The Docket

Plain-English notes on Indian law and regulation, written for founders and businesses rather than other lawyers. General awareness only - not legal advice, and not specific to any client or matter.

Data Protection

DPDP Act, 2023: Where Enforcement Actually Stands

A plain-English status check on India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 - what is already in force, what is still pending, and what businesses should be doing now.

September 8, 2026
IP & Trademarks

Trademark Registration in India: What Founders Should Sort Before Filing

A plain-English checklist of what founders should clarify before filing a trademark in India - distinctiveness, class selection, ownership, and common filing mistakes.

September 10, 2026
Litigation & Disputes

MSME Act Section 18: What a Vendor Should Know Before Filing a Recovery Claim

A general explainer on the delayed-payment recovery mechanism under Sections 15-18 of the MSMED Act, 2006, for vendors and founders dealing with overdue commercial payments.

September 8, 2026
Corporate & Commercial

Five Clauses Founders Routinely Skip in a Vendor Contract

A practical, non-technical look at the five contract terms founders most often leave out of vendor agreements, and why each one matters before a dispute happens, not after.

September 8, 2026
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