Disclaimer: This page explains which forum hears which kind of dispute. It is general information, not legal advice, and not an advertisement or a solicitation under the rules of the Bar Council of India.
Key facts
- The firm appears before the Supreme Court of India, the High Courts of Kerala and Delhi, the National Company Law Tribunal and its Appellate Tribunal, consumer commissions and civil courts.
- The right forum depends on the subject, the value and the place where the cause of action arose.
- A wrong choice of forum can cost months, so it is worth settling before anything is filed.
Which forum hears what
| Dispute | Usual forum |
|---|---|
| Money recovery, property and contract suits | Civil court, or the commercial court where the dispute is commercial and above the specified value |
| Cheque dishonour | Magistrate's court under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act |
| Defective goods or deficient service | District, State or National Consumer Commission, by the value of the claim |
| Oppression of shareholders, insolvency | National Company Law Tribunal, with appeal to the NCLAT |
| Violation of a fundamental right, or action by a public authority | High Court under Article 226 of the Constitution |
| Constitutional questions and appeals from High Courts | Supreme Court of India |
| Arbitral awards | The court named in the arbitration law, for an application to set aside the award |
Time limits that apply
Each forum has its own limit. A civil suit generally has three years, a consumer complaint two years, and an application to set aside an arbitral award three months. Our legal FAQs list the common ones with the sections of the statutes.
Offices
The firm's offices in Kozhikode, Kochi and New Delhi are described on the page Our Offices. The areas of law are described on the page Areas of Practice.
This page is information about the firm and is not an advertisement. Questions on a specific matter depend on the facts, and advice should be taken before acting.