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Free, verified legal education for Indian founders, freelancers, and MSMEs — real case law, common contract myths, and practical guides. New articles added regularly.
Why Would a Founder Come to Seedha Kanoon When Advocates Exist?
A college friend asked me this directly. The honest answer is not what most people expect — and it is worth reading before you decide what legal help you actually need.
Why Your Non-Compete Clause Probably Won't Hold Up
A 2025 Delhi High Court judgment on Section 27 of the Indian Contract Act — and what actually protects you instead.
What Free Contract Templates Actually Cost Indian Founders
Five specific, documented failure modes from using unverified templates — court cases, regulatory penalties, structural gaps.
How to Protect Your IP When Hiring a Freelancer in India
Paid a freelancer to build your app? You may not legally own it. What Section 17 and 19 of the Copyright Act actually say — and the one clause that fixes it.
What Happens When a Co-Founder Leaves Without a Vesting Schedule
A co-founder who leaves after 6 months may keep 100% of their equity permanently. What Indian company law says — and how a vesting schedule prevents it.
Myth: Paying for Work Means You Own the Copyright
Under the Copyright Act, 1957, payment alone rarely transfers ownership — here's what actually does.
10 Terms Every Founder Should Know Before Raising Money
Vesting cliff, liquidation preference, valuation cap, and 7 more — with the actual document each one shows up in.
The MSME 45-Day Payment Rule, Explained
A statutory payment deadline that overrides your contract automatically — and a real tax consequence for missing it.
Trademark Registration in India: What Every Founder Should Know
The actual process, classes, fees, and documents — including the class-selection mistake that costs founders real money.
DPDP Act 2023 — What Indian Startups Actually Need to Do Before 2027
India's data protection law is commencing in phases now. Here's what you actually need in place — and what the penalties look like.
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