Practice Area

Arbitration Law

We have been active in representing clients in Arbitrations. We are one a handful of law firms in North India with an active arbitration practice. We represent Clients in all types of commercial arbitrations including shareholder disputes, sale purchase disputes, trade finance disputes, supply of commodities disputes, construction & infrastructure disputes, etc. We also represent clients in maritime arbitrations. We have represented clients in statutory arbitrations under various Central Government legislations and bye-laws.

We are skilled in drafting Statement of Claims and Statements of Defence for arbitrations. We are fully aware about the value of efficiency and speedy adjudication in arbitrations and accordingly complete written documentation in record time, without compromising on the quality.

We acknowledge the difference in representing clients before arbitral tribunals' especially International tribunals with members from different lingual and cultural differences and accordingly take special care while representing our clients. We fully understand the finer nuances of arguing in arbitrations vis-à-vis arguing in Courts and are adept at arbitration advocacy in all respects. We are comfortable with both, ad-hoc and institutional arbitrations. We also have tie-ups with certain leading arbitral institutions who keep us au-courant with the latest developments in the field of Arbitration.

We also represent clients before the Supreme Court and High Court under the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996. In this regard, we file petitions as well as applications on behalf of our clients concerning appointment of an arbitrator, seeking interim relief, challenging an arbitral award, seeking enforcing of an arbitral award, etc. We are also adept in skillfully negotiating and drafting dispute resolution clauses in commercial contracts. Our experience in this field comes to our rescue in successfully advising clients in matters pertaining to Arbitration and other alternative methods of dispute resolution.

Banking & Debt Recovery

Banking and Debt recovery is one of our core competencies. We not only understand the law and practice of Banking & Debt recovery, but also the sector and how financial transactions work. We understand various instruments through which banks lend money and finance projects & property. We understand the finer details on loan agreements and transactions.

We provide comprehensive representation in all aspects of banking practice in the Supreme Court, Punjab & Haryana High Court and in debt recovery practice in the Debt Recovery Tribunal, Chandigarh and Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal, New Delhi. We are adept in dealing with complex commercial issues that arise before the DRT and the interplay of numerous laws and regulations within the framework of RDDB Act and SARFESI Act. We have been representing a wide variety of litigants including Banks, Financial Institutions, NBFCs, Defaulters, Borrowers, Secured Creditors, Unsecured Creditors, Debtors, Auction purchasers, Bona fide purchasers, Intermediaries, Official Liquidators, Guarantors, Directors and Executive officers of Companies in a variety of matters involving complex issues of law and practice. We represent clients both before the Presiding Officer as well as the Recovery Officer in the DRTs and before the Chairperson at DRAT. We have also been active in the High Court of Punjab & Haryana and the Supreme Court, challenging decisions of the Tribunal and ensuring that our clients get justice.

We also deal with matters under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 specially pertaining to Cheque-bouncing cases under S.138 and pertaining to the liability of Directors under S. 141. We represent complainants and respondents before the High Court and the Supreme Court.

Our Advisory & Consultancy team in Banking & Finance is renowned. We advise clients after carefully reading their agreements and render advice on steps that can be taken to evade legal complications and explore options that are a win-win situation for all.

Commercial Law

Commercial Law is one of our core competencies. Our General Commercial Litigation practice focuses on representing clients as plaintiffs and as defendants in a wide range of substantive commercial disputes over the construction and enforceability of complex commercial instruments and commercial agreements in all forms.

We represent a wide range of clients including institutional lenders in a variety of disputes with borrowers, parties in domestic and international disputes over letters of credit and contracts for the sale of goods.

We are noted for Real-Estate litigation in North India, including mortgage and lease of property, appraisal and valuation matters and other disputes involving property. We have extensive experience in real estate disputes and agreements pertaining to specific performance of contracts, rescinding of contracts, bona-fide purchaser protection and 'lis pendens' sale-purchase. Our Lawyers are fully aware of all applicable laws including stamp duties, requirements of registration, licensing and regulatory approvals required from government, etc when it comes to real-estate transactions and representing clients before quasi-judicial authorities like District Collector,Revenue Commissioner and Financial Commissioner etc.

We have been advising financial and operational creditors on the insolvency and winding up procedure under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016. Our associate lawyers have worked on big-ticket insolvency and bankruptcy disputes abroad and understand how cross-border insolvency laws operate. We have a good understanding of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code and the jurisdiction of the National Company Law Tribunal under the Companies Act 2013.

We handle a broad range of litigation pertaining to corporate governance issues and the rights of securities holders. We handle disputes among stockholders of corporations including matters about interpretation of shareholders' agreements, resolution of deadlocks, remedies available to shareholders and the valuation of shares. We also handle Agency disputes, Franchising disputes and supply chain matters.

Constitutional Law

We have been arguing Constitutional matters and other matters of national importance for the past 25 years. Our expertise lies in writ petitions challenging the vires of statutes, to safeguard constitutional rights especially right to equality, right to freedom of speech and expression, right to education, right against preventive detention, double jeopardy, right to property and right to life. We deal in writ petitions safeguarding numerous legal and statutory rights. We believe in upholding the principles and values of the Constitution of India and in justice, equity and good conscience. We also represent petitioner in Public Interest Litigations (PILs) and other disputes involving questions of substantial importance at general. We also deal with matters pertaining to violation of rights under Article 311 of the Constitution and disputes pertaining to interpretation concerning distribution of powers between the Central Government and the State Governments in the Seventh Schedule. We have been successful in adopting a result-oriented approach and in upholding the spirit of the Constitution for the past 31 years and will continue to do so.

We also deal with compensation claims based on Constitutional wrongs where the aggrieved persons are claiming compensation from the Government on wrongs done by the government.

Consumer Law

The Consumer Protection Act, 1986 ushered a new revolution in consumerism. We started our practice in 1986, the year of birth of the legislation. Accordingly, we have witnessed the changing trends in consumerism and Consumer Law since then. We are fully aware of the intricacies in Consumer Law.

We represent consumers as well as manufacturers, service providers, shopkeepers and retailers across a pleathora of foras including the Supreme Court and National consumer disputes redressal commission in New Delhi; Punjab & Haryana High Court, Punjab state consumer disputes redressal commission, Haryana state consumer disputes redressal commission and Chandigarh state consumer disputes redressal commission in Chandigarh.

We further deal in Electronic Consumer Contracts along with the application of Conflict of Law rules in international transactions. Over the past decade, India has seen increasing e-commerce. These transactions in about 50% cases involve a transnational party or application of laws, which produce unique issues that are to be carefully dealt by Consumer law, yet within private international law. We help businesses and companies in forming specific and clear policies to deal with such situations. We advise our clients on relevant matters within this domain.

Criminal Law

We have been practicing criminal law for the past 25 years. We deal in Socio-Economic offences and white collar crimes. We have successfully handled numerous cases on behalf of leading companies and individuals. We have managed to get our clients released on Bail (Regular as well as Anticipatory) from the High Courts in a number of matters. We have succeeded in having criminal complaints and FIRs against numerous accused persons including Company officials quashed. We have also succeeded in getting Order framing charges set-aside. We also practice in the area of criminal contempt proceedings and special offences under the Information Technology Act. We are equally adept at representing the complainant as well as the accused and are regularly representing clients on issues relating to this field.

Education and Examination Laws

Education and Examination Laws is a specialized field of Law that touches upon numerous Laws ranging from Constitution of India to Legislations enacted by the Parliament, State Legislature and more often the regulations and bye-laws of the concerned University/Board/Department.

We have been ably representing numerous people aggrieved in matters pertaining to Education Laws, Educational Institutions, Admissions, Examinations, Correction of answer-sheets, attendance issues, etc in the High Court and the Supreme Court. We deal with matters relating to Admissions in Colleges and Universities, Conducting of Examinations and Declaration of results, Observance of criteria pertaining to applicable government rules and bye-laws, Eligibility in Civil Services and other Government exams including Judicial examinations, Eligibility criteria and compliance of formalities for entrance examinations to Colleges and Universities, etc. We represent both the Petitioner as well as respondents with equal ease and skill. We have also been representing clients in such disputes against numerous regulatory bodies such as–

• Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
• Indian Council of Secondary Education (ICSE)
• All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE)
• National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE)
• Dental Council of India (DCI)
• Pharmacy Council of India (PCI)
• Medical Council of India (MCI)
• Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR)
• Central Council for Indian Medicine (CCIM)
• Council of Architecture
• Distance Education Council (DEC)
• Bar Council of India (BCI)

We have also been representing our clients against numerous Universities and Departments of the Government. Needless to mention, we not only act for private individuals, but also defend suits and petitions on behalf of the above-mentioned regulatory bodies and various Universities and Departments.

We understand the importance of Education matters to our clients and the underlying urgency attached with them. Accordingly, we draft petitions and applications in record time and deliver results within the quickest and shortest of timelines.

Election Law

India is the World's largest democracy. Principles of Universal Adult Franchise are well-enshrined in the Constitution of India. In such a political set-up, Election process forms a crucial part of the system.

We represent aggrieved people who have suffered during Election process or who wish to challenge orders passed by Returning officers, Election Commission or any other bureaucrat acting in administrative or quasi judicial capacity. Be it elections to the Parliament, State Legislature, Municipal Corporation, Panchayats or any other polls, we are well versed with all applicable laws, rules and applicable code of conduct.

Under the Representation of People Act, 1951, the High Court has jurisdiction to try election disputes under S. 80A. The appeal lies to the Supreme Court. Numerous other Laws, Bye-laws and regulations govern the election process. We provide able guidance and advice to candidates about the procedure and applicable rules. We also represent clients before the High Court of Punjab & Haryana and the Supreme Court of India.

We also represent aggrieved people who have suffered during Election process or who wish to challenge orders passed by Officers in elections to the Clubs, Societies, Universities, Colleges or any other institution of similar nature. Certain institutions have Central Rules like the 'Election of students union in Medical College/Institution/University Regulations, 2009' passed by the Medical Council of India. In this regard, we challenge order passed by the Grievance cell under the Grievance Redressal Mechanism of the regulations before appropriate Courts.

Energy and Electricity Laws

Electricity Laws is one of our core competencies. Our enviable record would prove that we have dealt with hundreds of cases under the Electricity Act, 2003 and it's erstwhile Indian Electricity Act, 1910, Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948, Indian Electricity Rules, 1956 and the Electricity Regulatory Commissions Act, 1998. We have been dealing with numerous rules and regulations framed under the Electricity Act, 2003, representing Consumers, State Power Corporations, Distribution Licensees, Generating companies, Transmission Utilities and industries in complex matters before the Supreme Court of India, Punjab & Haryana High Court, Appropriate Commissions and the Ombudsman.

Our expertise lies in regulatory litigating pertaining to fixation of tariff, filing objections on behalf of consumers against tariff applications, petitions for amendment of regulations and filing objections thereof. Our expertise further lies in matters relating to theft of electricity, unauthorized use of electricity and filing appeals against assessment orders passed under them. We file complaints before the forum of electricity, ombudsman and finally before the High Court whereby levies and charges are imposed by the distribution licensees in deference of past practice and regulations. We also handle disputes relating to open access and all hindrances so created by State Load Dispatch Regional Centers (SLDC).

We file writ petitions challenging the final decisions rendered by adjudicatory authorities such as Ombudsman, Appellate authority (Constituted S. 127 of Electricity Act, 2003) and petitions/appeals against the orders passed by Special Courts (Constituted under S. 154 of the Act) before the High Court and Supreme Court.We file anticipatory bail application/bail application in FIRs registered under S. 135 of the Electricity Act and also quashing of such FIRs and Criminal Complaints.We also handle disputes in respect of laying down of power lines and the rights of landowners being affected thereof. We have been representing industries who have not been able to get their independent feeders installed for such kind of disputes as well as landowners whose property rights are affected by such laying down of HT/EHT power lines. We also file writ petitions challenging vires of regulations framed by the State Commission before the Hon'ble High Court and Supreme Court.

We also handle matters concerning regulatory compliance including Renewable energy certificates (REC) matters. We are well aware of the laws and policies surrounding the Energy Sector including generation through Thermal power plants, Solar power plants and others like Wind, Biomass and Nuclear generation. We render legal advice in all affairs of the energy sector collaborating with the client to ensure compliance in a hassle-free, cost-effective and efficient manner. Apart from being experts in the law and the legal framework of the Electricity Law, we also understand the business of this sector and its best practices. We are aware of the issues plaguing the sector and help clients find solutions.

Our Advisory and Consultancy practice in Energy and Electricity Laws is renowned. We render advice to clients on regulatory compliances related to Energy laws. We also assist Companies and Corporations in obtaining connections from Distribution licensees, both temporary and permanent. We work with companies and Boards in developing their internal policies and procedures pertaining to energy consumption and advise on legal and regulatory matters pertaining to it.

Environment and Green Laws

Environment Laws is one of our core competencies. Our enviable record would prove that we have dealt with dozens of cases under numerous environment laws, rules and regulations.

We have been representing Clients in the newly established National Green Tribunal (NGT) in Delhi and the erstwhile National Environment Appellate Authority (NEAA). We also represent clients in the Supreme Court of India and Punjab & Haryana High Court in leading Environment matters including Pubic Interest Litigations. Our experience is varied and covers a broad network of litigation across environment regulations, challenging orders passed by state corporations and pollution control boards, challenging orders that deny permission for setting up projects and other regulatory matters pertaining to environment. We also file representations on behalf of companies before Ministries in New Delhi and other Government authorities in the States of Punjab, Haryana and New Delhi.

We are well familiar and comfortable with Central legislations like the Environment Protection Act, 1986, The Air (Prevention and control of Pollution) Act, 1981, The Water (Prevention and control of Pollution) Act, 1974, The Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991, Indian Forest Act, 1927, Scheduled Caste and other traditional forest dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, The Noise pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000 and numerous State laws enacted by State Governments. We also deal with matters pertaining to Marine Environment & Ocean resources.

Our Advisory team in Environment & Green Law is renowned. We render advice to clients on regulatory compliances related to environment protection laws. We also assist Companies and Corporations in obtaining statutory licenses and in developing policies, procedures and systems under the Air and Water Pollution Acts. We help our clients in minimising risk of damage to their corporate reputation by helping them establish a name for responsible environmental stewardship.

Industrial and Labour Law

Industiral and Labour laws is one of our core competencies. We understand the importance of Industrial and Labour laws for a socialist and welfare nation like ours. Accordingly, we have a dedicated team working on Industrial and Labour disputes before the Supreme Court and the High Court.

We represent clients in petitions challenging awards of Labour Courts and Industrial Tribunals. We deal with all sorts of disputes, be it relating to individual workmen under S. 2A of the Industrial Disputes Act, relating to trade unions under the Trade Unions Act 1926 or one that pertains to Minimum wages Act 1948, Employees Compensation Act (As amended), Employee's State Insurance Act 1948, Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act 1970, Employees' provident funds and Miscellaneous provisions Act 1952, Building & other construction workers (Regulation of employment and conditions of service) Act 1996, Employers liability Act 1938, Equal remuneration Act 1976, Payment of Gratuity Act 1972, numerous regulations and laws framed within them.

Our Client base includes trade unions, workmen, employees, employers, Contractors, factories and industrial establishments, Companies, Directors and Executive personal of companies, etc.

Our Advisory & Consultancy practice works with industries, manufacturing units and construction companies on policies and rules for compliance, while working with labourers and workmen. We help businesses understand the law and the regulatory aspects. We work with businesses to ensure that their operations are not stalled or affected in anyway due to Labour concerns.

Intellectual Property Laws

The practice of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) touches upon the subjects of Science & Technology as much as it is application of the legal theory of Law. We possess rich knowledge of the law and practice of intellectual property. We have a good command over the subject of science and work closely with engineers and other technicians whenever we deal with complex matters of Patent & Designs Law. We understand not only the practice and the technicalities of the invention or design we deal with, but also research the science of law that will apply to it.

We deal with litigation pertaining to the Designs Act. We conduct litigation under the Designs Act, 2000, Design Rules 2001 (As amended). We understand that companies work hard to ensure that their products are designed in a unique manner which deserves the protection of law to ensure their investment in research is finally rewarded by the market. Accordingly, we ensure that we take all steps to ensure that our client's interests get the deserved priority and are safeguarded in all matters. We deal with matters pertaining to registration of designs (including Locarno Classification), rights conferred for registered designs, issues pertaining to S. 15 of Copyrights Act 1957, infringement of registered designs, etc.

We deal in Trademark Litigation under the Trade Marks Act, 1999 and under numerous Common Law remedies. We represent clients in matters concerning infringement and passing off claims regarding Trademarks and brand names. We understand the importance of brand image and brand value in the competitive century of ours. We appreciate the labour and money that go behind building brand images and protecting brand reputations. Accordingly, we ensure that we take all steps to ensure that our client's interests get the deserved priority and are safeguarded. We also understand the importance of interim relief (Including Anton Piller and Mareva injunctions, John Doe orders) from Courts in Trademark litigation and always strategise before pleadings are filed in Courts of Law. We also deal with the Trademark and Merchandise Marks Act 1958.

We deal with litigation pertaining to Geographical Indications (GI) and Traditional Knowledge. We deal with Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration & Protection) Act 1999 and numerous international treaties, Conventions and agreements that govern the subject. GIs and Traditional Knowledge are extremely relevant to India since India has always been a storehouse of traditional knowledge which has been passed on from generations and is now endangered. We deal with claims in respect of Biopiracy, misappropriation of traditional knowledge, Access & Benefit Sharing in the international regime, disputes relating to disclosure of origin, etc.

We understand the finer nuances of Patent Law and how Patent claims are drafted and interpreted. Be it prior art (information already in the public domain) or a novel invention, we understand the law and how it is applied. We understand that companies work hard to ensure that their inventions deserve the protection of law to ensure that investment in research is finally rewarded by the market. Accordingly, we ensure that we take all steps to ensure that our client's interests get the deserved priority and are safeguarded in all matters. We deal with matters pertaining to revocation of patents, compulsory licensing, infringement of patents and objections against Controller's decision on registration of patents. We understand the importance of interim relief (Including ex-parte injunctions) from Courts in Patent litigation and always strategise before pleadings are filed in Courts of Law.

Land & Revenue Law

Land and Revenue Laws is one of our niche practice areas. We have been practicing real estate, Land and revenue matters for the past 31 years. We have had a successful and long practice in this area of law, arguing before the Courts in dozens of cases.

We have been representing clients in Land acquisition and Land allotment matters before the High Court and the Supreme Court. We have argued matters seeking enhancement of compensation for the acquired land under various legislations like Land Acquisition Act, NHAI Act, Requisition and Acquisition Act, etc. We regularly deal with disputes relating to partition of land, mutation and stamp duty evasion. Suits relating to inheritance and other testamentary and non testamentary documents such as Will, gift-deed and disputes relating to adoption and succession are being filed as well as defended. We also represent clients in suits relating to specific performance of contracts and in declaration/injunction matters before the High Court and Supreme Court.

We have almost always led arguments in bunch matters before the Courts and possess extensive experience in this area of law having represented clients from all sections of society that include multinational companies, industries, agricultural landlords, labourers, occupants and cultivators.

Maritime, Shipping & Law of the Seas

We are in the process of developing our practice in Maritime, Shipping and Admiralty Law. We are still working hard to understand the business of shipping and how the sector operates. We are studying the best practices of the sector and the role of law and regulation in operation of smooth functioning of the businesses. We are committed to pursuing intense research in maritime and shipping laws. We work on a wide range of maritime issues including arrest and release of vessels, bill of lading, charter party disputes, collision, crew claims, criminal prosecutions, demurrage, marine insurance, pollution liabilities, salvage, shipbuilding and repair, super yachts hiring, transshipment, etc.

We represent appellants and petitioners in Maritime appeals at the Supreme Court and other tribunals in Delhi. We also represent the respondents defending the appeals. We also represent clients in Maritime arbitrations before leading arbitral tribunals and in international negotiations.

Matrimony and Family Law

We understand the delicate nature and fragility of matrimonial disputes. This is why we handle these matters with special care. We strongly believe that family disputes should be settled through ADR means and outside Courts. Accordingly, we provide for such out-of-Court settlement mechanisms through experienced and seasoned Mediators. We assure you complete Confidentiality and rest assured, you can completely trust us with your personal information.

If ADR mechanisms are not an option or are unsuccessful, we represent Clients in all matrimonial and personal disputes before the Supreme Court, High Court and the NRI Commission. We represent clients in Divorce petitions, Suits for Alimony & Maintenance, Succession, Adoption, Custody, Surrogacy, Live-in relationships, etc. We are well versed in all matters of wills and probate, trusts and other things.

We understand the nuances of customary law vis-a-vis adoption, marriage and succession laws. We have dealt with scores of appeals relating to testamentary documents under the Indian Succession as well as the Hindu Succession Act. We have also dealt with cases relating to rule of Primogeniture/Succession of estates of erstwhile rulers.

We also handle matters pertaining to 'Protection marriages' and regarding marriages solemnized against the wishes of the married couple's family. We treat such cases as special cases and are committed in getting justice for our clients.

Through our specialized Private International Law practice we ably represent Non-resident Indians (NRIs), Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) and Foreign Citizens before the Supreme Court, High Court and the NRI Commission.

We understand the importance of matrimonial matters to our clients and the underlying urgency. Accordingly, we draft petitions and applications in record time and deliver results within the quickest and shortest of timelines.

Motor Accident Insurance Claims

We understand the poignant effects that motor accidents can have on people. Accordingly, we take every care to ensure that such cases are dealt in a speedy and effective manner.

We handle disputes on behalf of owners of motor vehicles and also disputes relating to validity (and otherwise) of driving licences. Appeals on behalf of unsatisfied claimants for insufficient compensation both in death and injury cases are handled in the High Court and Supreme Court.

Our Advisory practice advises claimants on deciding steps that could be taken to avail maximum claim by the insurer with minimum legal complications.

Private International Law/ Conflict of Law

Private International Law alias Conflict of Laws is one of our core competencies. Our expertise is in matters pertaining to rules of jurisdiction and Choice of Law in cases where more than one nation's Courts possess jurisdiction and where complex questions arise as to the applicable law. Our expertise lies in forum conveniens matters and in enforcing decrees and decisions of foreign Courts in India. We also deal in matters where arbitral awards rendered abroad are to be enforced under the New York Convention, 1985 or under specific bilateral agreements.

We are one of the few law chambers in India that have an extensive practice of Conflict of Laws and possess specialized knowledge of not only the general principles applicable in Conflict of Laws, but also specific principles applicable to Family matters like Marriage, Extra-marital cohabitation, Divorce, Succession, Gifts, Adoption, Alimony and Maintenance, Surrogacy, Transfer of Land; Commercial matters like drafting of Contracts, specific performance of contracts, international agreements, International memorandum of understandings, bills of exchange, bills of lading, letters of credit, Contracts of Carriage, Franchising and Leasing contracts, Insurance Contracts, Employment contracts, Electronic consumer contracts; Property matters including transfer of moveable and immoveable property, goods during transit, mortgage, Pledge, Chattel mortgage; Citizenship (Including Domicile and Habitual residence); International Trade of Goods, Trade Finance like Letters of Credit, etc.

We further deal in private international law aspects of International Arbitrations and applicable laws of jurisdiction, lex arbitrii and enforcement. We possess the knowledge to ensure enforcement of international awards in India and also about situations and cases where such enforcement can be refused for an internationally legally valid arbitral award. We also deal in matters concerning international jurisdiction of Indian Courts, extra-territorial applicability of Indian Laws, Choice of forum agreements, international service of summons and issue of commissions, etc.

Rent & Tenancy Laws

Rent & Tenancy Laws is one of our core competencies. We have dealt with hundreds of Rent Revisions and Special Leave petitions in Rent & tenancy matters before the Punjab & Haryana High Court and the Supreme Court respectively. Frequently representing the landlord as well as tenants, our knowledge and expertise in the nuance of this law is unparalleled. We have dealt with numerous cases under the East Punjab Urban Rent Restriction Act, 1949, The Haryana Urban (Control of Rent and Eviction) Act, 1973 and the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958.

We have been arguing disputes relating to ejectment of tenants on behalf of landlords and have been defending the tenants against eviction petitions filed by their landlords. We frequently deal with matters relating to Non-resident Indians (NRIs) whereby possession of residential or commercial premises is sought/denied in summary proceedings.

We have also been dealing with specialised ejectment petitions (Such as specified landlords) where retiring employees seeks immediate possession of their dwelling house; disputes relating to repair of the premises and any other appeal or revision against orders passed by Rent Controllers/ Appellate authorities.

Reproductive Law including Surrogacy

Reproductive law concerns reproductive rights of women pertaining to reproduction and reproductive health. This includes matters pertaining to Abortion, Birth Control, Surrogacy and access to healthcare..

We are one of the few law chambers in India which deal with reproductive laws and treat this as a distinct practice area. Our knowledge about Surrogacy and Abortion laws is unparallel and renowned across the nation. We understand the uniqueness of such disputes and accordingly take extreme care and caution, before we act. We also understand the underlying urgency behind such disputes and accordingly endeavor to deliver results within the quickest and shortest of timelines.

Our Reproductive laws litigation practice is mainly based by representing our clients in the Supreme Court of India and the Punjab & Haryana High Court. We represent the pregnant women as well as families (In case of Abortion matters); Surrogate mothers as well as intended parents (In case of Surrogacy matters) and medical clinics including hospitals and doctors.

We deal with cases under The transplantation of human organ Act 1994, The medical termination of pregnancy Act 1971, Pre-natal diagnostic techniques (Regulation and prevention of misuse) Act 1994 and numerous other guidelines framed by the Ministry of Health (Governemnt of India), Medical Council of India and State Governments. We also deal with cases relating to quashing of FIR/Criminal Complaints filed under the PNDT Act and also file appeals and revisions arising out of the decisions rendered by the District & Session judges in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and New Delhi.

Stock Exchange Arbitrations

We are one of the few law chambers in North India who represent clients in Stock exchange arbitrations. We fully understand how investments and trading work on exchanges in the Stock markets and are aware of the finer legal nuances in Contracts that investors and trading members generally sign without reading.

We deal in cases relating to illegal and unauthorized trading by brokers/sub-brokers. We further deal in cases of over brokerage being charged by brokers. We fully comprehend Digital contract notes, Financial Ledgers and other online statements about one's investments and accounts.

We represent trading members, investors, clearing members, brokers and sub-brokers in arbitrations and before the Appellate arbitrator panel of the Exchanges. We are adept in drafting claims applications, statement of case and counter claims, all of which form a crucial part of stock exchange arbitrations.

Service Law

Service Laws is one of our core competencies. We have extensive experience in dealing with service disputes. Over the past 31 years, we have represented numerous bureaucrats, lecturers, police officers, government engineers, doctors and other personals knocking the doors of the Supreme Court, High Court and Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT). We aid clients whose services have been wrongfully and illegally terminated and come to the rescue of those who feel that their dues are not being paid by the government or private authorities to which they are rightfully entitled. We further deal with disputes in relation to seniority, promotion and matters in respect of issues arising out of direct recruitment vis-à-vis departmental promotion. We have been representing clients in Government service disputes relating to reservation, roaster point and rota-quota. We further challenge wrongful administrative-action and disciplinary action matters before the High Court and the Supreme Court. We have also been representing clients in disputes pertaining to education matters i.e. recognition of educational institutions with various regulatory bodies such as -

• All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE)
• Medical Council of India (MCI)
• Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR)
• National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE)
• Dental Council of India (DCI)
• Pharmacy Council of India (PCI)
• Indian Nursing Council (INC)
• Bar Council of India (BCI)
• Central Council of Homeopathy (CCH)
• Central Council for Indian Medicine (CCIM)
• Council of Architecture
• Distance Education Council (DEC)
• Rehabilitation Council
• National Council for Rural Institutes (NCRI)
• State Councils of Higher Education (SCHE)
• Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
• Indian Council of Secondary Education (ICSE)

We also argue numerous cases against State Governments and the Union of India, covering almost all departments.

Technology and Cyber Law

We are in the process of developing our practice in Information Technology Law. We are working hard to understand the business of technology and internet. We are studying the best practices of the sector and the role of law and regulation in operation of smooth functioning of businesses. We are committed to pursuing intense research in laws of the cyberspace. We work on a wide range of issues including Data privacy, intermediary liability, cyber crimes, cyber terrorism, arrests for posting to social networking websites, cyber imitation and impersonation, Copyright and trademark infringement on cyberspace, Cyber academic-plagiarism, etc.

We represent clients before the Supreme Court in New Delhi and before the High Court in Chandigarh, apart from other tribunals in Delhi. We also represent the respondents who defend claims against them. We also represent clients in Cyberspace arbitrations before leading arbitral tribunals and in international negotiations.

We aim to be the leading lawyers for all your concerns on data privacy compliance and help clients comply with international regulatory regimes. We are in the process of developing a leading advisory and consultancy practice in data privacy. Even though India does not yet have an overarching legislation protecting data privacy of individuals, yet there are guidelines and regulations that exist on this subject and which vary from state to state.

Town & Country Planning Litigation

Chandigarh has the distinction of being the first modern and well-planned city of Independent India. City Beautiful, as it is called, is well-planned with every area specifically demarcated. Likewise, most modern cities across India now have development boards and improvement trust authorities that prepare Master plans and Vision documents for systematic growth and planned development of cities.

We seek to contribute towards such phased development of cities by representing clients who feel that actual development is not in accordance with such Master plans and vision documents. We handle disputes pertaining to arbitrary Change in Land Use (CLU), Illegal Constructions, Illegal setting up of colonies, unauthorized encroachments upon another's land, Commercial constructions in residential areas, etc., before the Punjab & Haryana High Court and the Supreme Court. We also deal with disputes between allottee and builder/developer. Our experience tells us that developers levy charges which were originally not contemplated or contracted by an allottee. In most cases, promised facilities are also not provided. We have been arguing such matters before the Courts and in successfully getting directions by Courts that ensured speedy and just relief to our Clients.

Our Town and Country Planning litigation is one of the finest and highly reputed. We have been representing numerous resident groups, residential and commercial establishment societies, Clubs, Institutes and consumer-interest organizations in the Punjab & Haryana High Court and the Supreme Court. We represent both the petitioners and the respondents in such petitions.