LAW OFFICES OF SHIKHAR SHARMA
Insights & Perspectives
Regular analysis and forensic perspectives on India's litigation landscape, white-collar developments, and the complexities of domestic and international arbitration. Our insights reflect the Chambers' discipline in strategy and precision in counsel.
Insights & Perspectives
White-Collar Crime |
Examining the Implications: Section 50 Summons and the Erosion of Due Process Rights
Section 50 summons under the PMLA place individuals in a difficult position—compelled to speak, yet exposed to self-incrimination. The framework raises serious concerns about fairness and the gradual dilution of constitutional safeguards.
Companies Act - sfio|
Is Section 212(2) of the Companies Act Flawed in Mandating Transfer of Investigations to SFIO?
Mandatory transfer of investigations to SFIO can disrupt the natural course of inquiries and concentrate excessive power in one agency. It also raises questions around efficiency, overlap, and procedural balance.
White collar crime - corruption |
Section 11 of the Prevention of Corruption Act: A Tough Offence to Defend, but Not Impossible
Section 11 casts a wide net, making even seemingly innocuous acceptance of benefits legally risky for public servants. Yet, with the right approach, gaps in intent and evidence can still offer a viable defence.