Section 2(1)(c) in The Commercial Courts, Commercial Division And Commercial Appellate Division Of High Courts Act, 2015
(c)“commercial dispute” means a dispute arising out of––(i)ordinary transactions of merchants, bankers, financiers and traders such as those relating to mercantile documents, including enforcement and interpretation of such documents;(ii)export or import of merchandise or services;(iii)issues relating to admiralty and maritime law;(iv)transactions relating to aircraft, aircraft engines, aircraft equipment and helicopters, including sales, leasing and financing of the same;(v)carriage of goods;(vi)construction and infrastructure contracts, including tenders;(vii)agreements relating to immovable property used exclusively in trade or commerce;(viii)franchising agreements;(ix)distribution and licensing agreements;(x)management and consultancy agreements;(xi)joint venture agreements;(xii)shareholders agreements;(xiii)subscription and investment agreements pertaining to the services industry including outsourcing services and financial services;(xiv)mercantile agency and mercantile usage;(xv)partnership agreements;(xvi)technology development agreements;(xvii)intellectual property rights relating to registered and unregistered trademarks, copyright, patent, design, domain names, geographical indications and semiconductor integrated circuits;(xviii)agreements for sale of goods or provision of services;(xix)exploitation of oil and gas reserves or other natural resources including electromagnetic spectrum;(xx)insurance and re-insurance;(xxi)contracts of agency relating to any of the above; and(xxii)such other commercial disputes as may be notified by the Central Government.