When the actions of two opposing parties are involved in the working interest of defending or enforcing a legal right, it is known as Litigation. However, it does not only include the actions taken during the initial trial as all activities before and after the lawsuit are taken into consideration. At De Novo law firm, we handle all pre-lawsuit appeals, negotiations, facilitations, arbitrations and more.
Civil Litigation
When civil issues are resolved in a court of law, it is known as Civil Litigation. These include many issues such as relationships between people (matrimony) or a contract dispute between corporations. Few of the categories we undertake are Civil Rights, Civil Procedures and Remedies, Product Liability, Professional Malpractice, Business Torts and more.
Representation of clients in Land Disputes and Partition Suits
As the use of land is a complex subject, it is imperative to us that each client understands the fine print of any proposed settlement. We ensure to represent all clients fairly in land disputes, injunctions, partition suits (only filed when a legal notice has been disregarded) and more. In certain cases, it is advisable to reach a settlement with the opponent before the matter is taken to court.
Handling Recovery of Money Suits
When handling money suits, the first step towards recovery is to send a legal notice to the borrower. We take care of all paperwork and proceedings to ensure that you do not face any difficulty, this also covers the Negotiable Instruments Act, Summary suits, Insolvency and Bankruptcy (code/case) and more.
Handling Writ Petitions, Appeals and SLPs
When a party makes a filing with the appeals court in favour of securing a steadfast review of a particular issue, it is referred to as a Writ Petition. It can also be viewed as a court petition for a very important review whereby the High Court is asked to intervene in a lower court’s decision making process. We also cover Writ Appeals as well as Special Leave Petitions.
Handling all kinds of Matrimonial Disputes
Martial conflicts are inevitable in every marriage. These stem from a clash of opinions that arise over a series of events. We understand that these are difficult times and require a sensitive approach while keeping our client’s best interest in mind. We cover all kinds of matrimonial disputes including all divorce proceedings, child custody hearings and more.
Representation of clients in all Consumer Related Disputes
Every consumer can exercise their right to choose, right to be informed, right to be heard and the right to safety. We consider these four consumer rights extremely important and ensure our clients are well represented in court. It is paramount to us that they are protected from any unfair business practises.
Criminal Litigation
Criminal litigation is when the trial is between the state and the individual. These trials require a strong standard of evidence in order to prove the crime had taken place beyond a reasonable doubt. We undertake cases invloving economic offences, dishonor of cheques, quashing FIRs, defamation and more.
Handling all Quasi Criminal Suits
There are instances where an individual is slapped with a non-criminal offence. In cases like this, the penalty is similar to a criminal offence but it is often subject to less intricate court procedures when compared to criminal offences. We handle all quasi related criminal suits including disputes relating to forgery, cheating, fraud and more.
Handling Writ Petitions Related to Criminal Litigation
A criminal writ petition is filed when the cause of action is in relation to crimnal law and we file writ petitions in relation to the right of the accused, bail and more.
Handling of Bail Applications and Petitions for Quashing of FIR’s
Each person accused of committing a crime, once arrested has the right to legally file a bail application. We provide the client with the type of bail application needed and based on the case at hand, will take necessary action.
Handling Disputes pertaining to Section 138, Negotiable Instrument Act
Section 138 is concerned with dishonoring of cheques and is deemed as a criminal offence, part of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. We handle all disputes pertaining to dishonored cheques caused by the insufficiency of funds or other prescribed reasons.
