Practice area

Commercial appeals

Appeals under Section 13 of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015 against judgments and orders in commercial disputes.

Commercial disputes decided by the commercial courts are appealed to the High Court under Section 13 of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015. The Act sets a short period for appeals and limits the orders that can be appealed, so early review of an order is vital.

What this work involves

• Appeals against judgments and decrees of commercial courts
• Appeals against specified interlocutory orders, such as orders on temporary injunctions and appointment of receivers
• Appeals against orders under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 passed by commercial courts
• Applications for stay of execution, deposit and security
• Pre-institution mediation objections and consequences for suits filed without it
• Opposing commercial appeals for respondents

Time limit

An appeal under Section 13 of the Act must be filed within sixty days. Checking this date, and the date of receipt of a certified copy, should be the first step.

Frequently asked questions

Which commercial orders can be appealed?

Section 13 permits appeals from judgments and decrees, and from orders that are specifically appealable under Order XLIII of the Code of Civil Procedure and Section 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act.

What is the limitation period for a commercial appeal?

Sixty days from the date of the judgment or order appealed against, subject to the Act.

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