Legal Notice
First step in nearly every case. Fixes amount, interest and deadline.
- 15 days typical compliance window
- Often settles the matter
Customer ignoring invoices? Cheque bounced? Buyer stalling beyond 45 days? Our delayed payment lawyers in Delhi, led by Adv. Amarendra Kumar Dubey and Adv. Kanhaiya Lal Mishra, choose the fastest legal route — legal notice, MSME ODR portal, summary suit, Section 138 or IBC — and take it through to execution.
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Late payment chokes cash flow, strains vendors and staff and, if ignored, can make the claim time-barred. Indian law gives creditors several tools; a good delayed payment lawyer in Delhi picks the right one for your facts.
Every day of delay forces you to borrow at your cost while the buyer uses your money free of cost.
Most commercial money claims have a three-year window. Silence does not stop the clock unless there is written acknowledgement.
Registered MSME suppliers can claim compound interest at three times the RBI bank rate under the MSMED Act. See late payment interest.
Our delayed payment lawyers in Delhi evaluate all of these before recommending a strategy.
First step in nearly every case. Fixes amount, interest and deadline.
For registered micro and small suppliers. Conciliation then arbitration; interest at 3× bank rate.
Order XXXVII CPC for written contracts, cheques and acknowledged debts. Defendant needs leave to defend.
Where a cheque issued for a debt is dishonoured.
Operational creditor application for undisputed default of ₹1 crore or more after a 10-day demand notice.
Where the contract has an arbitration clause. Award is enforceable as a decree.
Swipe or let the slider play. This is how our delayed payment recovery lawyers in Delhi run a typical case.
We study invoices, contract, correspondence and dates, confirm whether the claim is in time and decide the forum.
A firm notice invoking the relevant statute (MSMED Act, NI Act or IBC) and quantifying principal plus interest.
We negotiate structured payment terms where it benefits you, without losing the legal position.
Filing on the MSME ODR portal, or before the commercial court, magistrate, NCLT or arbitral tribunal as the facts require.
Attachment of bank accounts and assets, and enforcement of the decree or award until the money reaches you.
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| Route | Best for | Key rule |
|---|---|---|
| MSME ODR / MSEFC | Registered micro and small suppliers | 45-day limit; interest 3× bank rate; 75% deposit to challenge |
| Summary suit | Written contracts, cheques, acknowledged debt | Order XXXVII CPC; leave to defend |
| Section 138 NI Act | Bounced cheques | 30-day notice; 15 days to pay; then complaint |
| IBC Section 9 | Undisputed default of ₹1 crore+ | 10-day demand notice; no pre-existing dispute |
| Arbitration | Contracts with arbitration clause | Award enforceable as decree |
New MSME cases: odr.msme.gov.in is mandatory since 15 October 2025. Also read our guide to the MSME Act 2006 and MSME rights explained.
13+ years of practice and 1400+ cases handled and successfully executed across Delhi courts, tribunals and arbitration.
Leads recovery strategy for corporate and MSME clients, with appearances before the Supreme Court, High Court and NCLT.
Handles notices, ODR and tribunal filings, Section 138 complaints and execution of decrees and awards.
Start with a documented demand: collect the purchase order, invoices, delivery proof and ledger, then send a legal notice giving 15 days to pay. If the buyer does not pay, the right forum depends on facts: the MSME Facilitation Council through the MSME ODR portal (registered micro and small suppliers), a summary suit or commercial suit, a Section 138 cheque-bounce complaint, or an IBC application where the default is ₹1 crore or more and undisputed.
Global Vision Law Firm, led by Adv. Amarendra Kumar Dubey (Founder and Managing Partner) and Adv. Kanhaiya Lal Mishra (Senior Associate), handles delayed-payment and money recovery matters across Delhi courts, the MSME Facilitation Council, NCLT, DRT and the High Court, with 13+ years of practice and 1400+ cases handled and successfully executed.
Not for every claim, but it is strongly advised. A notice fixes the due amount and the date of demand, starts the interest trail and often triggers settlement. It is mandatory in some routes: a Section 138 NI Act complaint needs a demand notice within 30 days of the cheque return memo, and an IBC operational creditor must serve a Section 8 demand notice giving 10 days.
For most commercial money claims the limitation period is three years from when the payment became due, though acknowledgement in writing or part payment can extend it. Cheque-bounce complaints have much shorter windows. Because limitation can silently expire, do not wait; have a lawyer check your dates early.
Yes. Registered micro and small enterprises can claim compound interest with monthly rests at three times the RBI bank rate under Section 16 of the MSMED Act, 2006. For other businesses, interest follows the contract or, where silent, is awarded by the court at its discretion under the Interest Act, 1978 and Section 34 of the Code of Civil Procedure.
Since 15 October 2025, new MSME delayed-payment cases are filed on the MSME Online Dispute Resolution portal at odr.msme.gov.in. The matter goes to the MSME Facilitation Council for conciliation and then arbitration. MSME Samadhaan no longer accepts new filings.
Under Order XXXVII of the CPC, a creditor holding a written contract, bill of exchange, cheque or acknowledged debt can file a summary suit. The defendant must obtain leave to defend, which makes it a faster route for undisputed dues.
For commercial disputes of specified value, Section 12A of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015 requires pre-institution mediation unless urgent interim relief is sought. Your lawyer should plan for this step so the suit is not returned.
An operational creditor can file under Section 9 of the IBC after a 10-day demand notice if the default is at least ₹1 crore and there is no pre-existing dispute. It is a pressure tool, but a weak fit where the buyer genuinely disputes the invoice.
Send a demand notice within 30 days of the return memo. If the drawer does not pay within 15 days of receiving it, a complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act can be filed within one month after that period ends. Strict timelines apply, so act immediately.
Where there was dishonest intent from the start, a complaint of cheating (BNS Section 318) or criminal breach of trust (BNS Section 316) may be possible. A pure non-payment is usually civil, so the facts need careful assessment before a criminal complaint is considered.
Purchase orders or contract, invoices, delivery challans or proof of service, e-way bills, GST returns showing the invoice, ledger statement, emails or WhatsApp messages acknowledging the debt, bounced cheques with bank memos, Udyam certificate (for MSMEs) and any earlier notices.
Share the invoice details and we will suggest the right route. Global Vision Law Firm, M-3 Gupta Tower, Commercial Complex, Azadpur, Delhi 110033.
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Last updated: 10 October 2026. General information, not legal advice. Timelines and thresholds depend on the facts and current law.
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