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Commercial Arbitration Lawyers in Delhi
Arbitration that moves at the speed your dispute demands.
150+
Arbitrations Handled
₹500Cr+
Value in Dispute
4
Institutional Bodies
The Challenge — And Our Solution
Commercial arbitration is now the preferred dispute resolution mechanism for Indian businesses — faster than courts, confidential, and with an award that is enforceable across borders under the New York Convention. The Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996, as amended in 2015 and 2019, has significantly improved the Indian arbitration framework, including the designation of commercial courts for arbitration-related applications and timelines for domestic arbitration completion. Corpus Juris Legal's arbitration practice covers the full spectrum: drafting arbitration clauses that hold up in dispute, representing clients in domestic and international proceedings, challenging or enforcing awards in the Delhi High Court, and advising on institutional arbitration before bodies like DIAC, ICC, SIAC, and LCIA.
- Arbitration clause drafting — institutional, ad-hoc, seat and governing law
- Domestic arbitration under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996
- International commercial arbitration (ICC, SIAC, LCIA, DIAC)
- Section 9 interim relief applications before Delhi High Court
- Award enforcement and challenge under Sections 34 and 36
- Emergency arbitration and expedited proceedings
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the typical timeline for commercial arbitration in India?+
Domestic arbitration is now required to be concluded within 12 months of the arbitral tribunal being constituted (extendable by six months by consent). In practice, straightforward matters often resolve in 8-10 months. International arbitration under ICC or SIAC rules typically takes 18-24 months depending on complexity.
Can we choose any seat for our arbitration clause?+
Yes — parties have freedom to designate any seat. Popular seats include Delhi, Mumbai, and Singapore for India-related disputes. The seat determines the supervisory jurisdiction of courts (interim measures, challenge to award) and the procedural law of arbitration. The substantive contract can still be governed by Indian law regardless of seat.
What are Section 9 and Section 17 interim measures in arbitration?+
Section 9 allows a party to apply to a court (Delhi High Court or Commercial Court) for interim relief before or during arbitration — injunctions, preservation of assets, appointment of receivers. Section 17 allows the arbitral tribunal itself to grant interim measures once constituted. Both are frequently used in commercial arbitrations to prevent dissipation of assets.
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