About this webinar or workshop

20–21 October 2026 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Online

Sharpen your legal drafting skills through practical, step-by-step sessions focused on two essential litigation documents: Legal Notices and Complaints under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.

Whether you are a law student, young advocate, paralegal, or legal professional, this webinar will help you understand how legal documents are structured, what they must contain, and how to draft them effectively in practice.

What Will You Learn?
DAY 1 — Drafting of Legal Notice

20 October | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Learn the fundamentals of preparing an effective legal notice and responding to one.

Topics include:

Purpose and importance of a legal notice
Essential components of a legal notice
Structure and format of a legal notice
Drafting of a reply to a legal notice
Common drafting mistakes to avoid
Understanding different types of legal notices
Practical drafting exercise

DAY 2 — Drafting of Complaint under Section 138 of the NI Act

21 October | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Understand the practical aspects of drafting a complaint relating to dishonour of cheque proceedings.

Topics include:

Purpose and structure of a Section 138 complaint
Essential ingredients of a Section 138 proceeding
Concept of legally enforceable debt
Important facts and documents to be incorporated
Structure of the complaint
Practical drafting exercise
Common drafting errors and precautions
Learn by Doing — Practical Drafting Session

This is not intended to be a purely theoretical webinar.

Participants will be taken through the actual structure and drafting process so that they can understand how legal principles are converted into a properly structured legal document.

What Will You Take Away?

After completing the webinar, participants will have a better understanding of:

✓ How to structure a professional legal notice
✓ How to draft a reply to a legal notice
✓ How to identify the essential facts and legal issues
✓ How to structure a Section 138 NI Act complaint
✓ How to identify a legally enforceable debt
✓ How to organise pleadings and supporting documents
✓ Common drafting mistakes and how to avoid them
✓ Practical approaches to legal drafting and litigation documentation

Webinar Schedule
Particulars Details
Duration: 2 Days
Dates: 20–21 October 2026
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Mode: Online
Platform: Zoom
Registration Fee: 199/-

Practical Resources

Participants may receive useful learning resources associated with the webinar, including:

Sample Legal Notice
Sample Reply to Legal Notice
Sample Complaint under Section 138 of the NI Act
Practical drafting materials
Important case-law references
Operative clauses and drafting references
Webinar recording, where applicable

Important Note

This webinar is intended for educational and professional skill-development purposes. It does not constitute legal advice or create an advocate-client relationship.

Who can apply

This webinar is suitable for: Law Students Students who want to develop practical drafting skills alongside their academic legal education. Young Advocates Advocates who want to strengthen their litigation drafting and documentation skills. Paralegals & Legal Assistants Professionals involved in preparing and managing legal documents. Legal Professionals Those looking to improve their practical understanding of pleadings and legal documentation. Legal Educators Teachers and trainers interested in practical approaches to teaching legal drafting.