Client is not paying dues for over 8 months.

Dear Sir,

Send a Strong Legal Demand Notice (Immediate)

Through an advocate, issue a formal legal notice demanding payment.

The notice should state:

Total outstanding amount

Date(s) of supply

That goods are already used / consumed

Final deadline (7 or 15 days)

Clear warning of civil and criminal action

In many business cases, payment comes immediately after a legal notice.

Prepare for Civil Recovery (Very Important)

You can file a Money Recovery Suit in Guwahati:

Options:

Summary Suit (Order 37 CPC) – if invoices / acknowledgments / WhatsApp messages clearly admit liability

Regular Money Recovery Suit – if denial is expected

You can claim:

Principal amount

Commercial interest (12%–18% p.a.)

Legal costs

Limitation: 3 years from date of default – you are well within time.

Dear Client,
From the contents of the query, it appears that the dispute between you and your client comes under the purview of Intellectual Property Laws. A dispute between traders or businessmen is considered a commercial dispute, and the remedy lies with the Commercial Court constituted under the Commercial Court Act, 2015. A commercial dispute is a disagreement relating to trade or commerce between two or more stakeholders. These disputes generally arise concerning contract terms and conditions, fiduciary duties, or intellectual property rights and may be settled through court proceedings or alternative dispute resolution(ADR). Considering the nature of the dispute, serving a legal notice to your client, you can escalate your complaint or grievance before the Commercial Court to resolve the dispute legally. Consult with an Advocate handling commercial disputes before the Commercial Court for guidance and steps.