashing Of FIR

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Vaish Associates Advocates

300 Meter Restraining Order In Stalking & Harassment Case: The Power Of Temporary Restraining Orders (TROs)

India Litigation

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Anhad Law

Tracing Crime With Technology: The Future Of Investigations

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Kroll

Preliminary Enquiry Under BNSS: A Descent Into Ambiguity

India Litigation

DL

DSK Legal

Transfer Of Criminal Trials: Safeguard Or Delay Tactic?

White And Brief Advocates And Solicitors

Protecting Rights: Why Police Summons Can't Go Digital, Rules Supreme Court

India Litigation

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

'Unreliable Evidence': Supreme Court Frees Man From Death Row, Reforms DNA Procedure Nationwide

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IndiaLaw LLP

Supreme Court Cancels Bail In Shelter Home Abuse Case: A Judicial Reaffirmation Of Victim Rights And Institutional Accountability

India Litigation

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Bombay High Court Acquits All 12 In 7/11 Mumbai Train Blasts Case: Prosecution Failed To Establish Guilt

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Protecting Rights: Why Police Summons Can't Go Digital, Rules Supreme Court

In an era increasingly defined by instant communication and digital convenience, the legal landscape is constantly grappling with the integration of technology into traditional processes.

India Litigation

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

'Unreliable Evidence': Supreme Court Frees Man From Death Row, Reforms DNA Procedure Nationwide

In a transformative ruling poised to reshape the evidentiary landscape of criminal law in India, the Supreme Court in Kattavellai @ Devakar v. State of Tamil Nadu...

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IndiaLaw LLP

Supreme Court Cancels Bail In Shelter Home Abuse Case: A Judicial Reaffirmation Of Victim Rights And Institutional Accountability

In a recent decision, the Supreme Court of India in Victim ‘X' v. State of Bihar & Anr. exercised its extraordinary jurisdiction under Article 136 of the Constitution to cancel the bail granted...

India Litigation

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Bombay High Court Acquits All 12 In 7/11 Mumbai Train Blasts Case: Prosecution Failed To Establish Guilt

In a significant legal development, the Bombay High Court on July 21, 2025, acquitted all twelve accused in the 2006 Mumbai train blasts case...

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IndiaLaw LLP

Delhi High Court Quashes FIR In Live-In Relationship Dispute, Imposes Cost For Casual Use Of Criminal Law

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IndiaLaw LLP

The Crumbling Shield Of Safe Harbor: A Legal Critique Of Intermediary Immunity Under Indian Law

The legal framework surrounding digital intermediaries in India is undergoing a significant transformation. Once safeguarded by the relatively broad protective ambit of Section 79 of the Information Technology...

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King, Stubb & Kasiva

Corruption Calls Cost You Privacy: Delhi High Court Draws The Line

In a recent significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has upheld the Central Bureau of Investigation's (CBI) interception of telephonic conversations in a corruption probe...

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IndiaLaw LLP

When Technology Turns Toxic: Allahabad HC Denies Bail, Orders Rapid Trial In Digital Crime Case

In a critical pronouncement reflecting the judiciary's firm stance on cyber‑enabled offenses, the Allahabad High Court has denied bail to an individual named Ramdev...

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Revisiting The Doctrinal Divide: Cancellation Versus Revocation Of Bail Orders

DGGI had alleged that M/s Anmol Tradex Pvt. Ltd. ("Company") had fraudulently availed input tax credit (ITC) based on non-genuine invoices from the suppliers who were involved in circular trading...

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Aurtus Consulting LLP

Reclaiming Forgotten Freedoms: CJI Gavai Revives 'Bail Is The Rule' At Krishna Iyer Memorial

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IndiaLaw LLP

Unlocking The Secrets Of Search And Seizure: New Rules, New Tools, New Era

India Litigation

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Samagra Law

Improper Arrest Being A Ground Of Bail – Karnataka High Court Clarifies

India Government

Saga Legal

Compoundable Offence And Partial Quashing Of FIR

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Singhania & Co.

Anti-Corruption & Bribery Comparative Guide

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RPV Legal

Legal Protection For Transwomen In Marriages: A New Judicial Precedent Under Section 498-A IPC

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

White-Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations Monthly Newsletter

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DSK Legal

Monthly Newsletter - April 2025

India Litigation

PL

Phoenix Legal

Process Of Trial Of Criminal Cases In India

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Vaish Associates Advocates

Revisiting FIR Quashing: Supreme Court's Perspective In Abhishek Singh v. Ajay Kumar & ORS

India Litigation

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Bombay High Court Allows Accused To Travel Abroad Amid Matrimonial Dispute: A Balanced Judicial Approach

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

WhatsApp Isn't A Warrant: Why The Supreme Court Has Barred Electronic Service Of Section 41‑A / Section 35 Notices—and What The BNSS Means For Police Practice

India Litigation

VA

Vaish Associates Advocates

What Is Perjury In The Court Of Law?

EL

Ethical Legal Consultants

Accelerating Justice In Cyber Fraud Cases: Indian Government Launches E-Zero FIR Initiative

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LexOrbis

Zero FIR In Cyber Offences: A Welcome Step By The MHA To Expedite Action Against Cyber Crime

KC

Khaitan & Co LLP

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Interplay Between Tax Laws, PMLA & IBC (Video)

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Shraff Legal Advocates

Murder And Culpable Homicide – Complete Explanation IPC

Century Law Firm

Section 354 In The Indian Penal Code: Outraging The Modesty Of A Woman – Complete Explanation IPC

Century Law Firm

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

Century Law Firm

Revolutionizing Justice: Unveiling India's 2023 Legal Reforms – Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), And Bharatiya Sakshya Sanhita (BSS)

Century Law Firm

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