Practice Areas

Areas of Practice

Litigation before the High Court of Uttarakhand at Nainital, the District Court, Nainital, and the consumer commissions — drawn from matters actually argued and reported.

Bail & Anticipatory Bail

Urgent and regular bail applications before the High Court and the Sessions Courts, and anticipatory bail where arrest is apprehended.

  • NDPS Act (Sections 8/22) bail
  • Gangster Act, Wildlife & Excise matters
  • Bail in appeal (CRLA) and revisions

Criminal Defence

Defence through investigation, trial and appeal — including offences under the IPC/BNS, the Dowry Prohibition Act and allied statutes, and juvenile justice matters under the JJ Act.

Criminal Writs & Quashing

Petitions for quashing of FIRs (including on settlement), protection from arrest following the Arnesh Kumar guidelines, and parole petitions for convicts.

NDPS & Special Statutes

Cases under the NDPS Act, the Uttarakhand Gangster Act, the Wildlife (Protection) Act, the Excise Act, the UPID Act and the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act.

Motor Accident Claims

Appeals under the Motor Vehicles Act — for enhancement of compensation for claimants, and in defence of awards challenged by insurance companies.

Writ Petitions & PIL

Civil writs (WPMS) and public interest litigation before the Uttarakhand High Court — including matters concerning public fees, elections and administrative action.

Matrimonial & Family

Transfer petitions for matrimonial trials, first appeals, and proceedings between spouses — handled with an emphasis on settlement and reconciliation wherever the parties allow it.

Consumer Disputes

Complaints before the District and State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commissions for deficiency in service and unfair trade practice — including a reported decision holding an e-scooter dealer and manufacturer liable over an old battery.

Banking & SARFAESI

Matters arising from bank recovery and SARFAESI proceedings — adjustment of pre-deposits and remedies before the Debts Recovery Tribunal under Section 17 of the SARFAESI Act.

Civil, Rent Control & Revisions

Civil revisions and rent control cases before the district judiciary and the High Court, including revision petitions on evidence and summoning orders.