Vaksy Blog
Plain-English guides to Indian law.
Everyday legal problems, explained without the jargon, written by the Vaksy Legal Desk. When you need it applied to your actual situation, an advocate is a tap away.
51 guides across citizen, startup, and NRI legal topics.
Citizen
For everyday legal problems: tenancy, money, work, and family.
Citizen · Tenancy
Landlord Not Returning Your Security Deposit? Here's What Indian Law Actually Says
Citizen · Money
A Friend Borrowed Money and Stopped Paying You Back. Here Is Your Actual Recovery Path
Citizen · Workplace
Facing Harassment at Work? How to File a PoSH Complaint the Right Way
Citizen · Police
Stopped for Drunk Driving? What Actually Happens and What Your Rights Are
Citizen · Tax
Got an Income Tax Notice? A Calm, Step-by-Step Guide
Citizen · Cyber Fraud
Lost Money to a UPI Scam? Freeze Your Account and File a Complaint in the First Hour
Citizen · Money
Cheque Bounced? Section 138 Is Faster Than You Think
Citizen · Consumer
Got a Defective Product or Bad Service? Filing a Consumer Complaint Without a Lawyer
Citizen · Family
Facing Domestic Violence? How a Protection Order Actually Works in India
Citizen · Employment
Fired Without Notice? What You Are Actually Owed Under Indian Labour Law
Citizen · Accidents
Injured in a Road Accident? How to Claim Compensation Through MACT
Citizen · Inheritance
What Happens to Property When Someone Dies Without a Will in India
Citizen · Cyber Fraud
Being Cyberstalked or Harassed Online? Your Legal Options
Citizen · Government
How to File an RTI Application That Actually Gets You an Answer
Citizen · Traffic
Think Your E-Challan Is Wrong? Here Is How to Actually Contest It
Citizen · Family
Not Being Supported by Your Children? The Senior Citizen Maintenance Law
Citizen · Consumer
Amazon or Flipkart Won't Refund You? Here Is Your Actual Escalation Path
Citizen · Government
Passport Stuck in Police Verification? What Is Actually Happening
Citizen · Money
Bounced Cheque vs Failed UPI Payment: Very Different Legal Remedies
Citizen · Tax
Small Business Got a GST Notice? Here Is What to Do Next
Startups
For founders: contracts, compliance, and fundraising.
Startups · Formation
Founders' Agreement: Getting Equity and Vesting Right
Startups · Contracts
NDA vs Non-Compete: What Indian Startups Actually Need (and What Doesn't Hold Up in Court)
Startups · Equity
ESOPs Explained for Indian Startup Employees and Founders
Startups · Compliance
Does Your Startup Need GST Registration? A Founder's Checklist
Startups · Compliance
DPDP Act Compliance: What Every Indian Startup Handling User Data Must Do
Startups · Contracts
Vendor MSA Red Flags: The Clauses That Actually Bite Later
Startups · Hiring
Offer Letter vs Employment Contract: What Is Actually Binding
Startups · IP
Protecting Your Startup Brand: What Trademark Registration Costs in India
Startups · Fundraising
SAFE Notes Explained for Indian Founders Raising Their First Round
Startups · Fundraising
Shareholders' Agreement: The Clauses Founders Actually Need to Understand
Startups · Compliance
Your 10-Person Startup Needs a PoSH Internal Committee. Here Is How to Set One Up
Startups · Money
Client Not Paying Your Invoice? A Founder's Recovery Playbook
Startups · Hiring
Terminating an Employee the Right Way, Without Inviting a Legal Claim
Startups · Formation
Pvt Ltd, LLP, or OPC? Choosing the Right Structure for Your Startup
Startups · Compliance
Your Startup Had a Data Breach. Here Is What You Are Legally Required to Do
NRI
For Indians abroad managing legal and financial life back home.
NRI · Property
NRI Power of Attorney for Indian Property: What It Covers and How to Get It Right
NRI · Property
General vs Specific Power of Attorney: Which Type Does an NRI Need?
NRI · Banking
NRE vs NRO Account: The Legal and Tax Difference That Actually Matters
NRI · Property
Buying Property in India as an NRI? FEMA Rules You Cannot Skip
NRI · Banking
Selling Property in India as an NRI? Here Is How Repatriation Actually Works
NRI · Inheritance
Inheriting Property in India While Living Abroad: The Practical Steps
NRI · Estate Planning
Why Every NRI With Property in India Needs a Registered Will
NRI · Property
Mutation of Property Records After Inheritance: What NRIs Often Get Wrong
NRI · Property
Evicting a Problem Tenant in India While You Live Abroad
NRI · Family
NRI Divorce and Cross-Border Child Custody: What You Need to Know Early
NRI · Tax
Double Taxation Got You Worried? DTAA Basics Every NRI Should Know
NRI · Inheritance
When NRI Siblings Disagree Over Inherited Property, Here Is the Legal Path
NRI · Estate Planning
Property Deeds, Digital Keys, and a Will: Why NRIs Need a Digital Vault
NRI · Status
OCI vs NRI: The Legal Status Differences That Actually Affect You
NRI · Property
Apostille or Embassy Attestation? Getting Your POA Recognized in India
NRI · Property
Inherited Agricultural Land in India? Selling It as an NRI Has Extra Rules