Civil and Commercial Litigation law firms in India
Civil and commercial disputes today require a structured legal approach grounded in procedural understanding, sector awareness, and the ability to navigate multiple forums across the country. As organisations and individuals engage in transactions, contracts, regulatory processes, and commercial relationships, disputes may arise that demand representation before a range of courts and tribunals. Civil and commercial litigation law firms in India play an essential role in representing clients through these matters, ensuring that legal strategy, documentation, and advocacy are aligned with the requirements of each forum. Aarna Law’s litigation practice reflects extensive experience across civil, commercial, and regulatory disputes. The firm represents companies, state and central government bodies, Navratna companies, high-net-worth individuals, ultra-high-net-worth individuals, trusts, societies, Hindu Undivided Families, promoters, investors, shareholders, family offices, and venture funds. This diverse client base brings with it a broad spectrum of disputes ranging from contractual issues to regulatory challenges and property-related litigation. Acting for such varied stakeholders requires an understanding of sector-specific issues and the procedural demands of each court. Every member of the litigation team begins their practice by working on trials in civil courts across India. This foundation allows lawyers to build essential skills in drafting pleadings, conducting cross-examinations, developing case strategy, and engaging in oral advocacy. These skills form the basis of the team’s approach to representing clients. Experience across varied forums enables the firm to address disputes arising from multiple legal frameworks and industries. The firm’s work spans a broad range of civil and commercial disputes. These include labour and service matters, suits for recovery of money, motor accident claims, and disputes involving succession, partitions, and testamentary issues. In commercial matters, the firm advises on disputes arising out of commercial agreements from inception to termination, handling matters for sectors such as information technology, e-commerce, telecommunications, aviation, healthcare, and retail. Each dispute requires an understanding of both statutory law and the commercial context in which the conflict has emerged. Recent matters illustrate the diversity of the firm’s litigation practice. The litigation team represented a client before the Karnataka High Court in proceedings involving the appointment of an arbitrator for a dispute concerning a co-working space membership agreement. Another matter involved representing a client in a multi-crore dispute related to a Solar Photovoltaic Power Project in Andhra Pradesh, where the firm successfully assisted in vacating a stay order issued by the Commercial Court in Bengaluru. The team has also represented clients in tender-related matters, regulatory challenges under statutes such as the RDDBI Act, and proceedings related to criminal allegations requiring interim protection from the courts.
Civil and commercial litigation law firms in India are also required to address arbitration-related court proceedings, which form a crucial link between arbitration and judicial oversight. The firm regularly assists clients in seeking interim measures, challenging arbitral awards, enforcing awards, and executing foreign decrees and judgments. These matters require detailed knowledge of both procedural rules and the statutory framework governing arbitration in India, especially when dealing with complex commercial relationships or multi-party disputes. Property and land acquisition disputes form another category of matters handled by the firm. These issues often involve questions of title, compensation, regulatory compliance, and rights over land, requiring representation before civil courts, revenue authorities, and appellate forums. In addition, the firm represents clients in matters related to environmental litigation, data protection, privacy rights, and emerging areas of technology regulation, including disputes involving Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystems. While the firm does not provide tax advisory services, it supports clients in tax litigation across various levels of adjudication. This includes assisting companies in understanding procedural requirements, preparing documentation, and navigating statutory remedies available within the tax litigation framework. The litigation team’s strengths lie in its ability to manage matters across all stages of trial, from pleadings and evidence to appellate advocacy before High Courts and the Supreme Court of India. The practice is built on a combination of trial experience, procedural familiarity, and the ability to work collaboratively with clients on dispute strategy. By understanding both the legal framework and the commercial implications of litigation, the team aims to deliver solutions that are aligned with the broader objectives of each client.
