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Can a Live-in Relationship Give Me the Same Legal Rights as Marriage?

  Can a Live-in Relationship Give Me the Same Legal Rights as Marriage?” – Or is it just a Netflix subscription without the commitment? 🍿📜 One of our curious clients asked: “We’re in a live-in relationship. Do we have any legal protection like married couples in India?” Our legal reply: Yes... but only if your setup looks less like a weekend plan and more like a shared life! 🏠💑 #LiveInRelationshipIndia #CouplesRightsIndia #RelationshipLaw #LegalRecognition #MarriageVsLiveIn #LexisAndCompany #ModernRelationships #IndianLawExplained 📜 What Does Indian Law Say? ✅ Live-in relationships are not illegal ✅ Recognised under Article 21 (Right to Life & Personal Liberty) ✅ If the couple is of legal age, cohabitation is protected ✅ The Supreme Court calls it a relationship "in the nature of marriage" if it’s stable & long-term So no, your weekend Netflix partner isn’t automatically your legal partner. 😅 #SupremeCourtIndia #LiveInRights #RelationshipLawIndia #Le...
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Can I Use a Foreign Contract Template for My Indian Business?

  Can I Use a Foreign Contract Template for My Indian Business?" 🌍📄🇮🇳 #InternationalContracts #ForeignAgreementsIndia #LegalDraftingIndia #BusinessLawIndia #ContractTemplates #GlobalStartupIndia We get this question from founders who believe “if it works in the US, it should work in India too, right?” 😅👇 👉 “Can I use a contract template from another country for my Indian startup or business deal?” Answer: ⚠️ Technically yes, but legally... tread with caution! Foreign contract templates may look professional, but they often miss key Indian legal provisions . What’s valid in Delaware might be a disaster in Delhi! 🛑 #ContractBlunders #LegalLocalization #ForeignVsIndianLaw #BusinessDocumentsIndia #StartupContracts 📌 Why Foreign Templates Might Fail in India: 🔹 Governing Law Clause Mismatch – “This Agreement shall be governed by California law”... uh-oh, you’re in Chennai! 😬 🔹 Missing Indian Acts References – No mention of Indian Contract Act, Specific Relief A...
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Can I Use Someone Else’s Trademark If I’m Just a Small Business?

  Can I Use Someone Else’s Trademark If I’m Just a Small Business?” – Bhai, thoda adjust karlo, na? 😅™️📦 A startup founder casually asked us: “I used a big brand’s logo in my ads to show compatibility… I’m a small business, will they even notice?” Our legal reply: Oh, they’ll notice. And their lawyers eat infringement for breakfast. ☕⚖️ #TrademarkInfringement #IntellectualPropertyIndia #StartupLegalAdvice #BrandProtectionIndia #LexisAndCompany #TrademarkLawIndia #SmallBusinessLegal #IPCompliance 📌 Trademark ≠ Free Marketing Material! Just because you’re “promoting” a brand doesn’t mean you get a free pass to use their trademarked logo or name. Even if your heart is pure and your wallet is empty. 😇💸 #IPLawIndia #TrademarksAndLogos #StartupIPAwareness #LegalRisksIndia #InfringementIssues #BrandUseMistake 🚨 Here’s What Happens When You Cross the Line: ❌ Cease and desist notice in your inbox 📧 ❌ Court-ordered damages 🏛️💰 ❌ Brand reputation loss (for both parties) ...
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