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The legal aspects of open-source are virgin territory in India though a scorching topic globally despite stiff opposition from proprietary vendors. In "Open Source and the Law," the author has attempted to create an awareness of open-source in India. With the adoption of open-source based systems like Linux, Apache, the movement has acquired the status of a cause celebre. While focusing on the history and philosophy behind open-source, the author urges the Indian policy makers to note the global developments in open-source and introduce legislative changes that will be instrumental in shaping the future of software development.

Each of the chapters - be it the historical development and use or legalities of licensing agreements or lessons from the US for India - offer an insightful look into why the open-source movement has become an industry to be reckoned with.