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Notes on Indian corporate, commercial, property, IP and dispute resolution practice.
Practical notes on Indian law and procedure from LexNova Legal Associates, written for business owners, property buyers, NRIs and individuals dealing with courts and registries in Chennai and across India. Each note explains process and documentation rather than promising outcomes.
Choosing a business structure in India: private limited, LLP or proprietorship
Choose a private limited company if you expect outside investment or need a clear equity structure; an LLP if you want limited liability with a lighter compliance lo…
5 August 2026 Dispute ResolutionRecovering unpaid business dues in India: the realistic options
Recovery usually starts with a documented demand, and then follows one of four routes: negotiated settlement, a civil suit (summary procedure where the claim is on a…
1 July 2026 Commercial LawCommercial contracts: the clauses Indian businesses most often get wrong
Most commercial disputes turn on five clauses: what triggers payment, what happens on delay, how liability is limited, how either side can exit, and where and how a …
3 June 2026 Intellectual PropertyTrade mark registration in India: process, timeline and common objections
An Indian trade mark application moves through search and classification, filing, examination, publication in the Trade Marks Journal, a period for third-party oppos…
6 May 2026 Property LawWhat a power of attorney can and cannot do in India
A power of attorney authorises someone to act for you within the powers actually written into it. It does not transfer ownership, it does not survive revocation or t…
8 April 2026 NRI Legal ServicesNRI property matters in Chennai: what to organise from abroad
Most Chennai property and succession work can be run from abroad with three things in place: certified copies of the property and family documents, a correctly draft…
1 September 2026 Property LawTitle verification before buying property in Chennai
Before paying any advance for a Chennai property, verify the seller's chain of title for at least the statutory period, obtain the encumbrance certificate from the r…
1 September 2026This article is general information about Indian law and procedure as at the date of publication. It is not legal advice, and outcomes depend on the facts of each matter. Please take advice on your own situation before acting.
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