Adv. Kalyan R. Sonne
Personal liberty is an important legal right, and a person arrested in a criminal case may require immediate and effective legal assistance. Regular Bail Applications are handled before the appropriate Courts, and accused persons are represented at different stages of criminal proceedings.
Representation is provided both before and after the filing of the charge sheet, depending upon the facts, nature of allegations, stage of investigation, and applicable legal provisions.
Each matter involves careful examination of the FIR, arrest papers, remand applications, remand orders, investigation papers, and charge sheet, wherever available. Based on the facts and legal position, appropriate grounds are prepared and presented before the competent Court.
Regular bail matters involving serious and complex allegations have been handled, including matters relating to:
Experience includes handling bail matters both before and after the filing of the charge sheet, including serious and complex cases involving allegations under the POCSO Act, murder, robbery, cheating, fraud, and financial offences.
Every case is examined independently based on its facts, allegations, available evidence, stage of investigation, applicable statutory provisions, and relevant judicial precedents. The legal approach is developed according to the specific circumstances and legally available grounds in each matter.
Disclaimer: The grant of bail depends upon the facts and circumstances of each individual case, the material placed before the Court, applicable law, and the discretion of the competent Court. Previous case outcomes do not guarantee similar results in future matters.
Anticipatory bail is an important legal remedy available to a person who has a reasonable apprehension of arrest in connection with a criminal case. Anticipatory Bail Applications are handled before the appropriate Sessions Courts and other competent Courts, depending upon the nature of the allegations and applicable legal provisions.
Each matter is carefully examined by considering the complaint, FIR, allegations, applicable legal provisions, nature of the accusation, available documents, and other relevant circumstances. Based on the facts of the case, appropriate legal grounds are prepared and presented before the competent Court for protection from arrest and other appropriate relief.
Anticipatory bail matters have been handled before the Sessions Court, including cases involving allegations relating to:
Every anticipatory bail matter is examined independently based on the facts, nature of allegations, available material, applicable law, and relevant judicial principles. The legal approach is developed according to the specific circumstances and legally available grounds in each case.
Disclaimer: The grant of anticipatory bail or protection from arrest depends upon the facts and circumstances of each case, applicable law, the material placed before the Court, and the discretion of the competent Court. Previous case outcomes do not guarantee similar results in future matters.
We provide comprehensive legal assistance in matters relating to the dishonour of cheques under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, representing both Complainants as well as Accused Persons.
Our services cover proceedings from the initial stage of issuing or responding to a statutory legal notice through the filing of the complaint, trial, evidence, cross-examination, final arguments, judgment, conviction or acquittal, and appellate proceedings.
We assist complainants in:
We also provide complete legal representation and defence for accused persons facing proceedings under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.
Our defence services include:
We provide careful and strategic representation at every stage of cheque dishonour proceedings, whether acting for the Complainant seeking legal remedy or the Accused defending the case.
Note: Every case is handled according to its individual facts, documentary evidence, legal requirements, and the applicable judicial procedure.
Criminal appeals and conviction-related matters require careful examination of the judgment, evidence, findings of the Trial Court, applicable legal provisions, and the grounds available for challenging the conviction or sentence.
Criminal Appeals are handled before the Sessions Court and other competent Courts against convictions and orders passed by Criminal Courts. Representation is provided at different stages of appellate proceedings, including matters where a convicted person has been taken into custody following the execution of a sentence.
Conviction-related matters have been handled where a person was convicted in a cheque dishonour case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act and was subsequently required to undergo the sentence imposed by the Trial Court.
In one such matter, the convicted person had not filed an appeal within the prescribed period following the conviction. Subsequently, upon execution of the sentence, the person was taken into custody and sent to judicial custody.
Thereafter, appropriate appellate proceedings were initiated before the Sessions Court. Along with the Criminal Appeal, appropriate applications were moved seeking suspension of sentence and release on bail pending the appeal. The matter was represented before the Sessions Court, and the convicted person was subsequently granted bail, subject to the orders and conditions imposed by the Court.
Criminal appeals have also been handled in other conviction-related matters before the Sessions Court, where the judgments and orders passed by the Trial Courts were challenged through appropriate appellate proceedings.
Every appeal is carefully examined with reference to:
Based on the facts and circumstances of the case, appropriate legal grounds are prepared and presented before the competent Appellate Court.
Disclaimer: The outcome of an appeal, suspension of sentence, or grant of bail pending appeal depends upon the facts and circumstances of each individual case, the evidence and record before the Court, applicable law, and the discretion of the competent Court. Previous case outcomes do not guarantee similar results in future matters.
Criminal trials require careful preparation, detailed examination of evidence, and effective legal representation. Accused persons are represented in criminal trials involving various offences, with the defence being prepared according to the specific facts, allegations, evidence, and applicable law in each case.
Representation is provided at different stages of criminal proceedings, from the commencement of the trial until its conclusion. Each case is carefully examined to identify the relevant factual and legal issues available for the defence.
Criminal defence matters involving various types of allegations are handled with careful attention to the prosecution evidence, credibility of witnesses, documentary material, electronic evidence, and procedural requirements, wherever applicable.
Each matter is independently assessed on the basis of the facts, available evidence, witness testimony, applicable statutory provisions, and relevant legal principles. Appropriate legal grounds are advanced in defence of the accused, and representation is provided for acquittal or any other relief available in accordance with law.
Disclaimer: The outcome of a criminal trial depends upon the facts and circumstances of each individual case, the evidence presented before the Court, applicable law, and the decision of the competent Court. No particular result or acquittal can be guaranteed.
Motor vehicle accidents can result in both criminal proceedings and legal issues relating to vehicles, insurance, compensation, and police investigation. Legal representation is provided in criminal cases arising out of road accidents and other proceedings connected with motor vehicle incidents.
Each matter is examined with reference to the FIR, accident report, police papers, allegations, vehicle documents, available evidence, and applicable legal provisions.
Accident-related criminal matters are handled by carefully examining the circumstances of the accident, prosecution allegations, witness statements, spot panchnama, vehicle documents, medical records, technical or forensic material, and other available evidence, wherever relevant.
Each case is independently assessed according to its facts and circumstances, and appropriate legal representation is provided before the competent Court or authority.
Disclaimer: The outcome of any criminal or accident-related proceeding depends upon the facts, evidence, applicable law, and the decision of the competent Court or authority. No particular result can be guaranteed.
Legal assistance is provided for obtaining the release, interim custody, return, or restoration of property seized, attached, frozen, or retained during police investigation or criminal proceedings.
Matters are handled by examining the relevant FIR, seizure panchanama, police papers, property documents, bank records, court orders, and other available material, and by taking appropriate legal steps before the competent Court or authority.
Legal assistance is also provided in matters arising out of cyber fraud investigations, where bank accounts or amounts are frozen or put on hold during the course of investigation.
Such matters may include:
Each matter is independently examined based on the facts of the case, source and nature of the property or funds, investigation status, available documents, applicable law, and orders of the competent authority or Court.
Appropriate applications and legal proceedings are undertaken according to the circumstances of the particular case and the relief legally available.
Disclaimer: Release, return, de-freezing, or restoration of any property, bank account, or amount depends upon the facts of the individual case, the investigation, available documents and evidence, applicable law, and the orders of the competent Court or authority. No particular result can be guaranteed.
Recovery of money and legally enforceable dues often requires timely and appropriate legal action. Civil proceedings relating to the recovery of outstanding amounts, contractual dues, loans, business transactions, and other legally recoverable amounts are handled before the appropriate Civil Courts.
Each matter is carefully examined with reference to the agreements, contracts, invoices, receipts, account statements, loan documents, correspondence, acknowledgements, and other relevant records to assess the available legal remedy.
Every recovery matter is examined on the basis of the nature of the transaction, available documentary evidence, legal enforceability of the claim, limitation period, and applicable law. Appropriate legal proceedings are undertaken according to the facts and circumstances of each individual matter.
Disclaimer: The outcome of a recovery suit or civil proceeding depends upon the facts of the case, available evidence, applicable law, limitation, and the decision of the competent Court. No particular result or recovery can be guaranteed.
Legal representation is provided in civil suits involving disputes relating to legal rights, ownership, title, possession, property, documents, and other civil rights. Depending upon the facts and legal requirements of the case, appropriate proceedings may be initiated before the competent Civil Court for declaration, recovery of possession, injunction, or other legally available relief.
Each matter is carefully examined with reference to the property documents, title documents, revenue records, agreements, registered documents, possession-related evidence, and other relevant material before appropriate legal proceedings are initiated.
Every matter is independently assessed based on the facts, relevant documents, property records, nature of possession, applicable legal provisions, and available evidence. Appropriate legal proceedings are undertaken according to the circumstances of each individual case.
Legal representation is provided in a wide range of civil disputes before competent Civil Courts. Civil litigation matters are handled from the initial stage of legal consultation and drafting through evidence, trial, final arguments, and final disposal of the proceedings.
Each civil dispute is examined on the basis of the facts, documents, legal rights involved, applicable law, limitation, available evidence, and procedural requirements. Appropriate legal strategy and representation are provided according to the specific circumstances of the matter.
Disclaimer: The outcome of any civil proceeding depends upon the individual facts, documentary and oral evidence, applicable law, and the decision of the competent Court. No particular result can be guaranteed.
Legal assistance and representation are provided in matters relating to inheritance, succession, legal heirship, administration of estates, probate of Wills, and partition of family or ancestral property.
Such matters often involve questions regarding the legal rights of family members, ownership and distribution of property, validity of Wills, succession rights, and management or administration of the estate of a deceased person. Each matter is carefully examined on the basis of the family relationship, succession laws, available documents, property records, Will, and other relevant facts.
Each matter is independently assessed with reference to the family tree, death certificate, property documents, revenue records, succession laws, Will or testamentary documents, and other available evidence.
Appropriate legal proceedings are initiated or defended according to the facts and circumstances of the case and the relief legally available before the competent Court or authority.
Disclaimer: The outcome of heirship, succession, probate, Letters of Administration, or partition proceedings depends upon the individual facts, family relationships, available documents and evidence, applicable succession laws, and the decision of the competent Court or authority. No particular result can be guaranteed.
An Agreement for Sale is carefully drafted and reviewed after examining the property documents, title, transaction terms, applicable approvals, and RERA requirements, wherever applicable.
Particular attention is given to protecting the purchaser's legal interests, including:
Each Agreement for Sale is drafted or reviewed according to the specific property, transaction, documents, and legal requirements, with careful attention to the rights and obligations of the parties.
Legal assistance is provided for the drafting, review, execution, and registration of Sale Deeds for residential, commercial, and other immovable properties.
The transaction is examined with particular attention to:
Each Sale Deed is carefully prepared after examining the relevant documents and legal requirements to ensure that the transfer of property is properly documented and the purchaser's legal interests are appropriately protected.
Legal assistance is provided in matters relating to CIDCO properties, property transfers, CIDCO permissions, NOCs, mortgage documentation, and post-transfer documentation.
The complete transaction is examined from the Agreement for Sale stage until the transfer of the property in the relevant CIDCO and other applicable records, depending on the nature of the property and the applicable procedure.
Each CIDCO property transaction is independently examined according to the nature of the allotment, existing title documents, Agreement to Lease or other governing documents, transfer requirements, applicable permissions, charges, and the procedure prescribed by the concerned authority.
The objective is to provide legal assistance throughout the transaction—from the initial documentation and required permissions to execution of the transfer documents and completion of applicable post-transfer formalities.
Disclaimer: CIDCO permissions, NOCs, transfers, mutation, and changes in official or utility records are subject to the applicable rules, documentation requirements, charges, and approval of the concerned authority. Requirements may vary depending on the nature and status of the property.
A Conveyance Deed is an important document through which the title and rights in the land and building are transferred in favour of a Co-operative Housing Society. Where the promoter or original owner has not completed the required conveyance, the Society may, subject to applicable law and eligibility, pursue Deemed Conveyance proceedings.
Maharashtra's official online deemed conveyance system describes conveyance as the process of transferring title in the land and building to the housing society, and provides an online mechanism for applications and processing.
Deemed conveyance is particularly relevant where the housing society has not received the formal conveyance of the land and building despite the required circumstances being fulfilled. Maharashtra provides an online system through which eligible societies can apply and track deemed conveyance proceedings.
Each matter is examined according to the Society's registration documents, agreements, title documents, land and property records, development documents, available approvals, and other relevant material.
Appropriate legal proceedings and documentation are undertaken according to the facts of the matter and the legal remedy available to the Society.
Disclaimer: The availability and completion of conveyance or deemed conveyance depend upon the facts of the case, available documents, statutory requirements, applicable law, and the decision of the competent authority or Court.
A Gift Deed is an important legal document through which ownership of immovable property may be transferred without monetary consideration. Particular care is required when a senior citizen transfers property to children, grandchildren, or other relatives, often with the expectation of care, support, and maintenance.
Legal assistance is provided for the drafting, review, execution, and registration of Gift Deeds, including examination of title documents and relevant property records.
Where appropriate, the Gift Deed can be carefully structured to record relevant obligations and conditions relating to the care, maintenance, welfare, and protection of the senior citizen, subject to applicable law.
The transaction can also be examined in light of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, which may provide legal remedies in certain circumstances where a senior citizen has transferred property subject to conditions relating to their maintenance and basic needs and those conditions are not fulfilled.
Appropriate protective clauses may therefore be considered, including provisions relating to:
Each Gift Deed is drafted after examining the property documents, family relationship, purpose of the transfer, intentions of the parties, and applicable legal provisions, with particular attention to protecting the legal interests of the donor.
Important: A Gift Deed transfers significant rights in property. Before transferring property, especially by a senior citizen, the legal consequences and available safeguards should be carefully considered. The availability of cancellation or restoration of property depends upon the facts of each case, the terms of the transfer, applicable law, and the decision of the competent authority or Court.
A Will is an important legal document through which a person can record how their property, assets, and other belongings should be distributed after their lifetime. Proper drafting can help clearly record the wishes of the person making the Will and may help reduce future disputes among legal heirs.
Legal assistance is provided for the drafting, review, and preparation of Wills and other testamentary documents according to the instructions, intentions, and legal requirements applicable to the person executing the Will.
Each matter is carefully examined with reference to the instructions of the person making the Will, nature of the property and assets, available documents, family circumstances, and applicable legal provisions.
Where probate is required or legally appropriate, necessary proceedings can be initiated before the competent Court for obtaining Probate and other appropriate testamentary relief, subject to the applicable law and jurisdiction.
Disclaimer: The legal validity, interpretation, execution, and probate of a Will depend upon the facts of each case, applicable succession laws, proper execution and attestation, available evidence, and the decision of the competent Court. No particular outcome can be guaranteed
Before purchasing or dealing with immovable property, it is important to examine the ownership and title of the property.
We provide legal assistance for preparation of Search Reports and Title Reports based on available property documents and records. This service helps clients understand the legal status and documentation relating to the property before proceeding with a transaction.
We provide legal assistance to society members, purchasers, flat owners, and Co-operative Housing Societies in matters relating to property, membership, transfer, documentation, and disputes.
Our services include preparation of legal documents, notices, applications, and representation in matters arising from society-related disputes.
When a marriage breaks down, legal disputes may involve issues relating to divorce, maintenance, alimony, child custody, visitation, financial responsibilities, residence, property, and other matrimonial rights.
Legal representation is provided in Mutual Consent Divorce and Contested Divorce proceedings before the competent Family Court and other appropriate Courts.
Each matrimonial matter is independently examined based on the facts, relationship between the parties, financial circumstances, available evidence, applicable law, and the relief legally available.
Legal assistance and representation are provided in matters arising from domestic violence complaints, matrimonial disputes, criminal complaints between spouses and family members, and proceedings relating to cruelty against a married woman, including matters under the applicable provisions of criminal law.
This includes matters relating to Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code and the corresponding provisions under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, including Section 85, wherever applicable, subject to the nature and date of the alleged offence and the applicable law.
Each matter is carefully examined with reference to the allegations, FIR or complaint, available evidence, statements, police papers, charge sheet, relationship between the parties, financial circumstances, and applicable legal provisions.
Disclaimer: The outcome of divorce, maintenance, domestic violence, matrimonial FIR, proceedings under IPC Section 498A or BNS Section 85, or other matrimonial and criminal proceedings depends upon the facts of each individual case, available evidence, applicable law, and the decision of the competent Court or authority. No particular result can be guaranteed.
Consumers may face legal issues arising from defective products, deficient services, unfair trade practices, delayed services, denied insurance claims, misleading representations, and other consumer disputes.
Legal assistance and representation are provided before the appropriate Consumer Commission, depending on the nature and jurisdiction of the matter.
Each matter is carefully examined on the basis of the transaction, documents, communications, invoices, agreements, policies, available evidence, and applicable law before the appropriate legal remedy is pursued.
A properly drafted legal notice can be an important first step in protecting legal rights and formally communicating a legal claim or demand before initiating further proceedings.
Professional legal assistance is provided for the drafting, review, and issuance of legal notices, as well as for preparing appropriate replies to notices received by clients.
Every notice or reply is prepared after examining the facts, relevant documents, correspondence, legal rights, obligations, and available legal remedies.
Proper legal documentation is essential for clearly recording the rights and obligations of parties and may help prevent future disputes.
Legal assistance is provided for the drafting, review, and legal examination of documents according to the specific requirements of the transaction or matter.
Each document is prepared or reviewed with reference to the purpose of the transaction, rights and obligations of the parties, relevant documents, applicable law, and the specific facts of the matter.