Type of Matters handled

Original Side Civil Matters

• Commercial Suits: Disputes relating to transactions between merchants, bankers, and traders, including joint venture agreements, intellectual property (IP) rights.

• Intellectual Property Rights (IPR): Infringement and passing-off suits for Trademarks, Patents, Copyright, and Designs.

• Arbitration Matters: Applications under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, including:

  • Section 9: Interim measures/injunctions.

  • Section 11: Appointment of arbitrators.

  • Section 34: Challenging an arbitral award.

• Company Matters: Winding-up petitions, reduction of share capital, and mergers

• Testamentary & Succession: Probate of Wills, Letters of Administration, and Succession Certificates.

Appellate Side Civil Matters

• Regular First Appeals (RFA): Appeals against the final judgment/decree of a District Court.

• Regular Second Appeals (RSA): Appeals involving a "substantial question of law" against the appellate judgment of a District Court.

• Appeals from Orders (FAO): Appeals against specific "interlocutory" orders and injunctions passed by a lower court.

• Matrimonial Appeals: Appeals arising from Family Court decisions regarding divorce, custody, or maintenance.

• Land Acquisition Appeals: Matters arising from compensation disputes under the Land Acquisition Act.

Extraordinary & Writ Jurisdiction

• Writ Petitions (Civil): Filed against government authorities for violation of fundamental or legal rights (e.g., tender disputes, service matters, or challenging a government notification).

• Public Interest Litigation (PIL): Civil matters involving a larger public interest or social cause.

• Civil Revision Petitions (CRP): Seeking revision of an order where no appeal lies, usually on grounds of jurisdictional error by a lower court.

• Specific Performance: Suits to enforce a contract (e.g., real estate or business transfers).

• Summary Suits (Order 37): Recovery of money based on written contracts, bills of exchange, or guarantees.

• Injunctions: Seeking stay orders on construction, publication, or business operations.

• Contempt of Court: Petitions for the willful disobedience of a court order.