Purvi Doctor

Partner

Qualifications

BLS, LLB Government Law College Mumbai University

About

Purvi is a partner and heads the dispute resolution practice group at Acuity Law. Purvi has over 15 years of relevant experience and regularly represents and advises clients in civil / commercial matters, arbitration matters, intellectual property rights’, white collar crimes, criminal matters before the High Court of Bombay, City Civil Court, Sessions, Magistrate Courts, Sessions Court, Labour Court and Small Causes Court.  Purvi’s practice encompasses a wide range of complex matters in various forums.

  • Representing and advising spot exchange in respect of civil and criminal proceedings initiated by the investors, members and third parties and Government Agencies in respect of the alleged fraud, loss suffered. Proceedings were initiated by the Exchange.
  • Representing and advising in respect of chargesheets and PMLA Complaints filed by Investigating agency for the alleged misrepresentation and offences committed.
  • Representing and advising in a litigation with respect to land taken on lease from the Government.*
  • Defending and advising in a suit filed by a builder in respect of Development Agreement assigned by the owner.*
  • Representing and advising a promoter of a society in respect of the land assigned by the Government.*
  • Assisted in obtaining sanctions from the High Court of Bombay for amalgamation of Hindalco Industries Ltd. with INDAL.*
  • Assisted in a litigation matter involving inter-se disputes between partners of a firm.*
  • Defending and advising in an intellectual property rights’ matter involving issue of copyright in respect of show Bigg Boss.*
  • Litigation matters, including briefings of Senior Counsel, assistance in appearance before High Court/ Tribunal, drafting and appearance.

* Matters handled outside of Acuity Law

Articles

October 3, 2024

Sigh of clarity: No bar on filing 29A Application after the expiry of Arbitrator’s Mandate! 

Introduction  One of the key objectives of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (Arbitration Act) is to expedite the process of resolution of disputes while providing autonomy to parties. With a view to give effect to the objectives of the Arbitration Act, Section 29-A was inserted by way of an amendment in 2015 (Amendment). Prior […]

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Pre-institution Mediation Mandatory for Counterclaim under the Commercial Courts Act 
September 26, 2024

Pre-institution Mediation Mandatory for Counterclaim under the Commercial Courts Act 

Here we discuss the mandate of pre-institution mediation provided under Section 12A of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015 in light of the recent Delhi High Court judgment of Aditya Birla Fashion v. Mrs. Saroj Tandon. The judgment has laid emphasis on following the mediation process before filing of a counterclaim in a commercial suit.

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September 23, 2024

Navigating Blacklisting: Key Takeaways from Supreme Court Ruling

On 7 August 2024, the Supreme Court of India in The Blue Dreamz Advertising Pvt Ltd. & Ors. vs. Kolkata Municipal Corporation & Ors. delivered a significant judgment deciding upon the validity of a blacklisting order issued by the Kolkata Municipal Corporation. In this update, we discuss the ruling of the Supreme Court.

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August 13, 2024

Supreme Court’s take on rate of conversion of foreign currency awarded in arbitral award

In this update, we discuss the decision of the Supreme Court of India in DLF Ltd. & Anr. v. Koncar Generators and Motors Ltd. The Supreme Court has laid down twin principles to determine the appropriate foreign exchange rate in cases where the arbitral award is expressed in foreign currency for the purpose of enforcement.

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August 1, 2024

Bombay High Court grants interim relief despite ongoing arbitration 

In the case of Ambrish H. Soni v. Chetan Narendra Dhakan & Ors., the Bombay High Court ruled that it can grant interim relief under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (A&C Act) even after an Arbitral Tribunal is constituted, if necessary. This decision clarifies the court’s role in providing interim protection when arbitration proceedings […]

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July 31, 2024

A thin rope for solicitation in Indian legal fraternity

Introduction In India, the legal profession is regarded as a noble practice, and lawyers are prohibited from advertising themselves. The practice of law, including the roles and responsibilities of lawyers and advocates, is governed by the Advocates Act, 1961 (Act) and the Bar Council of India (BCI) Rules. The BCI Rules specifically prohibit advocates from […]

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