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Let's Talk Criminal Law
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Adv. Sunny Punamiya
Serious Fraud Investigation Office[SFIO]
Companies Act, 2013
Establishment of Serious Fraud Investigation Office
1.1 Short Introduction The Companies Act, 2013 ¹ provides for the powers and procedure of the investigative arm of Central Government, Serious Fraud Investigation Office ² . Chapter 14 of the said Act outlines the role of SFIO in terms of Investigation, Searches, Seizure and Arrest. SFIO is relatively a new arm of Investigating Agency of the Central Government. It was formulated as recent as the year 2014. The requirement to bring in a new arm of Central Government is highl
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SFIO Established
Section 206
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Section 206: Power to Call for Information, Inspect Books, and Conduct Inquiries
The intention to explain the contours of Section 206 of the Companies Act, 2013, in a separate article stems from the significant substance and impact of this provision. While it is indirectly linked to Section 212 of the Act, addressing it first allows for a deeper understanding of nuances of Section 212. Section 206 deals with the - “ Power to call for information, inspect books, and conduct inquiries ”, serving as a mechanism for the Registrar of Companiesto assess a conce
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Why the Hon’ble Delhi High Court recently quashed an SFIO probe against Moser Baer in the case of: - Nita Puri v. Union of India.
Why the Delhi High Court recently quashed an SFIO probe against Moser Baer.
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INVESTIGATION BY SFIO
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Investigation by SFIO
2.1. Inter-connected provisions for Investigation by SFIO Although Section 212 of the Act exclusively and primarily deals with powers of Investigation by SFIO, there are other provisions of the Act that supplement the power as outlined under Section 212 of the Act. The provision can be termed as the “heart” to the Powers of Investigation. It is the core, from which SFIO derives its jurisdiction and authority to investigate into the affairs of any Company. Let us dive into the
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Ruling in the Padmanabhan Kishor’s case in context of “proceeds of crime”
The Supreme Court of India recently addressed a significant question: can a bribe-giver be held liable for money laundering under the...
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Expanding on "Proceeds of Crime": A Deeper Look at the Parvez Ahmed Case
The Parvez Ahmed Versus Directorate of Enforcement case provides an excellent opportunity to examine the complexities of "proceeds of crime"
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Section 207
Section 207: Unveiling Corporate Transparency- Inspection & Inquiry
Section 207: Conduct of Inspection and Inquiry Section 207 of the Companies Act, 2013, outlines the manner, mode, and conduct of inspection and inquiry by the Registrar of Companies or the Central Government. This section builds upon the powers granted under Section 206 of the Act to investigate corporate affairs, ensuring compliance, accountability, and transparency. It offers a procedural framework for inquiry and inspection. 4.1 Sub-section (1): Cooperation with Inspection
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