The Reserve Bank of India has released a fresh set of rules dealing with co-lending partnerships between regulated financial institutions. These new norms, issued through the RBI (Co-Lending Arrangements) Directions, 2025, are meant to streamline how banks and NBFCs work together while lending to customers. They replace the 2020 co-lending circular and set out a more structured approach for future arrangements.   The updated framework applies to commercial banks (with the exc

In a significant ruling delivered in Suo Motu Writ Petition (Criminal) No. 2 of 2025 , the Supreme Court of India has discussed the crucial protection afforded to attorney-client communications. The judgment emphasizes that an individual’s ability to seek legal advice must remain free from undue intrusion by investigative agencies. The case arose from a loan dispute filed at Odhav Police Station, following which the accused’s lawyer secured bail before the Sessions Court. Sub

India has taken a major step towards formal regulation of its fast-growing online gaming sector with the enactment of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 (“the Act”) and the release of the Draft Rules, 2025 (“the Draft Rules”). Together, these instruments aim to define what constitutes lawful online gaming, safeguard users, and establish a clear oversight mechanism. While the Act seeks to encourage innovation in e-sports and social gaming, it draws a firm