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Practice Areas · Mumbai · Thane · Mira Road

Practice Areas

APS Law is a Mumbai litigation and advisory practice led by Adv. Sandeep Shukla and Adv. Rajan Pandey, appearing before the Bombay High Court, the ITAT, MahaRERA, the DRT and courts across Mumbai, Thane and Mira Road. Below is the full range of matters we handle, with the governing statutes and the specific work each practice covers.

01

Criminal Defence & Bail

BNSS 2023 · IPC / BNS · CrPC 1973

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We appear for the accused at every stage of a criminal matter — from the first police summons to trial and appeal. Our anticipatory bail and regular bail practice covers the Bombay High Court, Sessions Courts at Mumbai and Thane, and Magistrate courts across the MMR.

  • Anticipatory bail (Sec 482 BNSS / 438 CrPC)
  • Regular bail and interim protection
  • FIR quashing and Sec 528 BNSS petitions
  • White-collar and economic offence defence
  • Trial defence and cross-examination
  • Criminal appeals and revisions
02

Cyber Law & IPR

Information Technology Act, 2000 · BNS · Copyright & Trade Marks Acts

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Online fraud, account freezes, sextortion, data theft and defamation demand fast, technically literate action. We coordinate with cyber cells in Mumbai, Thane and Mira Road, pursue takedowns, and protect brands and creative work through trademark and copyright enforcement.

  • Online financial fraud and UPI scam recovery
  • Cyber cell complaints and FIR follow-up
  • Sextortion, stalking and impersonation
  • Defamation and content takedown notices
  • Trademark and copyright registration
  • IP infringement and passing-off suits
03

ITAT & Income Tax

Income-tax Act, 1961 · ITAT Rules, 1963

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We represent individuals, firms and companies before the Assessing Officer, CIT(A), the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal at Mumbai and the Bombay High Court — in assessments, reassessments, penalty proceedings and tax prosecution matters.

  • Scrutiny and faceless assessment representation
  • Sec 148 reassessment challenges
  • CIT(A) and ITAT Mumbai appeals
  • Penalty and prosecution defence
  • Stay of demand and recovery proceedings
  • Search, survey and seizure advisory
04

Banking, DRT & SARFAESI

RDDB Act 1993 · SARFAESI Act 2002 · IBC 2016

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We act for both lenders and borrowers in NPA recovery and enforcement — Original Applications before the DRT, Section 17 challenges to SARFAESI action, DRAT appeals, and insolvency petitions before the NCLT Mumbai bench.

  • DRT Original Applications and defence
  • Sec 13(2) / 13(4) SARFAESI notices
  • Sec 17 DRT challenges and stay
  • DRAT and NCLAT appeals
  • Sec 7 / 9 IBC petitions before NCLT
  • One-time settlement negotiation
05

Cheque Bounce (Sec 138)

Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 — Sec 138–148

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Dishonoured cheques are recovered fastest when the statutory timeline is respected. We issue demand notices, file and prosecute Section 138 complaints before Magistrates, defend accused drawers and directors, and run parallel summary suits for recovery.

  • 15-day statutory demand notice
  • Sec 138 complaint filing and prosecution
  • Sec 143A interim compensation
  • Director and company liability (Sec 141)
  • Defence of accused drawers
  • Order XXXVII summary suits
06

Real Estate & Conveyancing

Transfer of Property Act 1882 · MOFA · Registration Act 1908

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Mumbai property is unforgiving of paperwork errors. We audit title, draft and register conveyances, advise societies on redevelopment, and litigate possession, tenancy and partition disputes across Mumbai, Thane and Mira-Bhayander.

  • Title search and due diligence
  • Sale deeds, agreements and gift deeds
  • Society redevelopment agreements
  • Leave & licence and lease drafting
  • Possession, eviction and partition suits
  • Stamp duty and registration advisory
07

MahaRERA

RERA Act, 2016 · MahaRERA Rules

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Home buyers facing delayed possession, changed layouts or refused refunds have a fast statutory remedy. We file and argue MahaRERA complaints, execute recovery warrants and appear before the Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal.

  • Delayed possession complaints
  • Refund with interest under Sec 18
  • Interest and compensation claims
  • Project registration and compliance
  • MahaRERA execution and recovery warrants
  • Appellate Tribunal appeals
08

Family & Matrimonial Law

HMA 1955 · Special Marriage Act 1954 · DV Act 2005

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Family matters are handled with discretion and a settlement-first mindset, without losing the ability to litigate hard when needed. We appear before the Family Courts at Bandra and Thane in divorce, custody, maintenance and domestic violence proceedings.

  • Mutual consent and contested divorce
  • Child custody and visitation
  • Maintenance under Sec 125 CrPC / BNSS
  • Domestic violence and Sec 498A defence
  • Mutual settlement and MoU drafting
  • Restitution and nullity petitions
09

Civil Litigation

Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 · Specific Relief Act 1963

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We conduct suits, writs and appeals before the Bombay High Court, City Civil Court, and district courts at Thane and Vasai — with a focus on early interim relief and disciplined, evidence-led trial preparation.

  • Money recovery and specific performance
  • Injunctions and interim applications
  • Declaratory and title suits
  • Writ petitions before the High Court
  • Appeals, revisions and reviews
  • Execution proceedings
10

Corporate & Commercial

Companies Act 2013 · Contract Act 1872 · FEMA 1999

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We advise founders, family businesses and enterprises across the corporate lifecycle — incorporation, contracts, investment rounds, restructuring and shareholder disputes — with commercial sense that holds up in court.

  • Company, LLP and partnership formation
  • Shareholders' agreements and JVs
  • M&A, due diligence and restructuring
  • Commercial contract drafting and review
  • ROC and secretarial compliance
  • Oppression and mismanagement petitions
11

Arbitration & ADR

Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

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We act as counsel in domestic and international commercial arbitrations, pursue Section 9 and 17 interim relief, and handle award challenges and enforcement before the Bombay High Court.

  • Arbitration clause drafting and review
  • Sec 11 appointment applications
  • Sec 9 and 17 interim relief
  • Institutional and ad-hoc arbitration counsel
  • Sec 34 award challenges
  • Award enforcement and execution
12

Employment & Labour

ID Act 1947 · Shops & Establishments Act · Labour Codes

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We advise employers on policies, contracts and exits, and represent employees in wrongful termination, unpaid dues and industrial disputes before Labour and Industrial Courts in Mumbai and Thane.

  • Employment contracts and policy manuals
  • Termination, layoff and retrenchment
  • Industrial and labour court disputes
  • Wage, gratuity and PF claims
  • Non-compete and confidentiality disputes
  • Employment audit and compliance
13

POSH & Workplace

POSH Act, 2013

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We build POSH compliance frameworks, act as external members on Internal Committees, and conduct or defend workplace investigations with procedural rigour that survives appellate scrutiny.

  • IC constitution and POSH policy
  • External IC member appointments
  • Inquiry conduct and report drafting
  • Complainant and respondent representation
  • Annual filings and training
  • Appeals against IC findings
14

Consumer Protection

Consumer Protection Act, 2019

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We file and argue consumer complaints against builders, banks, insurers, hospitals and e-commerce platforms before the District, State and National Commissions — including execution of awarded compensation.

  • District and State Commission complaints
  • Builder and real-estate deficiency claims
  • Insurance claim repudiation
  • Medical negligence complaints
  • Banking and NBFC service deficiency
  • NCDRC appeals and execution
15

GST & Indirect Tax

CGST / MGST Act, 2017 · Customs Act 1962

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We handle GST show-cause notices, ITC denials, registration cancellations and departmental audits — through adjudication, appeal and, where required, writ petitions before the Bombay High Court.

  • Show-cause notice replies
  • ITC denial and mismatch disputes
  • Registration cancellation and revocation
  • Departmental audit representation
  • Appellate Authority and Tribunal appeals
  • Writ petitions and refund claims
16

Wills, Probate & Succession

Indian Succession Act 1925 · Hindu Succession Act 1956

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We draft wills and trusts that hold, and obtain probate, letters of administration and succession certificates from the Bombay High Court and district courts — including contested testamentary suits.

  • Will and codicil drafting
  • Probate petitions
  • Letters of administration
  • Succession certificates
  • Family trusts and settlements
  • Contested testamentary suits
17

Motor Accident Claims

Motor Vehicles Act, 1988

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We pursue MACT compensation for injured victims and legal heirs before the Motor Accident Claims Tribunals at Mumbai and Thane, and defend insurers and owners where liability is disputed.

  • Death and injury compensation claims
  • Hit-and-run and Solatium Fund claims
  • Disability assessment and quantum
  • Insurance company defence
  • Interim compensation applications
  • High Court enhancement appeals
18

Immigration & FEMA

FEMA 1999 · Passports Act 1967 · Citizenship Act 1955

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We advise NRIs and OCI cardholders on cross-border compliance, property and succession issues, and act in passport, LOC and FEMA contravention matters.

  • NRI and OCI advisory
  • FEMA compliance and compounding
  • Passport impounding and re-issue
  • Look Out Circular challenges
  • Inbound and outbound investment advisory
  • NRI property and succession matters
19

Shipping & Maritime

Admiralty Act 2017 · Merchant Shipping Act 1958

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From the Bombay High Court's Admiralty jurisdiction, we handle vessel arrests and releases, charterparty and bill-of-lading disputes, cargo claims and marine insurance recoveries.

  • Vessel arrest and release applications
  • Charterparty disputes
  • Bill of lading and cargo claims
  • Marine insurance recovery
  • Ship sale, mortgage and finance
  • Crew and seafarer claims

One Firm. Every Forum.

Adv. Sandeep Shukla · Adv. Rajan Pandey · Bombay High Court · ITAT Mumbai · MahaRERA · DRT · Courts across Mumbai, Thane & Mira Road