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Expanding Scope and Strengthening Enforcement: Significant Amendments in the CCI’s 2025 Recovery Regulations
CCI’s 2025 regulations overhaul penalty recovery with expanded scope, third-party liability, and legal heir accountability.
Mar 5, 20257 min read
Sanction for Prosecution: Did the Supreme Court Overlook Deemed Sanction Under BNSS?
Did the Supreme Court overlook BNSS’s deemed sanction provision? This analysis dissects the ruling's impact on public servant prosecutions.
Mar 4, 20255 min read
A Comprehensive Overview of the EU’s AI Act: New Era in AI Governance – A Bold Step or a Regulatory Minefield?
An in-depth analysis of the EU's AI Act—its key provisions, risk-based approach, and global implications for AI governance.
Mar 1, 202517 min read
Delhi High Court Reaffirms the Rajesh Agarwal Doctrine: Personal Hearing Must Precede Fraud Classification
In a pivotal ruling, the Delhi High Court has reaffirmed that borrowers are entitled to a personal hearing before their accounts are classified as fraud under the RBI Master Directions. Drawing upon the Supreme Court’s decision in SBI v. Rajesh Agarwal, the Court reinforced that procedural fairness and natural justice demand more than just written representation when civil consequences are involved.
Mar 1, 20255 min read
Bombay High Court Reaffirms: SEBI’s Regulatory Jurisdiction No Bar to Criminal Investigation in Financial Fraud Cases
The Bombay High Court, in Shoaib Richie Sequeira v. State of Maharashtra, directed the formation of a CBI-led Special Investigation Team to probe a massive cross-border financial fraud. Despite compelling evidence, both the EOW and CBI had failed to act, citing SEBI's jurisdiction. The Court reaffirmed its constitutional authority to ensure fair and impartial investigations when agencies fail to fulfil their statutory responsibilities.
Feb 14, 20254 min read
RBI Introduces .bank.in and .fin.in to Strengthen Financial Security and Combat Fraud
RBI launches .bank.in for banks and plans .fin.in for NBFCs, enhancing cybersecurity and safeguarding users from financial fraud.
Feb 14, 20253 min read
SEBI Strengthens Regulations for Persons Associated with the Securities Market
SEBI enforces stricter regulations on market associations, barring unauthorised investment advisory and misleading return claims.
Feb 8, 20254 min read
RBI’s Revised Penalty & Compounding Framework Under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007: Strict Yet Balanced
RBI introduces a revised framework for penalties & compounding under the PSS Act, ensuring fair enforcement & compliance clarity.
Feb 5, 20254 min read
Appellate Tribunal Holds Unexecuted Agreement Not Benami under Section 2(9)(A) of the Benami Act
In a significant ruling under the Benami Act, the SAFEMA Appellate Tribunal quashed a provisional attachment order where no sale deed was executed and ownership never transferred. The case reinforces that partial payment and mere intent to purchase do not amount to a benami transaction under s. 2(9)(A), absent legal title or possession.
Jan 31, 20254 min read
Supreme Court Reiterates — Not All Provocation Will Reduce The Crime Of Murder To Culpable Homicide
The SC explains the conditions for applying the exception of grave and sudden provocation under s. 300 of the IPC in homicide cases.
Jan 27, 20254 min read
Supreme Court Clarifies Maintenance Rights Over Marital Obligation
The SC clarifies that a wife’s right to maintenance under s. 125 of the CrPC is not negated by a restitution decree in the husband's favour.
Jan 24, 20254 min read
[Delhi HC] Delayed Adjudication under Customs Act Results in Violation of Principles of Natural Justice
A pivotal Delhi HC ruling underscores that prolonged adjudication delays in customs cases breach the principles of natural justice.
Jan 20, 20254 min read
Supreme Court Clarifies Impact of Minor Discrepancies in Witness Testimony on Criminal Trials
The SC clarifies that minor contradictions in witness testimony do not undermine the prosecution's case if overall evidence is reliable.
Jan 18, 20253 min read
Supreme Court: Sanction Orders and Procedural Justice in Anti-Corruption Trials
The Supreme Court clarifies the validity of sanction orders under the Prevention of Corruption Act and their impact on justice and fairness.
Jan 16, 20253 min read
RBI’s New Master Direction: A Comprehensive Framework for Non-Resident Investment in Debt Instruments
The RBI’s 2025 Master Direction simplifies non-resident investment in India’s debt markets, enhancing regulatory clarity and access.
Jan 16, 20255 min read
Enhancing Credit Transparency in India: RBI Issues Comprehensive Guidelines for Credit Information Reporting
RBI guidelines streamline credit reporting, enhancing transparency, data accuracy, and grievance redressal for borrowers and institutions.
Jan 10, 20256 min read
Understanding SEBI’s Circular on Shareholding Transfers: Exemptions for Immediate Relatives & Change in Control Implications
SEBI clarifies that shareholding transfers among immediate relatives do not constitute a change in control, ensuring market stability.
Jan 8, 20254 min read
The Ethical Compass of Legal Advocacy
Explore the role of ethics in legal advocacy, addressing key challenges lawyers face and why integrity is vital for justice and success.
Jan 6, 20257 min read
Breaking Down the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025: With Examples that Affect your Daily Life
Explore the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, with practical examples to understand their impact on businesses and daily life.
Jan 6, 20258 min read
External Commercial Borrowings: Framework and Challenges
Explore the regulatory framework and challenges of ECBs, including key risks, approval routes, and compliance essentials.
Jan 5, 202512 min read