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Civil Litigation

Our litigation and dispute resolution practice advises a range of clients including corporate entities, government bodies, investors, shareholders, lenders, directors and other institutions on civil matters before the courts and commercial disputes before arbitration forums in India and overseas.

Our litigation and dispute resolution team represent clients on a variety of matters including: 

  • Writ litigation, corporate litigation, original side appeals and tax matters before the High Courts and the Supreme Court
  • Prosecution, injunctions and defensive actions relating to infringement of patent, trademarks, copyright, design and confidential information in relation to intellectual property disputes
  • Corporate litigation before the Company Law Boards
  • Contractual and commercial disputes, injunctive and specific performance actions including shareholder disputes, disputes relating to contracts such as distributor, franchise and licensing agreements, non-compete and non-solicit obligations
  • Actions in tort including negligence and defamation
  • Disputes relating to property, succession, sale, lease, mortgage, joint development transactions and damages claims
  • Disputes relating to power purchase agreements, tariffs, wheeling, banking arrangements and grant of open access before the Electricity Regulatory Commissions
  • Arbitration proceedings across all practice areas, including advice in relation to injunctive relief from the courts prior to, during and post arbitration proceedings, and proceedings in court for enforcement of arbitral award
  • Actions in relation to the Recovery of Debts Due to Banks and Financial Institutions Act (1993) before the Debt Recovery Tribunals and Appellate Tribunals and advice in relation to the SARFAESI Act
  • Proceedings before Tax Tribunals and quasi judicial authorities and litigation relating to Sales Tax and Value Added Tax, Service Tax, Customs and Excise Duty

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The firm advises and represents clients in commercial and civil disputes, including corporate litigation, contractual disputes, property and succession matters, intellectual property litigation, tax disputes, and regulatory proceedings before courts and tribunals.

No. Depending on the dispute and contractual terms, matters may be resolved through arbitration, mediation, or negotiated settlement instead of court litigation.

Yes. The firm represents clients before the High Courts and the Supreme Court of India in writ petitions, original side matters, civil appeals, and complex commercial disputes.

The firm handles disputes arising from commercial contracts, shareholder agreements, franchise and licensing arrangements, non-compete obligations, and actions for injunctions or specific performance.

Yes. The firm advises and represents clients in domestic and international arbitration, including interim relief proceedings, arbitral hearings, and enforcement or challenge of arbitral awards.

Yes. The firm acts in disputes relating to property transactions, ownership, leases, joint development agreements, inheritance, succession, and related damages or injunction claims.

Legal advice should be considered at the earliest stage—when a dispute arises, a legal notice is received, or contractual rights are affected—to assess risks, remedies, and appropriate forums.

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