Sansa Law Desk

Launching a startup in India requires navigating multiple legal and regulatory frameworks, and getting the foundation right is critical to your future success. From incorporation to tax registration, intellectual property protection to compliance with modern data protection laws, there are numerous boxes to check before you can focus fully on scaling your business. Many promising startups face avoidable legal disputes, tax penalties, or regulatory setbacks simply because they

Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs) have become the standard tool for Indian startups to attract and retain talent by offering employees a stake in the company's future growth. For founders structuring their first ESOP pool and employees evaluating stock option grants, understanding the legal framework and tax implications is critical to making informed decisions. The legal and tax landscape for ESOPs has seen significant changes in 2025 and 2026, including the abolition of a

Dark patterns are deceptive user interface designs that trick or manipulate consumers into making decisions they would not otherwise make, such as unknowingly subscribing to services, sharing personal data, or paying hidden charges. Recognising the growing threat these practices pose to online consumers, India's Department of Consumer Affairs notified the Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns in 2023, making India one of the few countries with dedicated da