In Satender Kumar Antil v. Central Bureau of Investigation, 2026 INSC 115, the Supreme Court of India has reiterated and strengthened the safeguards governing arrest under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), holding that issuance of notice under Section 35(3) of the BNSS is the rule in cases involving offences punishable with imprisonment of […]
In Anagh v. State of Kerala & Ors., 2026:KER:16819, the Kerala High Court set aside an order of the Magistrate returning a private complaint solely on the ground that the complainant had not furnished the postal address of the accused. The case arose from a private complaint filed by the petitioner alleging that the accused […]
I. Introduction Freezing of bank accounts has emerged as one of the most frequently invoked investigative measures, particularly in cases involving cyber fraud, financial misappropriation and economic offences. While the stated objective is the preservation of suspected proceeds of crime, the practical consequences are immediate and far-reaching, crippling day-to-day operations, paralyzing business activity, preventing payment of […]
The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (“DPDP Act”) establishes a comprehensive framework governing the processing of digital personal data in India. A common question that arises for employers is whether consent is required to process the personal data of employees, or whether such processing may be undertaken under another lawful basis recognised by the […]
The Information Technology framework in India regulates how digital platforms, social media, online gaming services, and intermediaries function. With rapid growth of social media, AI-generated content, and online gaming, earlier rules became insufficient to handle new digital challenges. Information Technology Rules (Before Amendment) Before the February 2026 amendments, the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital […]
In Tarsem Lal v. Directorate of Enforcement, Criminal Appeal No. 2608 of 2024 (2024 INSC 434), the Supreme Court of India delivered a significant ruling clarifying the procedural position under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) in relation to custody, arrest powers and the applicability of the stringent bail conditions under Section 45. […]
