PP & Associates Blog – Legal Insights & Updates
Welcome to the official blog of PP & Associates, recognized as one of the best law firms in Kolkata. Here, we share expert insights, legal updates, case studies, and practical advice across diverse areas of law. Whether you’re a business owner, professional, or individual facing a legal challenge, our blog keeps you informed about the laws that matter most to you.
Supreme Court Orders Stray Dog Removal from Schools & Hospitals
Supreme Court Calls for Stricter Measures to Address Rising Dog-Bite Incidents: What Institutions Must Do Now By PP & Associates India has seen a worrying rise in dog-bite cases over the past few years, prompting the Supreme Court to step in with strong directions...
Supreme Court Says Motor Accident Claims Cannot Be Time-Barred
No Motor Accident Claim Should Be Dismissed as Time-Barred: Supreme Court’s Important Interim Order PP & Associates Introduction In a major relief for road accident victims, the Supreme Court of India has clarified through an interim order that no claim petition...
Supreme Court Declines Urgent Hearing on Delhi-NCR Air Pollution
By PP & Associates Delhi-NCR Air Pollution: Supreme Court Declines Urgent Hearing — Impact, Concerns & What Comes Next Introduction Delhi-NCR continues to suffer from severe air pollution, with air quality touching hazardous levels during the winter months. As...
Supreme Court: Private Bus Operators Cannot Ply on Interstate Routes Overlapping with Notified State Transport Routes
By PP & Associates Introduction In a key verdict protecting public transport rights, the Supreme Court of India has clarified that private bus operators are not allowed to operate on inter-state routes overlapping with routes reserved for State Transport...
Supreme Court Takes Strong Stand Against Threat with Firearm During Court-Commission Visit
By PP & Associates In a landmark ruling by the Supreme Court of India (SC), a man was ordered to surrender to jail authorities after frightening a court-appointed woman counsel with a firearm during a court-commissioned visit. The decision emphasises the...
Judicial officers with 7 years of combined experience on the date of application are eligible for direct recruitment as district judges, according to the Supreme Court.
By PP & Associates Introduction In India, there has been a constitutional movement in terms of judicial recruitment. In a significant case, the Supreme Court ruled that judicial officers with a combined seven years of experience—as lawyers and judicial officers—as...
Why PP & Associates is the Best Law Firm in Kolkata
When it comes to choosing the right legal partner, expertise, trust, and results matter the most. At PP & Associates, we take pride in being recognized as one of the best law firms in Kolkata, providing comprehensive legal services that cater to individuals,...
Service Agreement vs. Master Service Agreement (MSA) – A Strategic Business Choice
By PP & Associates The Contractual Choice That Shapes Business Futures: Service Agreement or MSA? Under the Indian Contract Act, 1872, every contract carries weight, but not all contracts serve the same purpose. Businesses in India often find themselves confused...
Lock the Safe, Not the Employee: Delhi High Court on Non-Compete Clauses
“Lock the Safe, Not the Employee”: Delhi High Court Reaffirms That Non-Compete Clauses Are Void Post-Employment. By PP & Associates In the recent decision of the Delhi High Court in Varun Tyagi v. Daffodil Software Pvt. Ltd., 2025 SCC OnLine Del 4589, the Court...
The Legal Architecture of Startups: Contracts and Documentation Every Founder Must Know:
By PP & Associates In India’s rapidly evolving startup ecosystem, much attention is given to funding rounds, valuations, and scale. Yet, beneath the headlines, it is often the absence of legal structuring and documentation that derails even the most promising...
From Bottlenecks to Breakthroughs: How Legal Strategy Saves and Scales Startups
By PP & Associates Popular narratives often attribute startup failures to flawed products, funding shortages, or market competition. Yet, for those observing closely, another quieter but equally potent factor emerges: legal fragility. A cap table entangled in...
Disruption and the Law: Why Startups Must Make Safeguarding a Habit
By PP & Associates When Mamaearth co-founder Ghazal Alagh remarked that “disruption isn’t a one-time event; it’s a habit,” she captured the essence of modern entrepreneurship. Innovation is not a campaign or a marketing gimmick—it is a discipline repeated day...
Co-founder Betrayal & Legal Lessons Every Startup Founder Must Know
By PP & Associates Sam Altman once said, “A founder’s job is to protect the company from anything that might kill it.” In the startup ecosystem, the greatest danger is often not external competition or lack of funding, but the person sitting right next to you—the...