Bribery and corruption investigations in India are no longer limited to public officials accepting illegal payments. Regulators today are closely..
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Commercial Disputes with Government Authorities: Licences, Approvals and Regulatory Action
Businesses in India regularly deal with government departments, regulators, municipal bodies, and statutory authorities. From obtaining licences and environmental approvals..
Presumption of Innocence in India: How the New Criminal Codes (BNS, BNSS & BSA 2023) Protect “Innocent Until Proven Guilty”
“It is better that ten guilty persons escape than that one innocent suffer.” Sir William Blackstone’s eighteenth-century formulation captures an..
Challenging Government Tenders in India: Legal Grounds and Litigation Strategy
Government tenders are often tied to large infrastructure projects, public procurement contracts, technology services, healthcare supply arrangements, and several other..
Securities Fraud and Market Manipulation: Criminal Consequences for Businesses
For years, securities fraud was often viewed as a problem limited to rogue traders, shell operators, or fringe market participants…
Money Laundering Allegations under PMLA: Investigation, Bail and Trial Process
Allegations of money laundering in India carry serious legal and reputational consequences. Even before guilt is established, an investigation under..
Interim Reliefs in Commercial Litigation: Injunctions, Stays and Urgent Remedies
Commercial disputes rarely move at a comfortable pace. By the time a lawsuit reaches trial, the damage may already be..
Responding to CBI, ED and SFIO Summons: Legal Rights and Strategic Considerations
Receiving a summons from the Central Bureau of Investigation, the Enforcement Directorate, or the Serious Fraud Investigation Office can be..
Liquidation and Voluntary Liquidation under IBC: Process and Key Considerations
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) was introduced to resolve financial distress in a structured and time-bound manner. While..
Role of High Courts and the Supreme Court in Arbitration Proceedings
Arbitration in India was designed as an alternative to long-drawn court battles. The idea was simple. Let parties resolve disputes..