Commercial Litigation

Commercial Litigation Process at R Associates

1. Pre‑Institution Strategy & Mediation
   Mandatory pre-suit mediation under the Commercial Courts Act (Section 12A), except where urgent relief is needed.
2. Institution Before Commercial Court
   Cases exceeding ₹30 Lakhs filed in Commercial Courts or Commercial Divisions of High Courts.
3. Pleadings & Interim Applications
   Draft plaints, written statements; apply for interim reliefs (injunctions, stay orders) per CPC Order XXXIX.
4. Discovery & Evidence Exchange
   Document disclosure, witness statements, and pre-trial evidence sharing.
5. Trial or Summary Judgment
   Option for “summary judgment” in clear-cut commercial cases under the Commercial Courts Act.
6. Judgment & Appeals
   Review, appeal, and enforcement within commercial appellate framework.
7. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
   Use of arbitration, mediation, Lok Adalats, or e‑ADR, including new provisions under the Mediation Act, 2023.