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Monthly Newsletter Arbitration - September 2026
The appellant challenged the impugned order passed by the Hon’ble High Court u/s 37(2)(a) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (“Act”) whereby the High Court affirmed the order dated 23.10.2024 passed by the Ld. Sole Arbitrator directing the deletion of respondent nos. 2, 3, 5 and 7 from the array of parties to the arbitral proceedings, on the finding that they were non-signatories to the agreements in their personal capacities.
India Litigation
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Phoenix Legal
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Jurisdiction And Survival: Examining The Limits Of Ed's Powers After Closure Of The Predicate Offence
The Delhi High Court has established critical boundaries on the Enforcement Directorate's authority under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, ruling that PMLA proceedings cannot survive once their underlying predicate offence is judicially closed. This landmark judgment addresses whether the ED can revive defunct investigations by substituting different scheduled offences through addendums to existing ECIRs, and examines the derivative nature of money laundering proceedings in relation
India Criminal
HS
Hammurabi & Solomon
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What May Constitute White Collar Crimes? Types, Examples And Legal Consequences
White collar crimes in India encompass financially motivated offences including fraud, money laundering, insider trading, and corporate misconduct. These non-violent crimes are governed by multiple statutes including the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Companies Act 2013, and Prevention of Money Laundering Act 2002, with consequences ranging from regulatory penalties to criminal prosecution.
India Criminal
AL
Anhad Law
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Jan Vishwas (Amendment Of Provisions) Bill, 2025: Decriminalising 288 Provisions For Better Ease Of Business And Ease Of Living
The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025, represents a watershed moment in this transformation. Introduced in the Lok Sabha on August 18, 2025, by Union Commerce and Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal, this landmark legislation proposes to decriminalise 288 provisions across 16 Central Acts, marking the Government of India's continued commitment to trust-based governance and regulatory rationalization
India Criminal
ML
MZM Legal
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"Wrong Statement" Not Enough: Supreme Court Sets Higher Threshold For Perjury Proceedings Under Section 340 CrPC
In Prabhakar Yeshwant Masram & Anr. v. Sou Tula Namdeorao Jaipurkar & Anr., 2026 INSC 724, the Supreme Court clarified the threshold for initiating proceedings under Section 340 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (“CrPC”) for alleged false statements made in judicial proceedings. The Court held that a mere finding that a party has made a “wrong statement” is insufficient to initiate criminal proceedings. There must be material indicating a deliberate falsehood, and the Court must additionally be satisfied that initiating an inquiry is “expedient in the interests of justice.”
India Criminal
VA
Vaish Associates Advocates
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No Predicate Offence, No PMLA: Delhi High Court Quashes FIR And Consequential ED Proceedings Against NewsClick
In M/s PPK Newsclick Studio Pvt. Ltd. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors., 2026:DHC:5098 the Delhi High Court delivered an important judgment reaffirming that criminal law and investigative powers cannot be invoked to convert commercial, regulatory, or business decisions into allegations of cheating, conspiracy, or money laundering in the absence of foundational criminal ingredients.
India Government
VA
Vaish Associates Advocates
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Understanding Forgery And Use Of A Forged Document
“Commercial disputes being given a criminal colour” is a routine issue faced by criminal courts across the country, and the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India has also quashed several criminal complaints pertaining to commercial/civil claims for that reason. It is important to note that, in such criminal complaints, the usual allegations involve offences of cheating, criminal breach of trust, forgery, and the use of forged documents.
India Criminal
SO
S&A Law Offices
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White Collar Crime And Investigations Newsletter | June 2026
The Dentons Link Legal White Collar Crime & Investigations Newsletter examines recent enforcement actions, judicial developments, and regulatory updates shaping India's white collar crime landscape. This edition covers major cases involving the Enforcement Directorate and CBI, landmark Supreme Court rulings on PMLA procedures, and significant international enforcement developments including the Adani Group matter and UK's first DPA in five years.
India Criminal
DL
Dentons Link Legal
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