The Evolution of Legal Drafting in India: From Traditional Practice to Legal Tech
Introduction – The Changing Landscape of Legal Drafting in India Legal drafting is at the heart of legal practice in India. Each and every contract, pleading, notice, and legal opinion is based on how well and how specifically rights and obligations are articulated. Historically in India, legal drafting has been considered an area where you improve with experience—learning from seniors, studying precedents, and picking up the nuances of the courtroom and the deal room over the years. However, the Indian legal landscape is undergoing a rapid transformation. Lawyers and law firms today are faced with more complex rules and regulations, larger and more complex commercial transactions, shorter turnaround times, and more demanding clients. In this rapidly changing scenario, traditional approaches to legal drafting, while still very useful, may find it difficult to scale, accelerate, and mitigate risk. However, the Indian legal landscape is also witnessing the beginning of a technological tr...