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Excessive Bail is no Bail – Supreme Court Relaxes Bail Conditions
SC rules on unified sureties for multiple FIRs, easing the bail process across states, upholding fundamental rights under Article 21
Aug 30, 20243 min read
Drawing the Line: Supreme Court Reminds that Cheating and Criminal Breach of Trust are Distinct & Cannot Co-exist
Supreme Court clarifies: mere non-payment of debts does not establish criminal liability, underscoring the separation of civil and criminal
Aug 30, 20245 min read
Supreme Court Acquits Accused Due to Inadmissible Evidence and Procedural Lapses in NDPS Case
Analysis of a landmark Supreme Court verdict, highlighting key legal errors in NDPS convictions and procedural integrity
Aug 29, 20243 min read
New Standards for Regulated Entities: SEBI’s Comprehensive Cybersecurity and Resilience Framework
SEBI sets robust cyber safeguards for securities firms, aligning with global standards to fortify market resilience
Aug 26, 20248 min read
Appellate Tribunal SAFEMA Revisits Penalty Proportionality: Balancing Compliance, Proportionality, and Regulatory Oversight under FEMA
The SAFEMA Tribunal reduced penalties under FEMA, recognising the importance of proportionality in regulatory enforcement and compliance.
Aug 25, 20243 min read
Revamping Self-Regulation: RBI’s New Framework for Governance & Accountability of SROs
Explore RBI's enhanced SRO governance rules to boost market integrity and innovation.
Aug 24, 20245 min read
Allahabad High Court Quashes Unreasoned Summoning in Benami Case: Emphasizes Judicial Scrutiny
The Allahabad HC stresses the need for reasoned summoning orders in benami cases, ensuring proper judicial scrutiny and legal adherence.
Aug 24, 20244 min read
Delhi High Court Balances Between the Right to Travel & National Economic Interests: A Judicial Pattern in the Making?
The Delhi HC balances personal liberty with national economic interests, upholding travel restrictions amid ongoing financial investigations
Aug 23, 20244 min read
[Rajasthan HC] Arbitration Application Allowed Despite Respondents' Objections Regarding Procedural Requirements, Limitations, and Quantum of Claim
Rajasthan HC rules in favour of L&T, dismissing RUIDP's objections on procedural grounds and claim limits in an arbitration case.
Aug 22, 20244 min read
MoF Introduces Key Amendments to FEM (Non-debt Instruments) Rules, 2019: Facilitating Equity Swaps, Defining Control, and Updating Investment Norms
MoF's new rules enhance foreign equity swaps and refine investment controls.
Aug 22, 20244 min read
RBI Strengthens Guidelines for NBFC Peer-to-Peer Lending Platforms
RBI revises P2P lending norms to boost transparency and curb malpractices, effective immediately.
Aug 21, 20243 min read
Speculation or Strategy: The Dynamics of Litigation Funding in India
Explore the evolving role of third-party funding in India's legal sector, highlighting its benefits and the need for regulatory clarity.
Aug 20, 202410 min read
Compounding of Offences under the Customs Act: A Mechanism for Efficient Dispute Resolution
Compounding of Offences under the Customs Act: A Mechanism for Efficient Dispute Resolution
Introduction
The compounding of offences offers
Aug 16, 20249 min read
Acquittal in Cheque Bounce Case: Supreme Court Emphasises Evidence Over Presumption
SC upholds acquittal in cheque bounce case, emphasising robust evidence over mere legal presumption.
Aug 16, 20244 min read
SEBI Introduces New Institutional Mechanism to Prevent Fraudulent Transactions in AMCs
SEBI issues new rules for AMCs to combat market fraud, enhancing surveillance and accountability.
Aug 11, 20243 min read
RBI Drafts New Guidelines for Managing Model Risks in Credit Across Financial Institutions
Explore RBI's draft for robust credit model risk management in financial institutions.
Aug 10, 20243 min read
[Supreme Court] Banks Must Follow the MSME Revival Framework Before Classifying Accounts as NPAs
SC mandates MSME restructuring before NPA status, reinforcing legal protections for small businesses.
Aug 7, 20243 min read
Beyond the Basics: A Comprehensive Guide to Bail Cancellation - Jurisdiction, Grounds, and Proof
Explore the jurisprudence of bail cancellation, including judicial criteria and proof burdens.
Aug 6, 202412 min read
RBI’s 2024 Directions on Wilful & Large Defaulters: A Comprehensive Framework for Transparent Classification, Treatment & Reporting
RBI's 2024 rules enhance financial system integrity by tightening wilful defaulter identification and treatment.
Aug 5, 20246 min read
De Beers Consolidated Mines v. Howe: A Landmark Judgment Where Central Management Outweighed Location for Taxation Purposes
House of Lords rules: Company's tax residency determined by central management, not incorporation.
Jul 30, 20244 min read