CROSS-BORDER CONTRACTS IN E-COMMERCE: A LEGAL AND PRACTICAL OVERVIEW
AUTHOR – HARSHAWARDHAN DHANANJAY DIXIT M LLM STUDENT AT DECCAN EDUCATION SOCIETY’S SHRI. NAVALMAL FIRODIA LAW COLLEGE, SAVITRIBAI PHULE PUNE UNIVERSITY, PUNE
BEST CITATION – HARSHAWARDHAN DHANANJAY DIXIT M, CROSS-BORDER CONTRACTS IN E-COMMERCE: A LEGAL AND PRACTICAL OVERVIEW, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 6 (1) OF 2026, PG. 326-333, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.
“Breaking Barriers, Building Trust: Contracts in the Digital Marketplace”
(History)
The emergence of e-commerce has revolutionized global trade, transforming how businesses and consumers interact. Historically, cross-border contracts were bound by jurisdictional limitations and complex negotiation processes. However, the advent of digital marketplaces and electronic agreements has enabled seamless transactions across borders, ushering in a new era of globalization. (Present Status) In the present context, cross-border e-commerce is booming, with platforms like Amazon, Alibaba, and Shopify facilitating trade. While these platforms have simplified transactions, the legal framework governing cross-border e-commerce contracts remains fragmented. Variations in contract law, jurisdictional challenges, enforcement of dispute resolution mechanisms, and the lack of standardized regulations pose significant barriers to international e-commerce growth.(Short Explanation) This research explores the complexities of cross-border e-commerce contracts, focusing on issues such as jurisdiction, choice of law, enforcement of electronic contracts, and consumer protection. (Research Problem) The research problem addresses whether existing legal frameworks adequately support the dynamic nature of cross-border e-commerce and ensure fair and enforceable agreements. (Hypothesis)The hypothesis posits that the lack of uniformity in global e-commerce laws hinders trust and efficiency in cross-border contracts. (Possible Reforms) Possible reforms include developing an international legal framework for e-commerce, adopting standardized contract templates, and leveraging blockchain technology for secure and transparent transactions.(Aim and objective) The aim and objective of this study are to provide a comprehensive analysis of the legal and practical challenges in cross-border e-commerce contracts and propose actionable solutions to streamline global digital trade.
Keywords: Cross-Border Contracts, E-Commerce, International Trade Law, Digital Agreements