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Plain-English answers on e-signature law in India, stamp duty, and the agreements businesses sign every day.
Are electronic signatures legally valid in India? The IT Act, 2000 explained
What Indian law says about e-signatures, which documents can and cannot be signed electronically, and how to make an e-signed agreement stand up in a dispute.
7 min read · 7 Oct 2026
In short
Yes. Under the Information Technology Act, 2000 electronic records and contracts formed electronically are legally recognised, and most commercial agreements can be signed electronically. A few documents listed in the Act’s First Schedule (wills, powers of attorney, trust deeds, property sale deeds and negotiable instruments other than cheques) cannot. Strong evidence of who signed and when is what makes an e-signature hold up.How to sign a PDF online and get others to sign it (step-by-step)
A simple guide to signing a PDF yourself or sending it to one or more people for signature, with identity checks and a sealed copy for everyone.
5 min read · 7 Oct 2026
LegalE-signature vs digital signature vs Aadhaar eSign: which one do you need?
The difference between simple electronic signatures, Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) and Aadhaar eSign in India, and when each one is required.
6 min read · 7 Oct 2026
LegalDo e-signed agreements need stamp duty? E-stamping explained
Why stamp duty still applies to electronically signed agreements in India, how e-stamping works, and how to attach an e-stamp certificate before sending a PDF for signature.
5 min read · 7 Oct 2026
TemplatesHow to write a project contract for a web development agency (free template)
What a client project contract should include, from scope and itemised estimate to payments, revisions, IP and support, and how to get your client to fill in their details and sign online.
8 min read · 7 Oct 2026
TemplatesNon-disclosure agreements in India: mutual vs one-way, key clauses and a free template
When to use a mutual or one-way NDA, the clauses that matter, how long confidentiality should last and how to sign an NDA online in minutes.
6 min read · 7 Oct 2026
LegalMoU vs agreement: is a memorandum of understanding legally binding in India?
The difference between an MoU and a contract, when an MoU becomes binding, and how to draft one so that only the clauses you intend are enforceable.
5 min read · 7 Oct 2026
SecurityWhat is an e-signature audit trail, and why does it matter in a dispute?
How audit trails, hash chains, digital seals and trusted timestamps prove who signed what and when, and what to look for in an e-signature provider.
6 min read · 7 Oct 2026