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Research paper

COMPARATIVE STUDY OF
WHITE-COLLAR CRIMES IN INDIA

by CA
White Collar Crimes are done by
 Higher class of person
 repute in his occupation
 Higher social status

These are done by criminals during the course of his


occupation of the position and respect
There are many instances of White Collar Crimes in India
There is an increasing trend in White Collar Frauds in India
Specifically Cyber Crimes are shooting up and loading the legislative system
Following legislation have provisions against white collar crimes:

 Indian Penal code 1860


 Commodities Act, 1955
 Prevention of Corruption Act 1988
 Negotiable Instrument Act
 Prevention of Money Laundering Act 2002
 Clause 49 of Listing Agreement
 Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) 1999
 SEBI Act 1992
Many more measures to be implemented to curb white collar crimes

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