Litigation

Overview

The Practice

M/s. RRN Legal conducts civil, commercial and corporate litigation across a broad range of courts and tribunals. Partners prosecute and defend client interests before the District Courts, the High Court of Madras and, through Advocates-on-Record on its panel, the Supreme Court of India in connection with Special Leave Petitions.

The litigation practice covers the full arc of a contested matter — drafting of pleadings, interlocutory applications, trial work, evidence, and appeals and revisions. The firm also appears before specialised forums, including the National Company Law Tribunal, Debts Recovery Tribunals, the Central Administrative Tribunal, consumer forums and the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal.

A distinguishing feature of the firm's litigation work is its connection to its transactional practice: because the same firm drafts deeds, contracts and corporate documents, disputes can be handled with an understanding of the underlying transaction, which often shapes both strategy and evidence.

What We Handle

Areas of Work

Civil Litigation

The firm acts in civil suits — title, recovery, declaration, specific performance, partition and injunction — before the City Civil Court, District Courts and the High Court of Madras under the Code of Civil Procedure 1908. The work covers pleadings, interlocutory applications, evidence and trial, with limitation under the Limitation Act 1963 assessed at the outset.

Commercial & Corporate Disputes

The firm acts in commercial and corporate disputes, including contract, shareholder and partnership disputes, before the commercial divisions and the appropriate tribunals. This work draws on the firm's commercial and corporate practice, allowing disputes to be conducted with a clear understanding of the agreements and structures involved.

Writs & Constitutional Matters

The firm files and defends writ petitions under Article 226 of the Constitution before the High Court of Madras, challenging or supporting action by the State and public authorities, and acts in matters raising questions of administrative law and fundamental rights.

Appeals & Revisions

The firm acts in appeals and revisions through the court hierarchy — from trial courts to the High Court of Madras — preparing grounds of appeal, applications for stay, and arguing the matter before the appellate forum. The firm assesses the prospects and the limitation for appeal at the close of the trial stage.

Tribunal Practice (NCLT, DRT, Consumer, CAT)

The firm appears before specialised tribunals, including the National Company Law Tribunal, Debts Recovery Tribunals under the RDDB Act 1993 and SARFAESI Act 2002, consumer forums under the Consumer Protection Act 2019, the Central Administrative Tribunal and the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, applying the distinct procedure of each forum.

Supreme Court / SLP via AOR Panel

Through Advocates-on-Record on its panel, the firm assists clients in filing and defending Special Leave Petitions and appeals before the Supreme Court of India, coordinating the drafting, paper-book preparation and conduct of the matter.

Our Method

How We Approach This Work

Limitation and forum assessed at the outset of every matter.
Litigation informed by the firm's understanding of the underlying transaction.
Partner-led conduct of pleadings, trial and appeal.
Settlement explored where it serves the client's interest.

Relevant forums & statutes: Code of Civil Procedure 1908; Limitation Act 1963; Constitution of India; Consumer Protection Act 2019; RDDB Act 1993; SARFAESI Act 2002; District Courts, High Court of Madras, Supreme Court of India, NCLT/NCLAT, DRT/DRAT, CAT, consumer forums, Motor Accident Claims Tribunal.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have to file a civil suit?

Limitation depends on the nature of the claim under the Limitation Act 1963 — commonly three years for many money and contract claims, with different periods for others. A suit filed out of time may be barred, so advice should be taken early.

What is a writ petition?

A petition under Article 226 of the Constitution before the High Court of Madras, used to challenge or seek directions against action by the State and public authorities.

Can the firm take a matter to the Supreme Court?

Yes. Through Advocates-on-Record on its panel, the firm assists in filing and defending Special Leave Petitions and appeals before the Supreme Court of India.

Which tribunal hears bank-recovery disputes?

The Debts Recovery Tribunal, under the RDDB Act 1993, with challenges to SARFAESI enforcement also heard there; appeals lie to the Debts Recovery Appellate Tribunal.