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Founders at 50:50 or 70:30?

Founders at 50:50 or 70:30? Let's Split the Pie, Not the Partnership!” 🍰💼😅 💬 Client Question: "We’re three founders in a startup, but one is investing more money, another more time, and the third has strong tech skills. Can we divide shares unequally from Day 1?" #StartupIndia #FoundersEquity #StartupLegalAdvice #ShareholdingStructure 📢 Short Answer: YES! Your startup can have founders with different shareholding ratios, as long as it’s clearly documented and mutually agreed upon. Equity ≠ Equality always! 🎯🧾 #ShareholderAgreement #StartupFoundersIndia #EquitySplit #StartupLawyerIndia 📘 How to Legally Set It Up Right: 1️⃣ Founders' Agreement 🤝 Must include roles, equity split, vesting terms, exit clauses 2️⃣ Cap Table (Capitalisation Table) 📊 Clear snapshot of shareholding for co-founders + investors 3️⃣ Vesting Schedules ⏳ Protects against someone walking away with big equity early 4️⃣ Pre-incorporation vs Post-incorporation Split ...

Interim Order Shock?

Interim Order Shock? Don’t Panic, You’ve Got Options!” 🧾😮💥 💬 Client Question: "The court passed an interim order against us without even hearing our full side. Is there a way to challenge it before the final verdict?" #InterimOrderChallenge #IndianCourtOrders #StayPetitionIndia #LegalRemedy 📢 Short Answer: Yes, interim orders can be challenged if they’re unjust, passed without due process, or violate your rights. You don’t have to wait till the final judgment! 🚨🛑 #NaturalJustice #RightToBeHeard #WritPetitionIndia #UrgentRelief 📘 Legal Ways to Challenge an Interim Order: 1️⃣ Filing an Appeal or Revision 📝 In higher courts if permitted under the law 2️⃣ Writ Petition under Article 226 or 227 🏛️ For violation of natural justice or procedural irregularity 3️⃣ Stay Application 🛑 Request for putting the order on hold 4️⃣ Review Petition 🔁 Before the same court if there’s an error on record #LegalChallenge #Article226India #HighCourtRelief...

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