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.
In an increasingly globalized world, Indian citizens frequently travel, reside, and operate businesses across international borders. A common, yet highly dangerous legal misconception is that stepping outside the territorial boundaries of India automatically extinguishes the jurisdiction of Indian criminal law.
In the realm of cross-border trade, obtaining a judgment in a foreign court is often only half the battle. The true challenge arises when a successful litigant attempts to execute that foreign decree against assets located in India. While Section 44A of the Civil Procedure Code (CPC) provides an expedited route for executing decrees from "Reciprocating Territories" (such as the UK, Singapore, and the UAE), this pathway is not absolute.
India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) share robust diplomatic and trade relations that have grown exponentially over recent decades. While the countries entered into a bilateral "Agreement on Juridical and Judicial Cooperation in Civil and Commercial Matters" in October 1999, its practical enforcement regarding judgments remained limited for nearly twenty years.
The era of "move fast and break things" in Artificial Intelligence has officially ended. Recent academic research and legislative tracking across 2024–2026 indicate a decisive global shift: governments are abandoning voluntary ethical guidelines in favor of binding, enforceable laws. For technology companies, enterprise adopters, and SaaS platforms scaling globally, regulatory compliance is now the primary barrier to entry.
The real estate sector in India has witnessed significant growth over the past two decades. However, one of the most persistent problems faced by homebuyers is the delay in construction and delivery of residential units by builders. Many buyers invest their life savings or take heavy housing loans expecting timely possession of their homes, but projects often face prolonged delays due to financial mismanagement, regulatory hurdles, or a severe lack of accountability by developers.
Industrial design protection plays a critical role in encouraging innovation and creativity in product development. In India, the Designs Act, 2000 governs the registration and protection of industrial designs, aligning heavily with international standards like the TRIPS agreement and the Locarno Classification.
The Designs Act, 2000 governs the protection of industrial designs in India. The Act aims to protect the aesthetic features of an article, including shape, configuration, pattern, ornamentation, or composition of lines or colors applied to any article. Its primary objective is to encourage innovation and creativity in industrial design while preventing unauthorized imitation or piracy of registered designs.
The Supreme Court of India recently delivered a decisive and highly anticipated judgment concerning a government contractor's right to claim interest on delayed payments. For infrastructure companies and civil contractors operating under tight margins, delayed payments by state entities are a notorious hurdle. However, this recent ruling sends a stark warning: if your contract explicitly bars interest on late payments, the courts will firmly hold you to that agreement.
For modern businesses, translating statutory mandates into automated HR Management Systems (HRMS) like Zoho, Keka, or Darwinbox requires a precise "techno-legal" approach. Misconfiguring your software can lead to compound statutory liabilities, mass employee grievances, and severe penalties. This guide breaks down the legal leave requirements under the Kerala Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1960 (with 2026 updates), detailing exactly what employers must provide and what employees are entitled to claim.
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), under the Mexican Presidency of Elisa de Anda Madrazo, has released its highly anticipated Annual Report for 2024-2025. Covering a global network of over 200 jurisdictions that represent 99% of world GDP, the report outlines the shifting frontiers in the fight against money laundering, terrorist financing, and the proliferation financing of weapons of mass destruction.