The Maharashtra Money Lending (Regulation) Act, 2014

The Maharashtra Money Lending (Regulation) Act, 2014 & The Maharashtra Money Lending (Regulation) Rules, 2014 (2026 Edition) presents the updated statutory framework governing money-lending activities in Maharashtra, as amended up to date. This book consolidates the principal Act and Rules along with earlier and allied legislations to provide a complete legal perspective on regulated lending, borrower protection, and enforcement mechanisms. Authored by Sunil Dighe, Advocate, High Court, the work serves as a practical guide to understanding lawful money-lending operations and the consequences of non-compliance under Maharashtra law.

Key Features

• Explains revision powers and appellate mechanisms
• Covers judicial review principles and statutory interpretation
• Discusses illegal money-lending practices and burden of proof
• Addresses licensing requirements and restrictions on money-lending businesses
• Examines criminal liability arising from unlawful lending
• Clarifies the legal meaning of loan and advance and applicability of the Act
• Published by Snow White, a reputed legal publisher

This book is particularly useful for advocates, judges, judicial officers, government authorities, and regulators dealing with financial regulation and consumer protection in Maharashtra. It is also valuable for law students, judicial service aspirants, bankers, finance professionals, micro-finance operators, and legal researchers who require a clear understanding of money-lending laws, licensing norms, and compliance obligations.