Esha Mazumdar Honoured as the Next Gen Legal Leader of the Year
We are delighted to share that Esha Mazumdar, Founder of Curare Legal, has been honoured as the Next Gen Legal Leader of the Year at the Outlook Business Spotlight Enterprise & Leadership Awards 2026, held in Mumbai. The awards bring together some of India’s most trusted enterprises, visionary leaders, and key ecosystem enablers, creating a platform that […]
The Role of Strategic Legal Advisory in Complex Commercial Disputes
Commercial disputes have become increasingly complex in today’s business environment. Modern companies operate through multi-party agreements, international transactions, complex supply chains, and strict regulatory frameworks. As a result, disputes no longer arise from simple contractual disagreements. Instead, they often involve multiple stakeholders, regulatory compliance issues, financial claims, intellectual property conflicts, or shareholder disagreements. Why Commercial […]
Why Every Startup Needs a Commercial Law Advisor from Day One
Startups are often driven by innovation, rapid product development, and the pursuit of funding and market expansion. In the early stages, founders typically prioritize building a product, acquiring customers, and attracting investors. Legal planning, however, is frequently overlooked until a problem arises. This reactive approach can expose startups to serious risks involving contracts, regulatory compliance, […]
Protecting Identity and privacy of children under the Juvenile Justice(Care and Protection of Children Act, 2015)- Rehabilitative and reformative approach
The Juvenile Justice(Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015[1] is a comprehensive law to provide measures for protecting and sheltering abandoned, surrendered and orphaned children, protecting children who are victims of crime and investigating and prosecuting children who are involved in offences. . The protections granted by the JJ Act, 2015 is derived from the […]
Class action complaints under the Consumer Protection Law in India
Class action complaints under the Consumer Protection Law in India . Class action claims are a unique and vital part of the civil dispute resolution ecosystem. A class action proceeding is initiated when a group of litigants bring a suit or other proceedings before a court/tribunal/forums on behalf of a larger group of persons.[1] . […]
Delhi High Court lays down the test to ascertain incidence of stamp duty on Release Deed/Relinquishment deed under Indian Stamp Act, 1899
Delhi High Court lays down the test to ascertain incidence of stamp duty on Release Deed/Relinquishment deed under Indian Stamp Act, 1899 [The firm’s dispute resolution team has represented the petitioner in the matter, views expressed are personal of the author.] The Indian Stamp Act in Delhi provides for fixed stamp duty on instruments of transfer which […]
Law governing winding up of Mutual Funds in India
The recent news[1] about winding up of mutual fund schemes by Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund during the present situation[2] led to nervousness amongst regular investors of mutual fund. While no doubt the Mutual Fund companies promptly issued press releases assuring the liquidity and standing of their schemes, it left the investors grappling with questions about […]
Indian Patent Law-Analysis of Working, Revocation and Compulsory Licence regime.
The Indian Patent Law regime is governed by the Patents Act, 1970 which had replaced the pre-independence patent law. Since patents are not conferred with common-law protections as in the case of Trademarks i.e. passing off of the marks of another prior user; therefore the rights and privileges on an invention and to the inventor […]
Curare Legal conducts Webinar with Amity University
Curare Legal was proud to be invited by Amity Institute of Forensic Science to deliver a talk on “Brief analysis of proceedings before Criminal Courts in India – Forensic expert’s perspective”. Curare Legal was represented by Mr. Setu Niket, who is qualified lawyer, legal commentator, public speaker and practitioner of Criminal, Civil and Constitutional law. Mr. Niket […]