Matrimonial
Divorce
Contested trials on grounds of cruelty, desertion, adultery or mental disorder, with evidence, cross-examination and interim relief.
Law: Section 13(1) Hindu Marriage Act
Typical timeline: 18 to 36 months
PRACTICE AREAS
Legal services for every stage of a family dispute
Divorce, maintenance, custody and criminal defence, handled personally by Advocate Karan Dua before the Family Courts of Delhi NCR, the Delhi High Court and the Supreme Court of India.
URGENT MATTER?
Arrest, 498A notice or summons?
For urgent bail matters, call at any time.
+91 99994 83959WHAT WE HANDLE
12 services, one chambers
MatrimonialFAST TRACK
Mutual Divorce
Settlement drafting, first and second motion, and waiver of the six-month waiting period where the court allows.
Law: Section 13B Hindu Marriage Act
Typical timeline: 7 days to 6 months
Matrimonial
Annulment of Marriage
Decree declaring a marriage void or voidable on grounds such as fraud, non-consummation or unsoundness of mind.
Law: Sections 11 and 12 Hindu Marriage Act
Typical timeline: 6 to 18 months
MatrimonialFAST TRACK
Marriage Registration
Court marriages and registration for inter-caste, inter-religious and foreign national couples, including Tatkal assistance.
Law: Special Marriage Act 1954
Typical timeline: Same day (Tatkal) to 30 days
Custody & MaintenanceFAST TRACK
Child Custody
Custody, visitation and guardianship, with the child’s welfare first, including urgent interim visitation applications.
Law: Guardians and Wards Act 1890, Section 26 HMA
Typical timeline: 3 to 12 months
Custody & Maintenance
Maintenance Law
Claiming or defending interim and permanent maintenance, based on affidavits of assets and liabilities.
Law: Section 144 BNSS, Section 24 HMA
Typical timeline: 4 to 12 months
Criminal DefenceURGENT
498A Cases
Defence against arrest, anticipatory bail and quashing petitions for husbands and in-laws.
Law: Section 498A IPC / BNS 85, 86
Bail: urgent, 24 to 48 hours
Criminal DefenceURGENT
Bail
Anticipatory and regular bail across Delhi NCR courts, with interim protection from arrest on the first date.
Law: Sections 438 and 439 CrPC
Typical timeline: 24 to 72 hours
Criminal Defence
Dowry Cases
Defence against false dowry lists and demands, and settlement quashing before the High Court.
Law: Dowry Prohibition Act 1961
Typical timeline: 6 to 18 months
Criminal Defence
Domestic Violence
Protection, residence and monetary relief under the DV Act, and defence against unfounded claims.
Law: Domestic Violence Act 2005
Typical timeline: 6 to 15 months
NRI & Writs
NRI Divorce
Cases for clients abroad, with Power of Attorney representation and video hearings where permitted.
Law: Section 13 CPC
Typical timeline: 3 to 12 months
NRI & Writs
Transfer Petition
Moving a matrimonial case to a more convenient court, before the Supreme Court or the High Court.
Law: Article 139A, Section 25 CPC
Typical timeline: 2 to 6 months
Timelines are indicative and depend on the court and the facts of each case.
How every matter is handled
01
Case audit
Your documents, messages and records reviewed in confidence.
02
Protection first
Anticipatory bail or other urgent steps where arrest is a risk.
03
Interim relief
Maintenance, visitation and residence orders while the case proceeds.
04
Trial or settlement
Argued in court, or settled on clear terms, through to the final order.
Common questions
Can an NRI contest a divorce or custody case without visiting India?
Yes, in many cases. A registered Special Power of Attorney allows representation in court, and some hearings can be held by video conference.
Can the six-month wait in a mutual consent divorce be waived?
The court can waive it in suitable cases, following the Supreme Court’s decision in Amardeep Singh v. Harveen Kaur (2017).
How is maintenance decided?
Courts look at the income, assets and needs of both spouses. Both sides file an affidavit of assets and liabilities, as directed in Rajnesh v. Neha (2020).
Speak to the Advocate
O-11A, Basement, Jangpura Extension, New Delhi 110014. Mon to Sat, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, by prior appointment. Urgent bail matters: call any time.