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Inadequate Or Unstamped Contracts — Long Term Impact On Disputes

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The process of stamping is not merely a revenue generating mechanism for the government, it makes the document valid and authentic which holds evidentiary value in a court of law.

IndiaLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
Sanjana Buch
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The process of stamping is not merely a revenue generating mechanism for the government, it makes the document valid and authentic which holds evidentiary value in a court of law. If you want to understand the basic notion behind stamp duty and the obligations imposed under the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 ("Act") for interstate transactions please refer to our previous blog. Also, stamping and its relevance has been discussed in our previous blog and stamping requirements of e-contracts have been discussed in our previous blog.

This Post aims to assess key provisions of the law of stamping in India and thereafter, highlight and discuss the impact of inadequately stamped documents, particularly on disputes.

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