The Commercial Courts Act, 2015

This 2027 edition of The Commercial Courts Act, 2015 (Act 4 of 2016), published by Commercial Law Publishers (India) Pvt. Ltd., provides the statutory framework governing the establishment and functioning of commercial courts in India. The Act came into effect on 23-10-2015, as indicated on the cover, and this edition incorporates the amendment introduced by the Mediation Act, 2023, dated 14-9-2023.

The book presents the statutory provisions relating to the resolution of commercial disputes, the jurisdiction of commercial courts, and procedures designed to facilitate the efficient and timely disposal of commercial cases. It also includes the relevant rules and short comments for convenient legal reference.

The edition includes:

• The Commercial Courts Act, 2015: Provisions governing the constitution, jurisdiction, and functioning of commercial courts.

• Commercial disputes: Legal framework for disputes arising from commercial transactions and business relationships.

• Specified value and jurisdiction: Provisions determining the jurisdiction of commercial courts over eligible disputes.

• Commercial litigation procedures: Special procedures for the management and disposal of commercial cases.

• Pre-institution mediation: Relevant provisions concerning mediation before the institution of commercial suits.

• The Commercial Courts (Pre-Institution Mediation and Settlement) Rules, 2018: Rules governing pre-institution mediation and settlement.

• The Commercial Courts Statistical Data Rules, 2018: Provisions relating to statistical data maintained by commercial courts.

• Mediation Act, 2023 amendments: Relevant amendments incorporated into the statutory framework.

• Court administration and case management: Provisions supporting efficient handling of commercial litigation.

• Short comments: Helpful explanations for convenient reference and understanding.

This edition is particularly suitable for law students, advocates, commercial litigators, judicial service aspirants, legal researchers, corporate legal teams, and professionals involved in business dispute resolution.

With the statutory text of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015, associated rules, relevant amendments, and short comments, this 2027 Bare Act edition provides a convenient legal reference for studying and applying the law governing commercial disputes and commercial court proceedings in India.