Matrimonial & family law

• Divorce by mutual consentPetitions under Section 13-B of the Hindu Marriage Act and Section 28 of the Special Marriage Act, including applications to waive the six-month cooling-off period.
• Contested divorcePetitions and defence on grounds of cruelty, desertion and other grounds under Section 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act.
• MaintenanceClaims and defence for interim and permanent maintenance under Section 144 BNSS and Sections 24–25 of the Hindu Marriage Act, and execution of maintenance orders.
• Domestic violenceApplications for protection, residence and monetary relief under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
• Child custody & guardianshipCustody, visitation and guardianship under the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 and the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956.
• Mediation & settlementRepresentation in court-annexed mediation and family counselling, and drafting of settlement terms and legal notices.

Laws most often involved

• HMA 1955 Sec. 9, 13, 13-B, 24
• SMA 1954 Sec. 28
• BNSS Sec. 144
• DV Act 2005
• GWA 1890
• HMGA 1956

• Criminal law & bail
• Civil & property disputes
• Cyber & consumer complaints