Force Majeure Clauses In Commercial Contract: Drafting And Enforcement In India
Force majeure is a contractual provision that excuses one or both parties from performing their contractual obligations when an extraordinary event beyond their control prevents or impedes performance. The term comes from French meaning’ Superior force’ And refers to events that are so unusual and unforeseeable that they fall outside the normal risk that contracting […]
GST Investigations and Summons: Rights and Obligations of Taxpayers During DGGI Proceedings
Indian indirect tax system has been considerably strengthened due to a unified taxation system aided by smart technology, and intelligent use of data analytics for compliance and verification. To further tackle issues like tax evasion, fake invoicing, bogus ITC, and other offences committed under GST, the Government also strengthened its enforcement mechanism. The premier intelligence […]
Legal Guide to Website Terms and Conditions for Startups and Online Platforms in India
If you are launching a startup or running a platform in India, whether it’s an e-commerce site, a SaaS tool, a marketplace, or a content app, having solid Terms and Conditions is a must. These are not boring legal documents; they are your first line of defence against disputes, misuse, and liability claims. In India, […]
India–Malaysia CEPA: Strengthening Bilateral Trade and Strategic Economic Cooperation
The India-Malaysia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) is a monumental aspect of both countries’ economic partnerships; it represents a massive advancement in the economic relationship between the two countries. The agreement came into force on 1 July 2011 and aims to further enhance trade between the two countries, liberalise service sectors, encourage investment between the […]
Digital Trade Rules and Cross-Border Supply Chains: Compliance Steps for IP, Customs and Data Flow
Introduction The rise of the global economy in the 21st century has seen digitized trade not only incorporate trade as one of its aspects but also form a key support system for worldwide supply chains. The rise and increased use of digitized services and intellectual property protection have not only changed international trade practices concerning […]
Capital Structuring in UAE Joint Ventures Post-Foreign Ownership Reforms
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been a hub for incoming investment in the region, due to its business-friendly environment, solid infrastructure, and stable political environment. In previous years foreign investors that wanted to set up in the UAE needed a UAE national partner with 51% equity interest in the majority of businesses established in […]
Securities Market Code, 2025
Securities Market Code, 2025 The Indian capital markets have operated under a fragmented legal framework for decades. The introduction of the Securities Market Code, 2025 (the Code) in the Lok Sabha on December 18, 2025, marks the end of this era. This legislation is a foundational reset. It seeks to consolidate and replace the three […]
India’s Labour Codes 2025: Reconstructing the Legal Architecture of Work in a Transforming Economy
Introduction India is at a pivotal moment in the development of its regulatory framework governing its workforce through labour law reforms. The consolidation of the previously existing four Comprehensive Labour Codes into 1 complete Code which consolidates all 29 Central Labour Laws is not merely an updating of existing legislation; it has resulted in a […]
Turning Liability into Legitimacy Online
Introduction The digital marketplace of today has created an online business that can be established in days and ruined in minutes. One dispute, one violation of privacy, one misunderstanding of the service requirements can result in harm to reputation or expensive lawsuits. It is in this place where Terms and Conditions (T&C)- which are usually […]
Sanctions & Export Control Compliance Risks for Indian Companies in Global Trade
In the current era of an interconnected world economy, businesses involved in foreign trade are constantly faced with some of the most important issues there are —-sanctions and export control compliance. Indian firms, as they become more involved with expanding supply chains and markets globally are coming under closer scrutiny in terms of compliance with […]