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Newsletter August Disputes
This newsletter examines recent Supreme Court judgments across arbitration, civil law, criminal law, insolvency, and white-collar crime. Key rulings address the binding of non-signatories to arbitration agreements, the scope of "industry" under the Industrial Disputes Act, limitations on FIR registration following Section 156(3) rejections, and the evidentiary requirements for proving bribery demands under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
India Litigation
PL
Phoenix Legal
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ED Summons Under Section 50 Of The PMLA: Understanding Your Rights And Responsibilities
The Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 grants the Enforcement Directorate sweeping powers under Section 50 to summon individuals, demand documents, and record statements under oath. Understanding the scope of these powers, the rights available to summoned persons, and the judicial safeguards established by landmark Supreme Court decisions is essential for anyone navigating ED investigations.
India Criminal
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MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants
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Shell Companies And Trade-Based Money Laundering: Legal Dimensions Of Fake Invoicing And GST/VAT Fraud In Global Trade
Globalization has undoubtedly transformed the way the world does business. With international trade acting as a key driver of economic progress, goods, services, and capital now move across borders with unprecedented ease. But this seamless flow also presents significant regulatory challenges, particularly in the form of sophisticated financial crimes that exploit the very systems meant to facilitate growth.
India Criminal
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MZM Legal
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Beyond The Pitch Deck: Legal And Ethical Failures In Start-Up Fundraising And The Crisis Of Accountability In India’s Venture Ecosystem
India’s startup ecosystem has evolved from nascent digital ventures in the early 2010s to a high-growth engine with over 110 unicorns and more than 159,000 Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (“DPIIT”)- recognised startups as of January 2025, positioning India as the third-largest startup ecosystem globally. Bolstered by venture capital (“VC”) and foreign institutional investments, startups have unlocked new markets, created millions of jobs, and shaped India’s global innovation profile.
India Commercial
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MZM Legal
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General Newsletter – August 2026
DSK Legal's August 2026 newsletter delivers comprehensive updates across multiple practice areas including capital markets, competition law, dispute resolution, employment law, infrastructure, international trade, media and entertainment, restructuring, sports and gaming, technology law, and white collar crime. The newsletter provides expert analysis and regulatory insights to help legal professionals and businesses navigate the evolving legal landscape across these diverse sectors.
India Commercial
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DSK Legal
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When Words Speak Louder Than Evidence: Supreme Court Overturns NI Act Conviction Based On Patent Cheque Tampering
The Supreme Court of India, in a criminal appeal decided on 17 July 2026 by a Bench comprising Justice Sanjay Kumar and Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva, has set aside a long chain of concurrent convictions under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, on the ground that the cheque in question was materially altered. The case, arising out of Special Leave Petition (Criminal) No. 17025 of 2025, highlights the fundamental principle that a materially altered negotiable instrument cannot form the basis of criminal liability for its dishonour.
India Criminal
IL
IndiaLaw LLP
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What Is A “Predicate Offence” And Why Does It Matter In Every ED Investigation?
The Enforcement Directorate's power to investigate money laundering cases hinges entirely on a fundamental legal concept: the predicate offence. Without a legitimately registered scheduled crime serving as the foundation, can the ED legally pursue a money laundering investigation? This analysis explores how the predicate offence acts as both an operational catalyst and a constitutional check on the ED's sweeping powers under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002.
India Criminal
MC
MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants
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PMLA Cannot Be Invoked Solely On The Basis Of Unexplained Assets, Holds Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court, in the case of Sanjay Kumar @ Sanjay Dhiman v. Directorate of Enforcement, Criminal Misc. Bail Application No. 38900 of 2025, delivered a significant ruling under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (“PMLA”), reiterating a legal principle which asserts that assets derived from unknown or unexplained sources cannot, merely on that basis, be presumed to constitute “proceeds of crime” arising from a scheduled offence under the PMLA.
India Government
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Vaish Associates Advocates
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Dynamic Justice: How "Dynamic+" Injunctions Are Reshaping Fraud Litigation
India's digital economy has created millions of new retail investors, but it has also opened the door to sophisticated fraudsters who impersonate banks, fintechs, and investment firms across messaging platforms. As these scams threaten not just individual victims but entire institutions through regulatory scrutiny and brand damage, Indian courts are evolving their approach from reactive measures to proactive infrastructure dismantling. With artificial intelligence now enabling hyper-realistic deepfakes and
India Litigation
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BTG Advaya
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