Maaz Akhtar
Head of Commercial Litigation - Partner, Akhtars Legalitarian
Maaz Akhtar heads commercial litigation at the firm. He holds a master's degree in international law and has handled national and international civil disputes covering international trade, contract conflicts, tort and accident claims, and principal-agent disputes.
His practice sits at the point where Indian law meets foreign jurisdictions, and he is regularly instructed on matters that involve parties, contracts or assets in more than one country. Alongside his commercial work he takes on pro bono matters, including divorce, theft and other matters for people who cannot otherwise afford representation.
Education and qualifications
- LL.M., International Law
Courts and tribunals
- Delhi High Court
- District Courts, Delhi
- Arbitral tribunals
Practice areas
- Commercial Litigation & ArbitrationContract disputes, commercial suits, domestic and international arbitration, and enforcement of awards.
- International & Embassy MattersPanel counsel to embassies, cross-border disputes, insurance claims in the Gulf, and legal support for foreign nationals in India.
- Family Matters & Pro BonoDivorce, maintenance, custody and domestic violence matters, and pro bono representation for those who cannot afford counsel.
Articles
- Wills, Probate and Succession Certificates in Delhi: What Heirs Need to KnowAfter a death, families in Delhi face a set of procedures that depend on whether there is a will, what the assets are and which personal law applies.Property, Consumer & Family
- Maintenance under Section 144 BNSS (formerly 125 CrPC): Rights of Wives, Children and ParentsSection 144 of the BNSS carries forward the summary maintenance remedy that has protected dependants for decades.Property, Consumer & Family
- Mutual Consent Divorce in Delhi: The Procedure under Section 13B and Waiver of the Six-Month WaitMutual consent divorce is the quickest and least damaging way to end a marriage when both spouses agree.Property, Consumer & Family
- Insurance Claim Rejected? Remedies against Repudiation in IndiaInsurers repudiate claims on grounds that often do not survive scrutiny: non-disclosure of trivial facts, exclusions read too widely, or delay in intimation.Property, Consumer & Family
- How to File a Consumer Complaint in India: District, State and National CommissionsConsumer Commissions are meant to be quick, inexpensive and usable without a lawyer.Property, Consumer & Family
- Land Acquisition and Compensation under the 2013 Act: What Landowners in Delhi NCR Should KnowThe 2013 Act replaced the colonial acquisition law with a regime of consent, social impact assessment and enhanced compensation.Property, Consumer & Family
- Waqf Property Disputes in India: Jurisdiction of the Waqf Tribunal and Rights of Mutawallis and BeneficiariesWaqf property is governed by a dedicated statute and a dedicated tribunal, and the law has changed significantly with the 2025 amendment.Property, Consumer & Family
- Filing a RERA Complaint for Delayed Possession: Refund, Interest or Possession with CompensationRERA gives homebuyers a specialised forum against developers who miss the promised possession date.Property, Consumer & Family
