What is specific to French companies
French judgments need a fresh suit in India; ICC awards seated in Paris are enforceable. Sapin II requires anti-corruption programmes that reach Indian subsidiaries.
Anti-corruption and compliance programmes
Sapin II requires larger French groups to run an anti-corruption programme reaching subsidiaries, and the largest owe a duty of vigilance over their supply chains.
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 French court judgment in India?
France 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 French rules change often; confirm the current position before acting. French law points should be confirmed with a French adviser.