Diploma in Corporate Litigation & Tribunal Practice

Corporate litigation involves disputes arising from the governance, management, ownership, transactions, and regulatory affairs of companies. Effective corporate dispute resolution requires an understanding of substantive corporate law as well as procedural strategy, pleadings, evidence, interim relief, and tribunal practice. Corporate matters may involve disputes between shareholders and directors, oppression and mismanagement, insolvency-related issues, regulatory proceedings, contractual conflicts, and challenges to corporate decisions. Lawyers handling these matters must be able to identify the appropriate forum, formulate a litigation strategy, prepare persuasive pleadings, and present arguments supported by relevant law and evidence. This diploma provides practical training in corporate litigation and tribunal proceedings, with emphasis on case strategy, drafting, procedural practice, advocacy, and effective representation before appropriate judicial and quasi-judicial forums.  

Module 1 – Corporate Legal Architecture
Module 2 – Types of Business Vehicles
Module 3 – Corporate Terminology
Module 4 – Introduction to MCA Portal (Demo)
Module 5 – Corporate Dispute Forums
Module 6 – Incorporation to Operations
1. Company Incorporation
2. LLP Incorporation
Module 7 – MCA Portal Practical Training
Filing of: AOC-4, MGT-7, DIR-3 KYC etc.
Annual compliance calendar
Event-based filings
Module 8 – Corporate Agreements (Non-Litigation Level)
Module 9 – Corporate Secretarial Documentation
Module 10 – Corporate Disputes and SEBI Voilations
Module 11 – Drafting Before NCLT
Module 12 – Winding Up & Insolvency Interface
Module 13 – NCLAT Practice
Module 14 – Evidence in Corporate Disputes

Learning Outcomes:

1. Develop a comprehensive understanding of corporate disputes under the Companies Act, SEBI laws, and allied regulatory frameworks.
2. Explain the nature, scope, and consequences of SEBI violations in corporate governance and securities markets.
3. Analyze enforcement mechanisms and adjudicatory proceedings initiated by SEBI in cases of corporate misconduct.
4. Interpret the jurisdiction and powers of NCLT in corporate dispute resolution.
5. Draft petitions, applications, replies, and rejoinders before NCLT in company law matters.
6. Structure pleadings in cases of oppression, mismanagement, shareholder disputes, and class actions.
7. Examine the statutory framework governing winding up of companies.
8. Analyze the legal interface between winding up proceedings and insolvency under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code.
9. Distinguish between liquidation under the Companies Act and liquidation under the IBC regime.
10. Explain appellate procedures and drafting requirements before NCLAT.
11. Evaluate grounds of appeal involving questions of law and fact in corporate litigation.
12. Assess procedural compliance, limitation periods, and maintainability in appellate practice.
13. Analyze evidentiary standards applicable in corporate and tribunal-based proceedings.
14. Interpret documentary, electronic, and financial evidence in corporate disputes.
15. Develop strategic litigation approaches for effective representation in NCLT and NCLAT proceedings.