Dispute Resolution & Litigation
Complex civil, commercial and criminal disputes before courts and tribunals across India.
Civil · Commercial · Criminal · Appellate
Dixit & Dixit represents clients in complex civil, commercial and criminal disputes before courts and tribunals across India.
Our litigation practice includes
- Civil Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Criminal Litigation
- Appellate Litigation
- Constitutional Litigation
- Writ Proceedings
- Public Law
- Judicial Review
- Statutory Appeals
- Revisions and Appeals
- Interim and Ancillary Proceedings
How we approach these matters
Most disputes do not end where they begin. A suit may be followed by an appeal; an interim order may be challenged in a writ; a tribunal decision may travel to the High Court and then to the Supreme Court. We plan for that journey from the first filing, so that the pleadings, evidence and arguments at each stage support the outcome the client ultimately seeks.
Early, focused interim relief often shapes the entire dispute. We give particular attention to injunctions, stays and protective orders, and to the record required to sustain them on appeal.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does civil litigation take in India?
Timelines vary widely with the forum, the nature of the dispute and the volume of pending cases. Interim relief can often be sought within days of filing; final adjudication generally takes considerably longer. Commercial disputes before Commercial Courts follow stricter timelines under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015. We give each client a realistic estimate after reviewing their matter.
Can I appeal against an interim order?
Often, yes. Depending on the court and the statute, an interim order may be appealable as of right, open to revision, or challengeable in writ or supervisory jurisdiction before the High Court, and ultimately before the Supreme Court by way of a Special Leave Petition. The correct remedy and time limit depend on the specific order.
Do the new criminal laws (BNS, BNSS and BSA) apply to my case?
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, replacing the Indian Penal Code, the Code of Criminal Procedure and the Indian Evidence Act. Offences committed before that date continue to be governed by the IPC, and under Section 531 of the BNSS, any appeal, application, trial, inquiry or investigation pending on that date continues under the CrPC; High Courts have differed on how this applies to fresh applications in older cases. Familiar provisions have been renumbered — for example, anticipatory bail (Section 438 CrPC) is now Section 482 BNSS, the High Court's inherent powers (Section 482 CrPC) are now Section 528 BNSS, and cheating (Section 420 IPC) is now Section 318 BNS.
Do I need to be physically present in court?
In most proceedings a party is represented by counsel and need not attend every hearing. Personal presence may be required in certain situations, such as when the court directs it or for recording evidence. Many courts now permit hybrid or video-conference hearings.
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Adaptive litigation strategies — shaped by the forum, the record and the stage of every matter.
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Whether your matter is before a tribunal, a High Court or the Supreme Court — or has not yet been filed — share a brief outline and the Firm will respond. Consultations are available in person in New Delhi or by video for clients across India and overseas.