What is specific to Australian companies
Australian judgments need a fresh suit in India; ACICA or Singapore arbitration is common.
Anti-corruption and compliance programmes
Australia's foreign bribery offence now includes failure to prevent bribery by associates.
India's Prevention of Corruption Act includes corporate liability for persons acting on the company's behalf.
Our services
How SU and Company helps
We cover the Indian tax, FEMA and governance side and work alongside the group's legal counsel.
- Tax and FEMA review of contract terms
- Internal controls and documentation in the Indian company
- Coordination with counsel on data protection and anti-corruption
Questions
What happens to a Australian court judgment in India?
Australia is not on India's reciprocating-territory list, so its court decrees cannot be executed in India as they stand; the winning party has to sue again in India on the foreign judgment.
General information as at 5 November 2026, not advice for a particular case. Indian and Australian rules change often; confirm the current position before acting. Australian law points should be confirmed with a Australian adviser.