The District Courts at Chandigarh form the backbone of the
judicial system for civil, criminal and commercial disputes
arising within the Union Territory. Effective trial advocacy,
procedural expertise and local court experience are critical
for successful litigation at this level.
Civil Suits
Recovery suits, permanent and mandatory injunctions,
partition suits, declaration matters and property disputes.
Criminal Trials
Sessions trials, magisterial trials,
anticipatory and regular bail,
and criminal complaints.
Commercial Litigation
Summary suits under Order 37 CPC,
contractual disputes and business recovery matters.
Negotiable Instruments
Section 138 NI Act cheque bounce cases,
trial and appellate proceedings.
Family Court Matters
Divorce, maintenance, domestic violence,
custody and matrimonial disputes.
MACT & Special Courts
Motor accident claims, labour disputes
and special statutory court matters.
Territorial Jurisdiction
The Chandigarh District Courts exercise jurisdiction over
civil and criminal matters arising within the Union Territory
of Chandigarh, forming the first forum for trial litigation
before escalation to appellate courts.