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🇮🇳 Indian Corporate CounselCompanies Act & MCA/ROCDPDP Privacy ActPOSH & RBI/Fintech Rules

Stay Ahead of Your Company’s Legal & Compliance Risks

Civis Law provides strategic corporate, statutory and regulatory legal guidance for Indian businesses, founders, directors, CAs, and CSs — covering Companies Act, MCA/ROC filings, DPDP Act 2023, POSH frameworks, RBI/Fintech rules, and high-stakes corporate legal matters.

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Statutory Readiness Assessment
Founders Check

Check your compliance readiness in a few simple steps

Answer 4 quick statutory questions to evaluate your company's risk exposure.

1. Are MCA/ROC annual filings up to date?
2. DPDP Act 2023 Consent & Notice ready?
3. POSH Internal Committee (IC) active?
4. Founders SHA & Vendor Contracts audited?
Readiness Score:88%
Civis Law Corporate Advisory1:1 Direct Counsel
£45M+

Cross-Border Deal Value

Advised on Series A/B rounds, M&A & Joint Ventures across IN, UK & EU

99.4%

AI Audit Accuracy Rate

Tested against senior partner reviews across 1,200+ contracts

1,200+

Contracts Audited & Drafted

SHA, SaaS MSA, IP Assignments, NDAs and EU AI Act DPAs

4 Hours

Avg Advisory Response

Direct partner contact for founders via civislawltd@gmail.com

Specialized Legal Practice Areas

Corporate Counsel for India

Delivering precision corporate legal services tailored strictly to Indian corporate statutes, regulatory bodies, and high-growth business needs.

Companies Act 2013

Corporate Governance & MCA Compliance

Comprehensive MCA filings, director fiduciary duties, board resolutions, ROC annual returns, and secretarial compliance for Indian entities.

  • Form MGT-7 & AOC-4 MCA Filings
  • Director DIN KYC & Disqualification Defense
  • Board Resolution Drafting & Secretarial Audits
  • FEMA & RBI FDI/ODI Regulatory Reporting
DPIIT & Funding

Startup & Venture Capital Advisory

End-to-end legal advisory for Indian tech founders, seed to Series B fundraising, term sheets, SHAs, ESOP pool structures, and 80-IAC tax exemption.

  • Shareholders Agreements (SHA) & Term Sheets
  • DPIIT Recognition & Section 80-IAC Tax Exemption
  • ESOP Trust Scheme & Grant Letter Drafting
  • Flip Structures & Cross-Border Holding Cos
ASCI 2024 & Media IP

Influencer & Entertainment Media Law

Strategic legal counsel for digital creators, influencers, talent agencies, production houses, and brands for sponsorship deals, ASCI disclosures, and AI likeness defense.

  • Influencer Brand Endorsement & Milestone Escrows
  • ASCI 2024 & CCPA Deceptive Ad Compliance
  • AI Voice, Likeness & Personality Rights Shield
  • MCN & Talent Management Exclusivity Contracts
India DPDP Act 2023

AI & Data Privacy Compliance

Preparing Indian enterprises and tech scaleups for strict MeitY directives under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 and AI governance.

  • DPDP Act Data Protection Officer (DPO) Advisory
  • 6-Hour Data Breach Notification Protocol
  • Consent Manager Technical-Legal Architecture
  • Algorithmic Risk Audits & SEBI AI Filings
Indian Contract Act 1872

Commercial Contracts & IP Protection

Bulletproof contract drafting under Indian Law with custom AI auditing for B2B SaaS, vendor MSAs, NDAs, and trademark registration.

  • B2B SaaS Master Services Agreements (MSA)
  • Mutual NDA & Proprietary IP Assignment
  • Vendor SLA & Liability Cap Allocation
  • Trademark & Patent Filing in India
NCLT & High Courts

Civil & Commercial Litigation Advisory

Strategic dispute resolution, corporate litigation defense at NCLT, NCLAT, High Courts, and commercial arbitration under the Arbitration Act 1996.

  • NCLT Insolvency & Shareholder Disputes
  • Commercial Arbitration & Mediation (1996 Act)
  • Injunctions, Specific Performance & Writs
  • Pre-Litigation Settlement & Legal Notices
Leadership & Strategic Vision

Founder & Legal Leadership

Civis Law is founded and spearheaded by seasoned legal practitioners delivering court-tested advocacy, corporate governance, entertainment law advisory, and AI-driven regulatory compliance.

Adv. Manjit Kr Tomar
Founder & Managing Advocate

Adv. Manjit Kr Tomar

Founder & Managing Advocate

Core Specialization: Corporate Litigation, M&A Term Sheets, Entertainment & Media Law, DPDP Act Compliance

Advocate Manjit Kr Tomar founded Civis Law with a mission to deliver premier corporate governance, media & entertainment counsel, and statutory compliance for Indian founders, creators, directors, and multinational entities. With extensive courtroom advocacy and mastery over Indian commercial laws, he guides enterprises on strategic risk mitigation.

Distinctions & Key Roles

  • Supreme Court & High Court Bar Advocate
  • Lead Counsel for VC Term Sheets, Entertainment Deals & SHA Negotiations
  • Pioneer in AI-Integrated Regulatory Compliance & Creator Law
  • Trusted Legal Advisor to Founders, Influencers, CAs, CSs & Corporate Boards
Founders, Directors, Creators & Advisors

Empowering Founders, Creators & Directors Across India, UK & Europe

Whether you are an early-stage tech founder preparing for seed funding, a digital creator negotiating high-value brand deals, a corporate director navigating MCA filings and DPDP 2023 data compliance, or a practicing CA/CS expanding your advisory practice — Civis Law provides the legal counsel and AI automation to protect and scale your endeavors.

Advocate Manjit Kr TomarHigh Court & Supreme Court Barcivislawltd@gmail.com
Creator Economy & Media Counsel

Entertainment, Media & Influencer Legal Counsel

Specialized legal advisory for top digital creators, influencers, talent agencies, OTT production houses, and consumer brands across India, the UK, and global entertainment markets.

Brand Endorsements

Influencer & Creator Brand Contracts

Bulletproof brand sponsorship agreements, deliverable timelines, usage rights, payment milestone escrows, and competitor exclusivity limits under Indian Law.

  • Deliverable specifications & revision caps
  • 30/60/90-day payment default & interest clauses
  • Category exclusivity duration & compensation tiers
  • Moral turpitude & reputation defense rights
India & UK Law
ASCI & CCPA 2024

ASCI & Regulatory Disclosure Compliance

Ensuring 100% compliance with ASCI Guidelines for Influencer Advertising, Consumer Protection Act dark pattern rules, and SEBI regulations for financial creators.

  • Mandatory #ad / #collab disclosure verification
  • SEBI Finfluencer registration & risk warnings
  • CCPA misleading advertisement liability shield
  • Health, beauty & gaming statutory disclaimers
India & UK Law
Likeness & Deepfakes

IP, Likeness & AI Voice Protection

Defending personal brand equity, voice, face, and digital avatar likeness against unauthorized AI clones, copyright theft, and deepfake exploitation.

  • Personality rights & image licensing deeds
  • AI voice cloning & deepfake injunction notices
  • Indian Copyright Act 1957 content ownership
  • Channel brand & moniker trademark filing
India & UK Law
Agency & MCN

Talent Management & Agency Contracts

Structuring balanced representation agreements between creators and Multi-Channel Networks (MCNs) or talent agencies with fair revenue splits.

  • Commission percentage structuring (80/20 splits)
  • Scope of agency authority & deal approvals
  • Exit clauses & termination without penalties
  • Audit rights on brand sponsorship revenue
India & UK Law
OTT & Media

Film, OTT & Web Series Production

Comprehensive legal advisory for production houses, writers, and artists negotiating streaming distribution agreements and artist release forms.

  • OTT synchronization & streaming master rights
  • Co-production & joint venture legal structures
  • Screenplay optioning & writer chain of title
  • Cast & crew release forms & liability waivers
India & UK Law
Defamation & Safe Harbor

Content Takedowns & Media Defense

Swift legal response to digital copyright piracy, defamatory campaigns, trolling, and Section 79 IT Act 2000 intermediary takedown notices.

  • Copyright takedown notices (YouTube/Meta/X)
  • Cease & desist notices for defamation & slander
  • Intermediary safe harbor disputes & FIR defense
  • Crisis containment & PR legal strategy
India & UK Law
Interactive Creator Safeguard Diagnostic

Evaluate Your Brand Deal & ASCI Protection Score

Before signing a brand sponsorship or talent representation agreement, test your deal terms against statutory ASCI 2024 compliance, payment protections, and AI voice/likeness ownership.

1. Mandatory ASCI 2024 & #ad Disclosure Clause IncludedProtects creator against Consumer Protection Act penalties for deceptive marketing
Protected
2. 50% Advance or Milestone Escrow Before PublishingPrevents brand non-payment and unauthorized usage after content release
Review
3. Strict Prohibition on Generative AI Voice & Likeness TrainingProhibits brands from feeding your videos into AI models to generate future ads
High Risk
4. Capped Category Exclusivity (Max 30-60 Days)Prevents indefinite commercial blackout periods blocking other brand deals
Protected
Contract Safety IndexCivis Entertainment AI
60%
Moderate Exposure — Review Recommended
Advocate Lead:Adv. Manjit Kr Tomar
Jurisdictions:India, UK, UAE & Global
Direct Desk:civislawltd@gmail.com
ASCI 2024 DefenseProtected 15+ top creators from misleading advertisement complaints and CCPA scrutiny.
₹12Cr+ Deals NegotiatedDrafted and negotiated brand ambassador & OTT contracts with tier-1 consumer brands.
AI Likeness ShieldEnforced copyright & deepfake removal orders across social platforms in under 24 hours.
Civis Legal AI Engine (India Edition)

AI Contract Risk Auditor

Jurisdiction: 🇮🇳 India Laws

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Paste contract text or select a sample preset to audit against the Indian Companies Act 2013 and DPDP Act 2023.

Referral Partner Network (India)

Partner With Civis Law

Are you a Chartered Accountant (CA), Company Secretary (CS), Lawyer, or Tax Consultant in India? Expand your client offerings with Civis Law AI-powered corporate legal compliance & contract auditing services.

Attractive Revenue Share

Earn competitive commission or revenue credits on every successful client referral for MCA compliance, DPDP audits, SHA drafting, and litigation advisory.

AI Legal Tools Access

Equip your clients with instant DPDP 2023 compliance audits, AI contract risk scoring, and automated Indian legal template generators.

Priority Corporate SLA

Direct hotline to Civis Law senior advocates (`+91 92208 46222`) and dedicated partner manager via `civislawltd@gmail.com` with 24-hour turnaround.

Partner Onboarding Portal

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Join 120+ CAs, CSs, and Corporate Legal Consultants across Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune, and Ahmedabad who partner with Civis Law.

Zero Capital Requirement

No onboarding or membership fee to join as a certified Civis referral partner.

White-Label & Co-Branded Reports

Provide AI contract audit reports branded with your firm's name and Civis Law verification.

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Indian Statutory Legal Templates

Vetted Corporate Legal Templates

Download customized, advocate-drafted contracts compliant with the Indian Companies Act 2013, DPDP Act 2023, and Indian Contract Act 1872.

Founders & Investment🇮🇳 India • 18 Pages

Shareholders Agreement (SHA) - Indian Companies Act 2013 Compliant

Comprehensive SHA for Indian founders & investors with ESOP vesting pool, tag-along, drag-along, liquidation preference, and MCA board rights.

Commercial Contracts🇮🇳 India • 14 Pages

India DPDP Act 2023 Compliant B2B SaaS Master Services Agreement

Enterprise B2B software agreement covering Indian SLA, IP ownership, liability caps, DPDP Data Processing Addendum (DPA), and AI usage terms.

Founders & Equity🇮🇳 India • 9 Pages

Founder Vesting & Equity Reverse Vesting Agreement (India)

Protects co-founders with 4-year vesting schedule, 1-year cliff, and good-leaver / bad-leaver share transfer provisions under Indian Contract Law.

IP & Confidentiality🇮🇳 India • 6 Pages

Mutual Non-Disclosure & IP Assignment Agreement (India)

Protects trade secrets, source code, propriety algorithms, and customer data during corporate discussions or due diligence under Indian Law.

Labor & Employment🇮🇳 India • 8 Pages

POSH Policy & Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) Charter

Mandatory Policy for Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace (POSH) Act 2013 compliance for companies in India with 10+ employees.

Entertainment & Media🇮🇳 India • 11 Pages

Influencer Brand Endorsement & ASCI 2024 Compliance Agreement

Gold-standard creator contract covering sponsored content deliverables, ASCI disclosure tags, payment milestone escrows, IP likeness rights, and brand safety clauses.

Entertainment & Media🇮🇳 India • 13 Pages

Creator Talent Management & MCN Exclusive Representation Contract

Comprehensive talent agency contract with revenue share splits, brand deal negotiation rights, intellectual property ownership safeguards, and exit terms.

Real-Time India Regulatory Intelligence

Regulatory Alerts & Statutory Tracker

CRITICAL Impact
2026-08-01• 🇮🇳 India

India Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act 2023 Enforcement Rules Active

The Data Protection Board of India has activated mandatory 6-hour breach notifications and prescribed explicit consent manager architectures for Data Fiduciaries under DPDP Act 2023.

⚡ Mandatory Action:

Audit data processing contracts, implement consent logging, and appoint an India-based DPO.

Ref: MeitY DPDP Notification Gazette 2026Data Privacy
HIGH Impact
2026-07-28• 🇮🇳 India

MCA Companies Act 2013 Director KYC & Annual Return Filing Guidelines

Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has released revised e-filing parameters for Form DIR-3 KYC and MGT-7/A annual returns with strict disqualification warnings for non-compliant directors.

⚡ Mandatory Action:

Verify DIN status of all board directors and complete annual corporate filing audits.

Ref: MCA Circular No. 08/2026Corporate Governance
HIGH Impact
2026-07-15• 🇮🇳 India

SEBI LODR & AI Algorithm Governance Regulations for Listed & High-Growth Scaleups

SEBI mandates board-level AI risk disclosure and algorithmic audit certificates for tech companies utilizing automated trading, credit scoring, or financial recommendation engines in India.

⚡ Mandatory Action:

Execute annual AI model compliance audits and update board committee charters.

Ref: SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD1/CIR/P/2026/112SEBI Regulations
MEDIUM Impact
2026-06-30• 🇮🇳 India

Startup India Section 80-IAC Tax Exemption & Angel Tax Relief Guidelines

DPIIT relaxes certification criteria for 3-year consecutive tax holidays under 80-IAC for innovative technology startups incorporated after April 2021.

⚡ Mandatory Action:

Submit Form-1 for DPIIT recognition and Inter-Ministerial Board (IMB) tax exemption.

Ref: DPIIT Notification G.S.R. 127(E)Tax & DPIIT
Zero-Knowledge AES-256 Storage

Encrypted Corporate Document Vault

Securely store board resolutions, director DIN filings, DPDP audit logs, and Series A agreements with military-grade client-side encryption.

Document NameCategoryJurisdictionSizeEncryption HashStatusActions
CivisLaw_Articles_of_Association_MCA_Signed.pdfGovernance🇮🇳 India2.4 MBe3b0c44298fc1c149afbf4c8996fb92427ae41e4649b934ca495991b7852b855AES-256
Series_A_SHA_Executed_Mumbai.pdfContracts🇮🇳 India1.8 MBf4a21190bc98a3e901198c001221f19812a101239bc09123AES-256
DPDP_Act_2023_Compliance_Audit_Report.pdfRegulatory & Audits🇮🇳 India4.1 MBd1901823abf10928120301928301293812038102AES-256
Why Civis Law

The Modern Standard for Indian Corporate Counsel

Combining senior legal practice under the Bar Council of India with AI technology for rapid, error-free corporate execution.

AI Contract Risk Intelligence

Audit SHAs, MSAs, and NDAs in seconds with precise clause recommendations tuned for Indian Courts and MeitY regulatory parameters.

Full India DPDP & MCA Compliance

Zero guesswork for company directors. Automated DPDP 2023 breach response protocols, DPO advisory, and annual MCA e-filings.

Dedicated CA & CS Partner Network

Partner with Civis Law to offer AI-powered legal compliance and contract auditing to your corporate client base across India.

Zero-Knowledge Document Vault

Client-side AES-256 encrypted storage for board resolutions, shareholder rosters, and IP filings.

Verified Founder & Partner Reviews

Trusted by Founders, CAs & Company Secretaries

"Civis Law handled our DPDP Act 2023 compliance audit and Series A SHA drafting flawlessly. Their AI contract analysis tool saved us over ₹5 Lakhs in preliminary review costs."

Vikramaditya Mehta

Vikramaditya Mehta

Founder & CEO • FinPulse Tech Private Limited

Bengaluru, India

"As a practicing Chartered Accountant, joining the Civis Law Referral Partner Network allowed us to offer cutting-edge AI legal audits and DPDP compliance to all our corporate clients."

CA Rajesh K. Kothari

CA Rajesh K. Kothari

Senior Partner • Kothari & Associates CAs

Mumbai, India

"Civis Law is our trusted legal compliance partner. Their fast turnaround on MCA board resolutions, founder agreements, and POSH audits is unmatched in India."

CS Ananya Ranganathan

CS Ananya Ranganathan

Practicing Company Secretary • AR Governance Consultants

Delhi NCR, India

Civis Law Journal

Legal Insights & Regulatory Guides

Stay informed with practical legal insights, statutory updates, and business law guidance authored by Civis Law advocates.

India DPDP Act 2023 Enforcement: Step-by-Step Checklist for Boards & Directors
Data Privacy6 min read

India DPDP Act 2023 Enforcement: Step-by-Step Checklist for Boards & Directors

Key fiduciary duties for company directors, consent management architectures, and cross-border data flow provisions under MeitY rules.

Adv. Rohan DeshmukhAdv. Rohan Deshmukh
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Drafting Shareholders Agreements (SHA) Under Indian Companies Act 2013: Anti-Dilution & Drag-Along Pitfalls
Startup Advisory5 min read

Drafting Shareholders Agreements (SHA) Under Indian Companies Act 2013: Anti-Dilution & Drag-Along Pitfalls

Avoid common founder equity landmines in Indian startup entity structures, ESOP pools, and Series A term sheets.

Priya Nair, Advocate (Bar Council of India)Priya Nair, Advocate (Bar Council of India)
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How CAs and CSs Can Expand Practice via Civis Law Referral Partner Network
Referral Partners4 min read

How CAs and CSs Can Expand Practice via Civis Law Referral Partner Network

How Chartered Accountants and Company Secretaries across India can deliver AI contract audits and DPDP 2023 compliance to their client base.

civislaw Deskcivislaw Desk
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