M S Sulthan Legal Associates is an Indian law firm with offices in Kozhikode, Kochi and New Delhi. Its advocates write on court rulings, corporate and commercial law, technology and data privacy, intellectual property and property law. These articles are for general information only and are not legal advice.
Plantation land is exempt from Kerala's ceiling limits under Section 81 of the Land Reforms Act, 1963, with conditions. What Land Reforms 2.0 means for owners and estate buyers.
India has no dedicated franchise law, so the agreement carries the load. This checklist covers the clauses that matter and how to avoid disputes with your franchisor.
Indian startup rules shifted in 2026: a new DPIIT Deep Tech category, revised eligibility thresholds and an MCA compliance amnesty. What founders should do about governance now.
A compliance timeline for societies in Kerala, updated for the Kerala Societies Registration Act, 2025: governance duties, state filings, tax audits and FCRA obligations.
A US-style SAFE does not work cleanly under Indian law. This guide explains the iSAFE, FEMA conditions, convertible notes and the risks founders should weigh before signing.
Software code is protected under the Copyright Act, 1957, but courts and generative AI are reshaping the position. This guide covers registration, Section 19 reversion and expression versus function.
How tech founders can structure an M&A exit to manage tax, with a flat 12.5% LTCG on unlisted equity. Covers share swaps, the dry tax trap and Section 54F reinvestment.
A Section 138 cheque bounce complaint is strictly procedural. These are the five filing mistakes that most often prove fatal to the case, and how to avoid each one.
When a writ petition under Article 226 is the right remedy against state action. Covers the five writs, grounds for filing and the situations where High Courts decline to intervene.
Selling part of a property that shares a road, well or utility line? Why relying on an implied easement is risky, and how express reservations and survey sketches protect both sides.