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Can I Sue My Business Partner for Misusing Company Funds?

  Can I Sue My Business Partner for Misusing Company Funds?” – From Bros to Foes! πŸ’°πŸ”πŸ§Ύ Here’s a fiery and frequently asked client question: πŸ‘‰ “My business partner is misusing company funds for personal expenses. Can I take legal action against them?” πŸ˜€πŸ’ΈπŸ¦ πŸ’‘ Answer: Absolutely YES! Indian law provides strong legal remedies for financial mismanagement and breach of fiduciary duty by a partner or director. You can file a civil, criminal or corporate complaint depending on the type of business and evidence. πŸ”₯πŸ§‘‍⚖️ #PartnershipDisputes #DirectorMisuseIndia #BusinessFraud #LexisAndCompany #CorporateLitigationIndia #BreachOfTrust #FundsMisuseIndia #CompanyLawRemedy πŸ“Œ Legal Options Available to You: ✅ Civil Suit for Recovery – under Indian Contract Act & Specific Relief Act ✅ Criminal Complaint – under IPC Sections 403 (Criminal Misappropriation), 406 (Criminal Breach of Trust), 420 (Cheating) ✅ Petition before NCLT – if it’s a company under Companies Act, 2013 ✅...

Is It Mandatory to Register a Freelance Contract in India?

  Is It Mandatory to Register a Freelance Contract in India? πŸ–‹️πŸ“ƒπŸ’»” Freelancers often ask us while sipping chai over Zoom ☕πŸ’¬: “I just signed a freelance gig with a client. Do I have to register the contract with any authority in India?” #FreelancerIndia #FreelanceContract #ContractLawIndia #FreelanceLife #IndependentContractorIndia #LegalFreelance Let’s decode this freelancer-friendly legal dilemma πŸ‘‡ 🧾 Short Answer: No, You Don’t Have to Register It (But You Absolutely Should Have One!) A freelance contract is valid even if it’s not registered . πŸ‘‰ As per the Indian Contract Act, 1872, a written agreement signed by both parties is legally enforceable. πŸ‘‰ No fancy stamp paper or government registration needed (unless property or partnership is involved). BUT... if it's not in writing? You’re relying on memory, and memories don’t hold up in court. πŸ˜… #FreelanceWorkIndia #ContractBasicsIndia #LegalAdviceForFreelancers πŸ“Œ What Should Your Freelance Contract Include?...

Can I Legally Cancel a Signed Contract Without Getting Sued?

  Can I Legally Cancel a Signed Contract Without Getting Sued?” – The ‘Oops’ Clause Explained! 🀦‍♂️πŸ“œ⚠️ One of the most common questions asked by clients, vendors, and even startups: πŸ‘‰ “I signed a contract but now I want to cancel it. Can I do that legally without getting into trouble or being sued?” πŸ˜¬πŸ–Š️🚫 πŸ’‘ Answer: Yes... BUT only under specific conditions! In India, once a contract is signed, it's legally binding under the Indian Contract Act, 1872. However, there are legal exits — if used smartly. πŸ“š⚖️ #ContractTerminationIndia #LegalExitClauses #IndianContractAct1872 #LexisAndCompany #BreachOfContractIndia #StartupContracts #AgreementLawsIndia #LegalHelpIndia πŸ“Œ When Can You Legally Cancel a Signed Contract? ✅ Breach of Contract by the other party ✅ Force Majeure (natural disasters, pandemics, war) ✅ Mutual Agreement to cancel (signed in writing!) ✅ Misrepresentation or Fraud during agreement ✅ Incapacity or Illegality (contract itself becomes illegal ...