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Anwesh Patnaik

Associate in Disputes practice at the Mumbai office of Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas. Anwesh can be reached at anwesh.patnaik@cyrilshroff.com

Sanctions by Formula: What the Graham Act Means for India’s Trade and Businesses

Summary: The US Senate has passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which proposes to impose up to 100% secondary tariffs on countries importing significant volumes of Russian crude oil or natural gas, affecting all sectors regardless of goods. As one of the largest purchasers of Russian energy, India faces a significant risk of triggering this mechanism. This article examines the framework of the proposed legislation, its likely commercial impact on Indian trade, and the contractual and policy measures that Indian businesses must now consider.

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From Compliance to Crime: Investigating CSR Misuse and Corporate Accountability in India

Summary: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) fraud has emerged as a significant and growing area of corporate misconduct in India, triggering a wave of internal investigations across organisations. This article examines India’s mandatory CSR framework, the patterns of fraud that have surfaced since its enactment and the consequent rise of corporate internal investigations as an essential governance tool.

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