Civil Law

The Apostille Convention and International Document Authentication

The Apostille Convention and International Document Authentication – Shethin C.   With the onset of globalization and the necessity of regulating international trade and commerce, as well as cross-jurisdiction education, civil unions and legal disputes, a major issue that rose in international proceedings was certifying documents issued by one nation, to be valid in proceedings

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Summary Suit under Order XXXVII of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908

SUMMARY SUIT UNDER ORDER 37 OF THE CPC, 1908 This article discusses the law and process behind filing of summary suits under Order XXXVII of the Civil Procedure Code of India. Author – Jahnvi Shah A Summary Suit is a unique fast track mechanism for effectively enforcing a legal right since in these suits the

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E-Contracts in the Indian Ecosystem

CONTRACTS AND E-CONTRACTS IN THE INDIAN ECOSYSTEM   This article discusses the law surrounding general and business contracts in India and their evolution With the increasing evolution in nature of business in India, it has become more than pertinent to ensure that business interests and relationships are legally protected by all the parties involved. To

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Dishonour of Cheques: Legal Provisions in India

DISHONOUR OF CHEQUE AND ITS LEGAL PROVISIONS IN INDIA   This article discusses the law and jurisprudence around dishonour of cheques in India Author – Shikha Chandlekar Before we begin our discussion, it’s important to understand that what is a cheque and where does it draw its powers from. The cheque is a negotiable instrument

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