India: White Collar Crime, Anti-Corruption & Fraud

India follows a common law system where the civil court structure is defined and governed by the Code of Civil Procedure 1908 (CPC). The hierarchy of civil courts begins with the civil judge (Junior division)/Munsiff courts followed by a civil judge (Senior Division), district courts at the district level. The supervisory jurisdiction over all district courts in a state vests with the High Court having jurisdiction over such state. At the pinnacle, is the Supreme court of India – which is the country’s highest constitutional court.

The principle of free consent is one of the cornerstones of contract law and plays a fundamental role in determining whether an agreement qualifies as a valid and enforceable contract under the Indian Contract Act, 1872. A contract becomes legally binding only when the parties enter into it voluntarily and with a clear understanding of its essential terms.

DSK Legal's June 2026 newsletter delivers comprehensive updates across multiple practice areas including capital markets, competition law, dispute resolution, employment law, infrastructure, international trade, media and entertainment, banking regulations, insolvency, sports and gaming, and white collar crime. Stay informed about the latest regulatory developments, case law, and compliance requirements shaping the legal landscape across these diverse sectors.

When Parliament reduces the punishment for an offence, a question that immediately arises is whether those already facing prosecution for that offence receive the benefit of the reduction in punishment/penal consequences.

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.

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.

The objective of this webinar was to address how international investors can calibrate Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption (ABAC) risk in India without killing deals.

With the Dutch Supreme Court's 6 March 2026 dismissal of Antrix's cassation challenge, attention has once again turned to one of the most closely watched India-linked arbitration disputes in recent years.

The Supreme Court of India's recent judgment in United India Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Sayona Colors Pvt. Ltd. (2026 INSC 287) represents a watershed moment in the jurisprudence...