Civil Suits, Property Disputes, Recovery Matters and Real Estate Advisory before the Delhi High Court and District Courts
Civil litigation forms a core part of the firm's practice at Maanlex Global Partners LLP. For over five decades, the firm has appeared in a wide variety of civil matters across district courts, the Delhi High Court, and the Supreme Court of India — from straightforward recovery suits to complex property disputes and injunction petitions.
The firm's property law practice is supported by substantial experience in title search work, preparation of non-encumbrance certificates, and advisory on real estate transactions. The firm has conducted title searches for over 200 properties in Delhi on behalf of institutional clients including UCO Bank.
Service overview
Civil litigation in India encompasses a broad spectrum of matters — from suits for recovery of money and enforcement of contractual rights, to property disputes involving ownership, possession, and encumbrances. The firm approaches each matter with thorough research into the applicable law and the factual background of the dispute
- Recovery suits including summary suits under Order XXXVII of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
- Suits for permanent and mandatory injunctions before District Courts and the Delhi High Court
- Eviction petitions under the Delhi Rent Control Act and suits for mesne profits
- Title search work and issuance of non-encumbrance certificates for institutional clients
Kye features
The firm has represented corporate clients — including Havell's India Limited and First Flight Couriers (P) Ltd. — in civil and commercial litigation before district courts and the Delhi High Court. It has also served as empanelled counsel for UCO Bank in property law and title search work.
Property transactions require careful due diligence, including review of sale deeds, lease deeds, General Power of Attorney instruments, agreements, revenue records, and encumbrance searches. The firm advises both buyers and lenders on legal risks, encumbrances, and ownership issues relevant to their transaction or loan processing.
Corporate Civil Litigation
Representing companies in recovery suits, injunction proceedings, and commercial civil disputes before District Courts and the Delhi High Court.
Property Due Diligence
Conducting title searches, preparing non-encumbrance certificates, and advising on legal risks in real estate transactions and bank loan processing.
Appellate Civil Matters
Filing and arguing civil appeals and revisions before the Delhi High Court, and Special Leave Petitions before the Supreme Court in appropriate civil matters.
General questions
The Limitation Act, 1963 prescribes specific periods for different types of civil suits — generally between three and twelve years depending on the nature of the claim. Suits filed beyond the limitation period are liable to be dismissed as time-barred, making timely action essential.
An injunction is a court order restraining a party from doing a particular act (prohibitory injunction) or directing a party to do a particular act (mandatory injunction). Temporary injunctions may be sought at the interim stage; permanent injunctions are granted after trial of the suit.
A title search is a review of property documents over a specified number of years to verify the chain of ownership, identify encumbrances, and assess marketability of title. It is typically undertaken by banks before sanctioning loans and by purchasers before acquiring immovable property.
Order XXXVII of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 provides a summary procedure for recovery of debts evidenced by negotiable instruments or written contracts. The defendant must seek leave of the court to defend, making it a faster route to recovery for creditors with documentary evidence.
A suit for mesne profits seeks compensation for the period during which the plaintiff was wrongfully dispossessed of their property by the defendant. It is typically filed alongside or after an eviction suit and compensates the plaintiff for the loss of use and occupation of the property.
