Practice Area

Litigation

Trial and appellate advocacy across constitutional, criminal, family, consumer, banking and cyber forums.

Family Law

Our practice encompasses matrimonial disputes, child custody and guardianship matters, maintenance proceedings, domestic violence complaints, and property disputes arising out of marital relationships. Representation is provided in proceedings under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955; the Special Marriage Act, 1954; the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005; and Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (now incorporated under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023). The practice includes contested and mutual-consent divorce proceedings, restitution and judicial separation claims, maintenance and alimony determinations, custody and visitation rights, and enforcement of matrimonial settlements.

Key Work

Appearing in contested divorce proceedings and guiding clients through mutual consent divorce, including drafting settlement terms and appearing at both motions.
Representing clients in child custody and guardianship disputes, including interim custody applications, permanent custody hearings, and modification of custody orders.
Filing and arguing maintenance applications under Section 125 BNSS and under personal law statutes, including interim and final maintenance.
Seeking and defending applications for restitution of conjugal rights and judicial separation.
Obtaining and contesting protection orders, residence orders, and monetary relief under the Domestic Violence Act.
Handling property disputes arising from marriage, including claims to the matrimonial home and jointly acquired assets.
Drafting and enforcing matrimonial settlement agreements, consent terms, and MoUs between parties.
Representing clients in interstate and inter-country custody matters, including the enforcement of foreign custody orders.
Advising clients on the legal implications of marriage, separation, and divorce at the pre-litigation stage.
Managing cases where criminal and family proceedings run concurrently, requiring a coordinated legal strategy across forums.

Significant Representation

Represented a Bangalore-based client in proceedings arising out of two FIRs registered under Section 498A IPC and allegations of theft, wherein appropriate reliefs were sought, with strategic handling of parallel Domestic Violence proceedings requiring a coordinated legal approach. Representation has also been undertaken in cases involving false and motivated domestic violence allegations, and in guardianship matters securing custodial and welfare-related reliefs.

Criminal Law

The criminal law practice encompasses representation at all stages of criminal proceedings, including pre-registration advisory, anticipatory and regular bail, quashing of FIR, trial, appeal, and revision. Services include drafting and arguing bail applications, discharge applications, quashing petitions, trial strategy, and cross-examination, as well as appellate advocacy before Sessions Courts and High Courts.

Key Work

Advising clients at the pre-FIR stage on their rights, legal exposure, and available protective measures before a complaint is registered.
Drafting and arguing anticipatory bail applications before Sessions Courts and High Courts, including urgent applications where arrest is imminent.
Filing and arguing regular bail applications at all stages of the proceedings, including after charge sheet is filed.
Seeking quashing of FIRs and charge sheets under Section 528 BNSS on grounds including lack of prima facie case, abuse of process, and settlement between parties.
Preparing and arguing discharge applications before trial courts at the charge framing stage.
Devising trial strategy, including witness management, examination-in-chief, and cross-examination of prosecution witnesses.
Challenging and impeaching medical, forensic, and electronic evidence at trial.
Filing appeals against conviction and sentence before Sessions Courts and High Courts.
Filing and arguing revision petitions against interlocutory orders.
Advising on matters under special statutes including the NDPS Act, POCSO Act, Prevention of Corruption Act, and SC/ST Atrocities Act.
Representing clients in cases involving both the Indian Penal Code and the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

Significant Representation

Sought quashing of an FIR under Section 376 IPC before the Hon'ble High Court under Section 528 BNSS, on the ground that the dispute arose out of a consensual relationship which was amicably resolved, with the parties subsequently solemnizing their marriage under the Special Marriage Act, 1954. Represented the Applicant/Accused in a regular bail application under Section 109(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 arising from a neighbourhood altercation — highlighting critical inconsistencies in medical evidence (injuries recorded as 'stab wounds' were in fact superficial lacerations not affecting any vital organ), grave and sudden provocation, an amicable settlement between parties, and the absence of flight risk.

Constitutional Law

Representation of the firm involves writ petitions under Articles 32, 226 and 227 challenging arbitrary state action, violations of fundamental rights, illegal detention, and breaches of statutory or procedural safeguards. The practice extends to transfer petition matters, regulatory challenges, and public interest litigation involving environmental protection and administrative accountability.

Key Work

Filing and arguing writ petitions under Article 32 before the Supreme Court of India and under Articles 226 and 227 before High Courts.
Seeking writs of mandamus to compel state authorities to perform statutory duties and act within the law.
Filing habeas corpus petitions challenging illegal detention and seeking production of persons unlawfully confined.
Challenging executive orders, administrative decisions, and regulatory actions that violate fundamental rights or exceed statutory authority.
Seeking certiorari to quash orders passed without jurisdiction or in violation of principles of natural justice.
Filing and contesting transfer petitions before the Supreme Court in matters pending across multiple High Courts.
Representing parties in PIL proceedings involving environmental violations, administrative inaction, and public accountability.
Challenging state inaction through mandamus in matters of public interest.
Advising clients on the constitutional validity of legislation and executive action.
Representing clients before regulatory and statutory authorities where constitutional questions arise.

Significant Representation

Represented an elected Member of Parliament before the Supreme Court of India in a writ petition under Article 32 seeking a writ of mandamus for constitution of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to conduct an independent and time-bound investigation into alleged financial irregularities in public works in the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. Also represented the same petitioner in proceedings seeking quashing and consolidation of 58 FIRs registered across different jurisdictions — the Hon'ble Supreme Court directed the jurisdictional High Court to take up the matter on priority and list it urgently for consideration.

Cyber Law

Our practice covers offences and disputes arising in the digital ecosystem, including online financial fraud, identity theft, data breaches, cyber defamation, phishing, ransomware incidents, and intermediary liability issues. Matters are handled under the Information Technology Act, 2000 and allied penal provisions. Services include advisory on cybercrime reporting procedures, representation during investigation and trial, assessment and preservation of digital evidence, and compliance advisory relating to data protection and cybersecurity frameworks. The practice also assists businesses in strengthening legal safeguards against emerging technological risks.

Key Work

Advising individuals and businesses on reporting cybercrime to law enforcement agencies and cyber cells, including guidance on complaint drafting and evidence preservation.
Representing accused persons at the investigation stage, including appearing before police and challenging unlawful search, seizure, and arrest.
Seeking bail in cybercrime matters, including under special provisions of the IT Act and the Juvenile Justice Act where juveniles are involved.
Representing complainants in criminal proceedings involving online fraud, identity theft, and data misuse.
Advising on the assessment, preservation, and admissibility of digital evidence in court proceedings.
Appearing in cybercrime trials involving electronic records, device forensics, and network logs.
Representing clients in cases involving cyber defamation and online harassment before courts and before intermediary platforms.
Advising businesses on obligations under the Information Technology Act and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.
Drafting data protection policies, privacy notices, and incident response protocols for businesses.
Advising organisations on legal exposure arising from data breaches and regulatory non-compliance.
Assisting technology companies and intermediaries on liability issues and compliance with due diligence requirements.

Significant Representation

Represented two juvenile accused facing charges of cyber terrorism under Section 66F of the Information Technology Act, securing bail through targeted advocacy under Section 12 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act. Submissions highlighted the lack of concrete evidence linking the juveniles to terrorist acts, the presumptive benefit of liberty for minors, and juvenile justice principles favouring reformation over punishment — the Hon'ble Juvenile Justice Board granted bail, affirming the primacy of juvenile protections in complex cybercrime matters.

Consumer Law

Representation is provided before District, State and National Consumer Commissions under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 in matters involving deficiency in service, unfair trade practices, medical negligence, real estate disputes, and product liability. Advisory and litigation services also cover corporate governance compliance, shareholder disputes, director liability, contractual structuring, and regulatory advisory, with representation before the National Company Law Tribunal in proceedings relating to oppression and mismanagement, insolvency, and company petitions.

Key Work

Drafting and filing consumer complaints before District, State, and National Consumer Commissions under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
Representing opposite parties, companies and service providers in consumer proceedings.
Pursuing relief in matters involving deficiency in service by banks, insurance companies, builders, hospitals, and service providers.
Handling medical negligence claims before Consumer Commissions, including cases involving incorrect treatment, surgical errors, and diagnostic failures.
Representing buyers in real estate disputes involving delayed possession, false representations, and failure to deliver promised amenities.
Filing and contesting product liability claims.
Seeking interim orders and injunctions in consumer proceedings.
Representing clients before the NCLT in oppression and mismanagement petitions under the Companies Act, 2013.
Advising on and appearing in insolvency proceedings before the NCLT under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
Drafting shareholder agreements, board resolutions, and corporate documentation with a focus on risk mitigation and statutory compliance.
Advising on director liability and corporate governance obligations.

Significant Representation

Represented the Complainant under Section 35 of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 seeking rectification of inaccurate credit information furnished to credit rating agencies, restoration of credit score, and compensation for financial loss and mental distress. A 2013 transaction was wrongly flagged as a fresh default in 2022 without any due recovery process being initiated in the intervening years. Submissions established that the Respondent's conduct — including sharing personal information with third-party recovery agents — amounted to gross deficiency in service and unfair trade practice, causing long-term prejudice to the Complainant.

Banking Law

The firm advises and represents clients in a wide range of banking and financial matters, including loan disputes, recovery proceedings, enforcement of security interests, and regulatory compliance. The firm regularly assists borrowers and financial institutions in proceedings before Debt Recovery Tribunals, appellate forums, and civil courts. The practice covers SARFAESI actions, wrongful credit reporting, restructuring of debts, and settlement negotiations, with a focus on protecting clients' financial interests while ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory frameworks.

Key Work

Representing financial institutions in recovery proceedings before Debt Recovery Tribunals and the Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal.
Advising lenders on initiating enforcement actions under the SARFAESI Act, including symbolic and physical possession of secured assets.
Filing and contesting applications before DRTs for recovery of dues and execution of recovery certificates.
Representing borrowers challenging wrongful SARFAESI enforcement, unlawful possession, and procedural irregularities.
Handling wrongful credit reporting matters, advising on rectification of credit bureau records and representing clients before Consumer Commissions and courts.
Advising on debt restructuring, one-time settlement negotiations, and resolution of NPA accounts.
Drafting and reviewing loan agreements, security documents, guarantee deeds, and mortgage instruments.
Advising financial institutions on regulatory compliance with RBI guidelines and prudential norms.
Representing clients in civil suits for recovery of money and enforcement of guarantees.
Providing end-to-end assistance in initiating recovery procedures from demand notices through to execution.

Significant Representation

Empanelled with prominent financial institutions including Shivalik Bank, Variant Pay, and Wonder Pay, consistently representing their interests across a wide spectrum of banking and recovery proceedings. The firm regularly appears before Debt Recovery Tribunals managing both contested and execution proceedings, and advises on the strategic handling of disputes under the SARFAESI Act.