Taxmann's Commercial Courts Act 2015 with Rules [Bare Act with Section Notes] – Consolidates the Act | Amendments | Rules—Enriched with Section Notes | Case Laws for Commercial Dispute Resolution
About this ebook
This book is intended for the following audience:
• Legal Practitioners and Judges – Advocates, judges, and in-house counsels seeking quick reference to the Act's operative provisions and the latest procedural mandates
• Corporate Counsel and Business Leaders – Entrepreneurs and corporate professionals involved in managing or anticipating commercial litigation
• Academics and Law Students – Scholars researching commercial dispute resolution and students in need of a reliable text that includes notes and relevant rules
• Mediation & Arbitration Professionals – Mediators and arbitrators who desire in-depth knowledge of pre-institution mediation and commercial arbitration jurisdiction as mandated by the Act
The Present Publication is the 2025 Edition, covering the amended and updated text of the Commercial Courts Act [Act No. 4 of 2016] and associated Rules, with the following noteworthy features:
• [Complete Bare Act Text] Presents the fully updated text of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015, integrating amendments and relevant statutory provisions up to 2025
• [Section Notes] Each section is supplemented with concise notes that clarify legislative intent and summarise salient judicial interpretations
• [Pre-amendment Provisions] Incorporates the text of provisions as they existed prior to the amendment in the respective amendment footnotes, enabling the reader to understand the legal position before the amendment and its applicability during the pre-amendment period
• [Coverage of Pre-Institution Mediation Rules] Includes the Commercial Courts (Pre-Institution Mediation and Settlement) Rules, 2018, explaining mandatory mediation requirements, procedures, and forms
• [Coverage of Statistical Data Rules] Incorporates the Commercial Courts (Statistical Data) Rules, 2018, for maintaining and publishing key litigation data
• [User-Friendly Layout] Well-structured chapters, side notes, and bold headings for easy reference and quick scanning
• [Case Law References] References to important judgments and how they have shaped the procedural framework under the Act
• [Practice-Oriented Insights] Commentary emphasises practical aspects like time limits, filing procedures, and best practices for commercial litigation and mediation
The structure of the book is as follows:
• Main Act with Chapters – The text is presented chapter-wise, beginning with preliminary definitions and moving through specific procedures, jurisdictions, appeals, and miscellaneous provisions
• Section Notes and Comments – After various provisions, there are 'Section Notes' or 'Comments' clarifying the interpretation and scope
• Appended Rules – The Commercial Courts (Pre-Institution Mediation and Settlement) Rules, 2018 and the Commercial Courts (Statistical Data) Rules, 2018 follow the principal Act. They include rule-by-rule coverage, schedules, and forms
• Subject Index – A final Subject Index references relevant sections under thematic headings
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