Last month, this article in the Economic Times indicated that American law firms specialising in whistleblower laws are scouting for potential Indian clients. The firms are seeking out individuals who will come forward and report frauds under various American laws, such as the False Claims Act, or under the whistleblowing programmes of the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC). But while American firms are seeing a significant market in India, Indian firms may not share a similar vision. Why? One of the biggest reasons could be the difference in the statutory provisions in the two countries. India: In 2003, Satyendra Dubey’s death brought […]
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