Commercial, Financial & Employment Disputes
Commercial Litigation
Commercial litigation resolves disputes arising from trade and commerce. Commercial disputes of a specified value are heard by Commercial Courts under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015, which imposes strict timelines.
Matters handled
- Contract disputes
- Supply, distribution, agency, franchise and service agreements.
- Construction and infrastructure
- Disputes over works contracts, payments and delays.
- Partnership and joint ventures
- Disputes between business partners and venture parties.
- Recovery of commercial dues
- Suits and summary suits for unpaid invoices and commercial debts.
- Pre-institution mediation
- Mediation under Section 12A before filing a commercial suit, where required.
Common questions
Is there a strict deadline to file a defence in a commercial suit?
Yes. In commercial suits the written statement must be filed within 120 days of service of summons at the latest; the court cannot extend this period.
Related areas
General information only, not legal advice. The law stated is subject to change; reviewed by Hanmat Lodhi Advocate.
Professional enquiries
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