Global Vision Law Firm is a Delhi-based commercial litigation team led by Adv. Amarendra Kumar Dubey, handling commercial suit filing, recovery suits, contract, shareholder, partnership and construction disputes, and commercial arbitration before Delhi's District Commercial Courts and the Delhi High Court's Commercial Division. With over 15 years of litigation experience, our team helps businesses recover dues, resolve contract disputes, and choose the correct forum — the first and most consequential decision in any commercial matter.
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The Commercial Courts, Commercial Division and Commercial Appellate Division of High Courts Act, 2015 created a dedicated, faster track for high-value business disputes — separate from the ordinary civil suit process. In Delhi, this plays out as a two-tier system: District-level Commercial Courts, and the Commercial Division of the Delhi High Court, which is one of only a handful of High Courts in India with original civil jurisdiction.
The Act specifically defines what counts as a commercial dispute — ordinary contracts for goods and services, construction and infrastructure contracts, partnership and shareholder disputes, intellectual property matters, and more. A dispute outside this list is heard as an ordinary civil suit instead.
Even a qualifying commercial dispute must meet a minimum specified value to be tried on the commercial track. This threshold was reduced nationally from ₹1 crore to ₹3 lakh in 2018 specifically to bring more disputes within reach of the faster commercial procedure.
Mandatory pre-institution mediation, case management hearings, time-bound disclosure of documents, and — where the defence has no real merit — summary judgment without a full trial. This is what makes the commercial track genuinely faster than an ordinary civil suit.
In Delhi, whether your suit goes to a District Commercial Court or the Delhi High Court's Commercial Division depends purely on the specified value of your claim — currently ₹2 crore is the dividing line, though this is now under active review.
Adv. Amarendra Kumar Dubey, Founder & Managing Partner of Global Vision Law Firm, brings over 15 years of litigation experience across the Delhi High Court, District Commercial Courts, and arbitral forums. His practice spans commercial suit drafting, recovery litigation, contract and shareholder disputes, and Section 9, 11, and 34 arbitration proceedings — with a particular focus on getting the forum and the specified value right at the very first step, since a misclassified suit costs clients months in delay and return-of-plaint orders.
Most delays in commercial litigation don't come from a weak case — they come from filing in the wrong forum, under-valuing a claim, or missing a mandatory pre-institution mediation step. Getting this right from day one is where our team adds the most value.
Our core practice covers Delhi's District Commercial Courts and the Delhi High Court's Commercial Division. We also advise clients with disputes connected to Gurugram, Noida, Faridabad and Ghaziabad, where different state jurisdictions apply — helping you identify the correct forum before you file.
A clear, transparent process for every commercial dispute we take on.
We review your contract, documents and dispute value to determine whether your matter qualifies as a commercial dispute, and which forum — District Commercial Court, Delhi HC Commercial Division, or arbitration — applies.
A written estimate of court fees and legal costs, along with an honest view on timelines, strength of claim, and whether pre-institution mediation is required before filing.
Precise drafting of the plaint or arbitration notice, correct computation of specified value and interest, and assembly of the documentary evidence commercial courts expect to see.
Filing at the correct forum, followed by active representation at case management hearings to keep your matter moving within the Commercial Courts Act's time-bound framework.
Representation through every hearing to final judgment, and — where money is owed — execution proceedings to actually recover what the decree awards, not just a judgment on paper.
In-depth guides on commercial suit filing, recovery, jurisdiction, and the disputes we handle most. Click "Learn More" on any topic for the full breakdown.
Filing a commercial suit in Delhi starts with correctly computing the "specified value" of your dispute under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015, since this decides whether your matter goes to a District Commercial Court or the Delhi High Court's Commercial Division. Our team, led by Adv. Amarendra Kumar Dubey, handles suit drafting, mandatory pre-institution mediation compliance, court-fee computation, and filing at the correct forum, so your suit isn't delayed or returned on a technicality.
Learn More →A commercial recovery suit lets a business recover unpaid dues, outstanding invoices, or contractual payments through the fast-track procedure of the Commercial Courts Act rather than an ordinary civil suit. These suits require strict documentation — invoices, purchase orders, ledgers and correspondence — filed within limitation and at the correct specified value. We help businesses prepare recovery suits that hold up to scrutiny, pursue summary judgment where available, and pursue execution once a decree is passed.
Learn More →A recovery suit is the formal, court-based route to recover money owed to you — unpaid loans, dishonoured payments, unpaid professional fees, or contractual dues — when informal recovery attempts have failed. Filed correctly under the Commercial Courts Act where the dispute qualifies as commercial, a recovery suit can move faster than an ordinary money suit, with options like summary judgment where the defence lacks real merit. We handle recovery suits end-to-end — notice, filing, evidence and execution.
Learn More →Recovering money through the courts requires more than proving a debt exists — it requires the right forum, a correctly pleaded cause of action, proper computation of interest and limitation, and a strategy for execution if the debtor doesn't pay voluntarily even after a decree. Our team advises individuals and businesses across Delhi on the fastest lawful route to recover dues, including commercial suits, negotiable instrument proceedings, and, where relevant, insolvency remedies under the IBC.
Learn More →Micro, small and medium enterprises have a dedicated remedy for delayed payments under the MSME Development Act, through the Micro and Small Enterprises Facilitation Council, which can award compounded interest for delay — separate from, and often faster than, a regular commercial suit. Choosing between an MSME Facilitation Council reference, a commercial suit, or arbitration depends on your registration status and contract terms. We advise MSMEs on the route that recovers dues fastest, at the least cost.
Learn More →Unpaid invoices are one of the most common triggers for commercial litigation — but recovery depends on solid documentation: purchase orders, delivery confirmation, GST-compliant invoices, and any written acknowledgment of debt. Where the buyer disputes liability without real grounds, a commercial suit with a claim for summary judgment can shortcut a long trial. We help businesses assemble invoice-recovery claims that stand up in court and pursue them through to actual payment, not just a decree on paper.
Learn More →The Commercial Courts Act, 2015 gives recovery suits a genuine procedural edge over ordinary civil suits — mandatory case management hearings, time-bound disclosure, and, in appropriate cases, summary judgment without a full trial where the defendant has no real defence. Qualifying for this track requires the dispute to fall within the Act's definition of "commercial dispute" and meet the specified value threshold. We assess eligibility at the outset so your recovery claim gets the benefit of the faster commercial procedure wherever possible.
Learn More →Contract disputes — breach of terms, non-performance, defective supply, delayed delivery, or disputed termination — are among the most common commercial suits filed in Delhi. Success depends on how the contract was drafted, what evidence exists of breach, and whether an arbitration clause exists that ousts civil court jurisdiction. Our team reviews your agreement, assesses whether litigation or arbitration is the right route, and represents you before the forum the dispute value and clause dictate.
Learn More →Shareholder disputes — oppression and mismanagement, denial of information, disputed shareholding, or breach of shareholders' agreements — often sit at the intersection of company law and commercial litigation. Some matters belong before the NCLT, others qualify as commercial disputes triable by the Commercial Court depending on the relief sought and the underlying agreement. We assess your shareholders' agreement and articles of association to identify the correct forum and protect your ownership and control.
Learn More →Disputes between partners — over profit-sharing, dissolution, mismanagement of firm assets, or breach of the partnership deed — can move quickly from a business disagreement into litigation. Whether your firm is registered under the Indian Partnership Act or structured as an LLP changes the forum and remedies available. We help partners resolve disputes through negotiation where possible, and file for dissolution, accounts, or recovery of dues before the appropriate Commercial Court when litigation becomes necessary.
Learn More →Construction disputes — delayed handover, cost overruns, defective work, payment withholding, or termination of a works contract — are almost always high-value and document-heavy, making them squarely commercial disputes under the Commercial Courts Act. We work through detailed project records, running account bills, and correspondence to build recovery or damages claims, and represent developers, contractors and sub-contractors before Delhi's Commercial Courts and Commercial Division.
Learn More →Construction companies face disputes on both sides of a contract — clients withholding payment over alleged defects, and sub-contractors or suppliers claiming unpaid dues from the company itself. These disputes usually turn on detailed project records: measurement books, running bills, variation orders, and correspondence around delays. We represent construction companies, contractors and developers in Delhi's Commercial Courts, building claims and defences around the documentary trail every project generates.
Learn More →Startups face commercial disputes with a different rhythm — founder disagreements, breach of shareholders' or founders' agreements, vendor and service disputes, and disagreements with early investors over terms in a term sheet or SHA. Many of these disputes carry real time pressure, since a founder dispute can freeze a company's operations or a funding round. We advise startups on resolving disputes quickly, whether through negotiation, arbitration under the relevant agreement, or commercial court litigation where necessary.
Learn More →Cross-border trade disputes — non-payment by an overseas buyer, defective or delayed shipments, letter of credit disputes, or disagreements over Incoterms and delivery obligations — often combine contract law with customs, FEMA, and foreign exchange considerations. Where the contract designates Delhi courts or Indian arbitration, these disputes can be pursued as commercial suits or arbitration proceedings. We advise import-export businesses on recovering dues from foreign counterparties and navigating the cross-border enforcement challenges that follow.
Learn More →E-commerce disputes range from seller-marketplace payment disagreements and return or refund disputes to trademark infringement on online listings and breach of platform seller agreements — many of which qualify as commercial disputes given their transactional, high-volume nature. We advise e-commerce businesses, sellers and platforms on structuring claims, responding to account suspensions or fund holds, and pursuing recovery or injunctive relief where a dispute genuinely needs a court's intervention.
Learn More →Most modern commercial contracts contain an arbitration clause, which means a dispute may never reach a civil court at all — it goes to arbitration, with the Commercial Court or High Court only stepping in for interim relief (Section 9), appointment of arbitrators (Section 11), or post-award challenges (Section 34) and execution (Section 36). We represent clients at every stage — drafting arbitration notices, appearing before the arbitral tribunal, and handling supervisory proceedings before the Delhi High Court where Delhi is the seat.
Learn More →Delhi runs a two-tier commercial court system. District-level Commercial Courts, set up under Section 3 of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015, presently try disputes with a specified value between ₹3 lakh and ₹2 crore. Disputes above ₹2 crore fall within the Delhi High Court's Commercial Division, which exercises original civil jurisdiction — a feature only a handful of High Courts in India have. Filing in the wrong tier leads to return of the plaint and lost time, so correct valuation is the first step.
Learn More →Pecuniary jurisdiction — the monetary threshold that decides which court can hear your case — has shifted repeatedly in Delhi. It was reduced nationally from ₹1 crore to ₹3 lakh in 2018 to bring more disputes within reach of Commercial Courts, and District Commercial Courts in Delhi presently handle disputes up to ₹2 crore, with anything higher going to the Delhi High Court. As of 2026, the Full Court has recommended raising this ceiling to ₹10 crore — a change we track closely for our clients.
Learn More →Not every business dispute is a "commercial dispute." The Commercial Courts Act defines specific categories — contracts, partnership and shareholder disputes, construction contracts, intellectual property and more — that qualify for the faster commercial track, with stricter timelines, mandatory case management hearings, and summary judgment options unavailable in an ordinary civil suit. Getting this classification right at the drafting stage affects your court fee, procedure, and how quickly your matter is likely to be decided.
Learn More →In Delhi, both the District Commercial Courts and the Delhi High Court's Commercial Division can hear commercial disputes — the dividing line is purely the specified value of the claim. High Court litigation typically means a more experienced original-side bench and structured case management, but also higher court fees and a busier cause list; District Commercial Courts are quicker to access but currently capped at ₹2 crore. We advise clients on which forum suits their matter's value, urgency and evidentiary complexity.
Learn More →Court fees for commercial suits in Delhi are calculated as a percentage of the specified value under the applicable Court Fees Act, and can run into lakhs of rupees for high-value claims — a cost that needs to be planned for before filing, not after. Fees also differ depending on the relief claimed (recovery of money, injunction, specific performance) and whether the suit is filed in the District Commercial Court or the High Court. We provide clients a clear, written fee and cost estimate before any suit is filed.
Learn More →Commercial suits follow a stricter procedural code than ordinary civil suits — mandatory pre-institution mediation for suits not seeking urgent interim relief, a case management hearing to fix timelines, restricted rounds of pleadings, and time-bound disclosure of documents. Missing a procedural step can cost a party its right to file additional evidence or even see the suit dismissed. Our team manages every procedural milestone — from the mediation notice to final arguments — so your case moves at the pace the Act intends.
Learn More →In 2026, the Delhi High Court's Full Court recommended raising District Courts' pecuniary jurisdiction from ₹2 crore to ₹10 crore. The Delhi High Court Bar Association has opposed the move with a work stoppage, while the District Court Bar Associations have welcomed it. It has not yet been formally notified.
In 2026, the Delhi High Court's Full Court recommended raising the pecuniary jurisdiction of District Commercial Courts from ₹2 crore to ₹10 crore — meaning, if implemented, only disputes above ₹10 crore would be directly filed before the High Court, while everything below would go to the District Commercial Courts. The Coordination Committee of District Court Bar Associations has welcomed the move and is pushing for it to go even higher. The change is significant but not yet notified — we track its progress for clients.
Learn More →Whether raising Delhi's pecuniary threshold to ₹10 crore will actually speed up justice is genuinely debated. Supporters argue it will decongest the High Court's original side, which reportedly carries thousands of pending original civil and commercial suits, and give district judges a bigger role. Critics — including the Delhi High Court Bar Association, which struck work over the proposal — argue it could shift a huge volume of high-value litigation onto an already stretched district judiciary with tens of thousands of pending civil suits.
Learn More →For businesses, a higher pecuniary threshold means more high-value commercial disputes — potentially anything up to ₹10 crore — would be filed and heard at the district level rather than before the Delhi High Court. That could mean quicker listing dates given the High Court's heavier original-side docket, but also less certainty about which district judge's bench will handle a complex, high-value commercial matter until the reform beds in. We advise clients filing new suits to plan for either forum until the change is formally notified.
Learn More →Intellectual property lawyers have raised particular concern about the ₹10 crore proposal, since the Delhi High Court's original side has built deep, specialised expertise in patent, trademark and copyright litigation over decades — expertise not yet replicated at the district level. If high-value IP suits move to district courts, litigants may need to weigh a district judge's efficiency against a High Court bench's specialised IP experience. We help IP-heavy commercial clients assess this trade-off and structure filings to preserve their strategic position.
Learn More →Businesses and litigants have practical questions about Delhi's proposed pecuniary jurisdiction hike — has it been notified yet, will pending High Court suits be transferred to district courts, does it affect arbitration-related filings under Sections 9, 11 and 34, and should a new suit be filed now or after the change takes effect. We answer these questions as the reform develops, and can advise on your specific matter's timing and forum strategy given where things currently stand.
Learn More →If your contract contains an arbitration clause, a civil or commercial suit filed in court will usually be referred to arbitration on the other side's objection under Section 8 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act — so the first question in any commercial dispute is whether an arbitration clause even applies, and whether it covers the specific dispute that has arisen. We review the contract's dispute resolution clause first, before advising whether to pursue a commercial suit, invoke arbitration, or do both in parallel for interim relief.
Learn More →Whether your dispute is an ordinary civil suit or a "commercial dispute" under the Commercial Courts Act depends on the nature of the transaction — the Act lists specific categories such as contracts for goods and services, construction contracts, partnership and shareholder disputes, and intellectual property, among others. Misclassifying a dispute can mean filing in the wrong court or losing access to the commercial track's faster procedure. We assess your facts against the Act's definitions before deciding where and how to file.
Learn More →When a debtor genuinely cannot pay — as opposed to simply disputing the claim — a recovery suit may take years to yield actual payment, while an insolvency application under the IBC (for corporate debtors) can apply real commercial pressure and sometimes trigger faster settlement even before admission. The right choice depends on the debtor's financial position, the amount owed, and how quickly you need resolution. We advise creditors on whether a commercial suit, an IBC application, or both in sequence is the more effective recovery strategy.
Learn More →Company law disputes — oppression and mismanagement, disputes over board control, class action claims by shareholders — generally belong before the National Company Law Tribunal, while disputes arising from ordinary commercial contracts, even between shareholders, may still qualify as commercial disputes triable by the Commercial Court. The overlap is genuinely confusing even for experienced litigants. We assess the substance of the relief you're seeking to determine whether your matter belongs before the NCLT, the Commercial Court, or both.
Learn More →Commercial disputes involving parties or contracts in Gurugram generally fall under Haryana's jurisdiction — through the Commercial Courts constituted under the Punjab and Haryana High Court rather than Delhi's court system — a distinction many businesses assume incorrectly. We represent clients with Gurugram-based commercial disputes, advising on the correct forum and, where the contract or cause of action connects the dispute to Delhi, whether filing here is even an option.
Learn More →Noida falls within Gautam Buddh Nagar district, under Uttar Pradesh's jurisdiction — commercial disputes here go to the Commercial Court at Gautam Buddh Nagar or the Allahabad High Court's Commercial Division, not Delhi's court system, even though Noida sits right across the border. We advise Noida-based businesses and those contracting with Noida parties on where their commercial dispute actually belongs, and represent clients whose contracts specify Delhi as the seat of arbitration or governing jurisdiction regardless of where the parties are based.
Learn More →Faridabad, like Gurugram, falls under Haryana's jurisdiction and the Punjab and Haryana High Court's Commercial Division rather than Delhi's commercial courts. Businesses with contracts or disputes connected to Faridabad need to determine the correct forum before filing — the wrong choice means delay and possible return of the plaint. We advise Faridabad-based clients and those dealing with Faridabad counterparties, including where a contract's arbitration or jurisdiction clause routes the dispute to Delhi instead.
Learn More →Ghaziabad disputes fall under Uttar Pradesh jurisdiction, typically before the Commercial Court at Ghaziabad or the Allahabad High Court, rather than Delhi's commercial court system. Many NCR businesses assume proximity to Delhi means Delhi jurisdiction applies, which is not correct unless the contract itself specifies Delhi courts or a Delhi arbitration seat. We help Ghaziabad-based clients and Delhi businesses dealing with Ghaziabad counterparties determine the right forum and pursue their claims there or in Delhi as the contract dictates.
Learn More →A litigator's focus on getting the forum right, then fighting to win in it.
Over 15 years of litigation experience across the Delhi High Court, District Commercial Courts, and arbitral forums, with a track record in recovery suits, contract disputes, and commercial arbitration proceedings.
We identify whether your matter is a commercial dispute at all, compute the correct specified value, and file at the right forum — avoiding the delays that come from getting this wrong.
From the 2018 reduction in pecuniary threshold to the 2026 proposal to raise Delhi's District Court limit to ₹10 crore, we follow how commercial court jurisdiction is evolving so client filings are never caught off guard.
You can visit our Delhi office, meet your lawyer, and discuss your dispute and documents face-to-face — not just over email.
We don't stop at a favourable decree — our team pursues execution proceedings so a judgment translates into actual payment.
A quick comparison of Delhi's two commercial forums, as they currently stand.
| Parameter | District Commercial Court | Delhi HC Commercial Division |
|---|---|---|
| Current Pecuniary Limit | ₹3 lakh to ₹2 crore | Above ₹2 crore |
| Proposed Change (2026) | Recommended up to ₹10 crore | Above ₹10 crore, if notified |
| Court Fee | Lower, scaled to claim value | Higher, scaled to claim value |
| Typical Docket Load | Heavy, but growing capacity | Very heavy original-side docket |
| Specialised Experience | General commercial matters | Deep IP & complex commercial expertise |
| Best For | Matters within current/proposed threshold | High-value & specialised IP matters |
Feedback from businesses we've represented in commercial disputes.
"We had over ₹80 lakh in unpaid invoices from a client who kept stalling. The team filed a commercial recovery suit, handled the case management hearings efficiently, and we recovered our dues without dragging through years of litigation.
"A partnership dispute with my co-founder could have destroyed the business. Adv. Dubey's team helped us reach a structured settlement instead of years of litigation, and were honest about what the courts could and couldn't achieve quickly.
"Our construction dispute involved years of project records and running bills. The team went through every document methodically and built a claim that held up — and explained the whole commercial court process clearly along the way.
Common questions from businesses about commercial disputes and Delhi's commercial courts.
The Commercial Courts Act, 2015 lists specific categories that qualify as commercial disputes — ordinary contracts for goods and services, construction contracts, partnership and shareholder disputes, intellectual property matters, and several others — provided the specified value meets the pecuniary threshold. A dispute outside these categories is heard as an ordinary civil suit instead.
District-level Commercial Courts in Delhi presently try commercial disputes with a specified value between ₹3 lakh and ₹2 crore. Disputes above ₹2 crore fall within the original civil jurisdiction of the Delhi High Court's Commercial Division. In 2026, the Delhi High Court's Full Court recommended raising the District Court limit to ₹10 crore, though this has not yet been formally notified.
Not yet. As of mid-2026, the Delhi High Court's Full Court has recommended and administratively accepted the proposal to raise District Courts' pecuniary jurisdiction from ₹2 crore to ₹10 crore, and the Delhi High Court Bar Association has protested the move with a work stoppage. Formal notification and implementation are still pending, so both forums remain relevant for now — we advise clients accordingly on a case-by-case basis.
If your contract contains a valid arbitration clause covering the dispute, a court will typically refer the matter to arbitration if the other side objects under Section 8 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act. The first step in any commercial dispute is reviewing the contract's dispute resolution clause before deciding whether to file a suit, invoke arbitration, or seek interim court relief alongside arbitration.
Generally, no. Gurugram and Faridabad fall under Haryana's jurisdiction before the Punjab and Haryana High Court, while Noida and Ghaziabad fall under Uttar Pradesh's jurisdiction before the Allahabad High Court, unless the contract itself specifies Delhi courts or a Delhi arbitration seat. We advise clients across the NCR on the correct forum for their specific matter.
Global Vision Law Firm offers a free initial consultation, in person at our Delhi office or online, to assess your dispute, identify the correct forum, and provide a written estimate of court fees and legal costs before you proceed.
Visit our Delhi office for a free consultation, or connect with us online. Whether it's a recovery suit, contract dispute, or a matter caught in the middle of Delhi's jurisdiction reform — our team led by Adv. Amarendra Kumar Dubey is ready to help.
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