The chamber advises businesses — from proprietorships and MSMEs to companies — and represents them in commercial litigation, arbitration and proceedings before the National Company Law Tribunal.
Corporate and Commercial Work
- Company disputes — oppression and mismanagement petitions under Sections 241–242 of the Companies Act, 2013, and shareholder and director disputes.
- Insolvency — petitions under Sections 7, 9 and 95 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 before the NCLT, for operational and financial creditors as well as corporate debtors. See NCLT matters.
- Commercial suits — suits under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015, including summary judgment applications.
- Arbitration — invocation, appointment, interim measures under Section 9, conduct of arbitrations, and challenges to awards under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
- Contracts — drafting and review of commercial agreements, shareholder agreements, service contracts and settlement deeds.
- MSME disputes — recovery of dues through the MSME Samadhaan framework and proceedings under the MSMED Act, 2006.
- Cheque dishonour — complaints and defence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, which remains one of the most common commercial disputes in Delhi. See banking and cheque matters.
The Chamber's Approach to Business Disputes
Commercial litigation is expensive, and the chamber says so plainly. Clients are advised on the realistic value of a claim, the cost of pursuing it, and the alternatives — negotiation, arbitration or settlement — before proceedings are launched. Where litigation is necessary, pleadings are drafted with the trial in mind, not merely the filing.
Frequently Asked Questions
When can an operational creditor approach the NCLT?
Under Section 9 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, an operational creditor may file a petition when the default is of at least ₹1 crore, after serving a demand notice under Section 8 and waiting the statutory ten days. For smaller dues, remedies include a commercial suit, a summary suit or MSME Samadhaan where applicable.
Does the chamber handle arbitration matters?
Yes — from invoking arbitration clauses and seeking interim protection under Section 9 to conducting arbitral proceedings and pursuing or resisting challenges to awards under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Can a director be made personally liable for a company's cheque bounce?
Under Section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, persons in charge of and responsible for the conduct of the company's business at the relevant time can be arraigned. Liability is fact-specific and is a frequent battleground in these cases.