Resolving property and civil disputes through strategic, evidence-based litigation
Civil litigation in Delhi courts covers a wide range of disputes from property title matters and recovery suits to contract enforcement and injunctions. These cases often involve complex factual records and procedural stages that require sustained, methodical handling. Advocate Mandeep Kaur approaches civil matters with the documentary thoroughness and strategic foresight that complex litigation demands.
The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
Scope of Practice
Property title disputes, partition suits, and possession proceedings
Injunctions — temporary, interim, and permanent — to protect possession or restrain alienation
Recovery suits for money claims and enforcement of contractual obligations
Section 138 NI Act cheque dishonour complaints and defense
Specific performance suits for enforcement of agreements to sell immovable property
Declaratory suits to establish rights in disputed property
Landlord-tenant disputes including eviction proceedings under the Delhi Rent Control Act
Execution of decrees and recovery of decretal amounts
Probate and succession certificate proceedings
How It Works
Careful examination of all property documents, agreements, correspondence, and evidence to map the factual and legal landscape of the dispute.
Identifying the most effective forum and cause of action, limitations issues, and whether interim relief should be sought at the time of filing.
Drafting a precise plaint or written statement, compiling documentary evidence, and preparing witnesses for examination.
Final arguments and obtaining the decree or order, followed by execution proceedings if the opposing party does not comply voluntarily.
Common Questions
Limitation periods under the Limitation Act, 1963 vary depending on the nature of the suit. For a suit for possession based on title, the limitation is generally 12 years from the date of dispossession. For recovery of money, it is 3 years. It is important to consult a lawyer promptly to ensure a claim is not time-barred.
Section 138 NI Act makes the dishonour of a cheque due to insufficient funds a criminal offence carrying up to two years' imprisonment or fine or both. The payee must send a legal demand notice within 30 days of the cheque's dishonour, and if payment is not made within 15 days, a complaint must be filed within a further 30 days.
Yes. Where there is a genuine dispute over ownership or a subsisting agreement to sell, courts can grant a temporary injunction to restrain alienation or further encumbrance of the property, pending the final hearing of the suit. The applicant must demonstrate a prima facie case, balance of convenience, and irreparable harm.
A suit for specific performance is filed to compel a party to perform their obligations under a contract — most commonly an agreement to sell land or property — rather than merely claiming damages. Courts have discretion under the Specific Relief Act to grant or refuse specific performance based on the equities of the case.
Further Reading
Civil Law
A clear breakdown of the Section 138 cheque dishonour process — from the demand notice to filing the complaint — and what both payees and drawer should know.
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An overview of the most common property disputes in Delhi — from title disputes and partition suits to landlord-tenant matters — and the forums available for resolution.
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