Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Once Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) and name approval prerequisites are ready, filing the integrated SPICe+ (INC-32) form with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (Central Registration Centre / ROC Kanpur jurisdiction) typically takes 5 to 10 working days, subject to document verification and PAN/TAN issuance.

Under Section 27 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, post-termination non-compete clauses that restrict an individual from exercising a lawful profession or trade are generally void. However, in-term exclusivity clauses, confidentiality obligations, intellectual property assignments, and narrowly tailored non-solicitation covenants remain enforceable.

Under Section 10 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, an agreement requires free consent of competent parties, lawful consideration, and a lawful object. Additionally, to be admissible in evidence without penalty under the Indian Stamp Act as applicable in Uttar Pradesh, the instrument must be executed on appropriate UP e-Stamp paper.

Yes. Following incorporation, entities must file Form INC-20A (declaration of commencement of business within 180 days), appoint a statutory auditor within 30 days, maintain statutory registers, and complete annual AOC-4 and MGT-7 filings with ROC Kanpur.

First, the cheque must be presented within 3 months of its date (validity period). Second, upon dishonour, the payee must issue a written statutory demand notice within 30 days of receiving the bank return memo. Third, the drawer has 15 days from receipt of notice to make payment. Fourth, if unpaid, the criminal complaint must be filed before the jurisdictional Magistrate within 30 days after the 15-day cure period expires.

Complaints regarding registered real estate projects are filed online through the respective State RERA portal under Section 31 of the RERA Act, 2016 for interest on delayed possession, structural defect remediation, or statutory refunds. Appeals against authority orders lie before the State Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (REAT).

Under Section 4 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (as amended), the minimum amount of default required for a financial creditor (Section 7) or operational creditor (Section 9) to file a Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process application before the jurisdictional NCLT Bench is Rs. 1 Crore.

Yes. Under Sections 15 to 18 of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act, 2006, a registered Micro or Small enterprise can file a claim on the MSME Samadhaan portal before the jurisdictional Micro and Small Enterprises Facilitation Council (MSEFC) for principal plus compound interest at three times the RBI bank rate.

No. In compliance with Bar Council of India Rules, submitting an inquiry through this website or communicating preliminary facts for a conflict-of-interest check does not establish an advocate-client relationship. Formal representation begins only upon execution of a written engagement letter or vakalatnama.

Please prepare a chronological summary of dates and events, copies of executed agreements or purchase orders, relevant statutory notices or show-cause letters received, bank return memos or ledger statements (for recovery matters), and any prior court or tribunal pleadings.

Yes. We regularly advise domestic corporations, startups, promoters, and creditors located across India for corporate governance, commercial contracts, RERA proceedings, and litigation before High Courts, Commercial Courts, NCLT, and DRT benches nationwide.

Fee structures depend on the nature of the mandate—such as fixed-scope transactional drafting, monthly corporate secretarial/advisory retainers, or stage-wise appearance and pleading fees for litigation and arbitration. A transparent written scope of work is shared after the initial conflict check.