Industry Practice · Delhi NCR
Technology Law Firm in India
Technology businesses face unique legal challenges. We speak both languages.
300+
Tech Companies Advised
500+
Tech Contracts Drafted
2023
DPDP Act Practice
The Industry Landscape
Technology companies in India operate at the intersection of multiple regulatory regimes — the IT Act 2000, the DPDP Act 2023, SEBI regulations for fintech, RBI frameworks for payment aggregators and lending platforms, and TRAI for communications. Beyond regulation, technology businesses have distinctive legal structures: SaaS and platform agreements, open-source licensing obligations, IP assignment in development relationships, and ESOP structures for talent retention. Corpus Juris Legal's technology practice is built for the commercial reality of Indian tech companies — fast, precise, and commercially aware.
- SaaS and platform agreement drafting — B2B and B2C
- IT Act compliance — intermediary liability, due diligence obligations
- DPDP Act readiness and data governance framework
- Technology M&A — IP audit, software due diligence, open-source review
- Fintech regulation — RBI payment aggregator, NBFC, SEBI compliance
- Open-source licence compliance and IP ownership structuring
Frequently Asked Questions
What intermediary liability obligations apply to Indian technology platforms?+
Under the IT Act 2000 and IT (Intermediary Guidelines) Rules 2021, significant social media intermediaries and platforms must appoint a Grievance Officer, implement a grievance redressal mechanism, and comply with content takedown timelines. Failure to comply with the Rules removes the safe harbour from liability for third-party content.
What legal structure is best for a SaaS company selling to Indian enterprises?+
A private limited company is standard. Key documents for enterprise SaaS sales in India include: Master Service Agreement, SLA schedule, data processing addendum (now critical under DPDP Act), acceptable use policy, and order forms. Liability caps, data localisation obligations, and audit rights are the most heavily negotiated provisions.
How should an Indian tech company handle open-source licence compliance?+
Open-source licences range from permissive (MIT, Apache 2.0) to copyleft (GPL, AGPL). Copyleft licences can require disclosure of your proprietary code if your software incorporates GPL-licensed components. An open-source audit before any M&A transaction, fundraising, or product launch is essential to identify and remediate licence risks.
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