Our Expertise
Fourteen Dimensions of
Legal Excellence.
For twenty-five years, Abhilash Sontake & Associates has cultivated deep, specialized expertise across fourteen distinct verticals of Indian jurisprudence. Each practice area is pursued with singular dedication and specific courtroom authority.
Practice Overview
Counsel Across Every Dimension of Law
Select a practice area to explore in depth, or scroll to browse all fourteen verticals of our specialized litigation practice.
Civil Litigation
Strategic dispute resolution with procedural mastery.
Criminal Defence
Formidable defence. Unwavering constitutional protection.
Family & Matrimonial
Sensitive advocacy. Decisive courtroom representation.
Real Estate Law
Protecting property rights across every jurisdiction.
Corporate & Commercial
Decisive counsel for complex commercial disputes.
Writ & Constitutional
Defending fundamental rights against arbitrary power.
Arbitration & ADR
Resolving high-stakes disputes beyond the courtroom.
Intellectual Property
Safeguarding innovation and brand identity.
Employment & Labour
Navigating the employer-employee legal landscape.
Cyber Crime & IT Act
Digital-age defence in an evolving legal frontier.
Consumer Protection
Empowering consumers. Holding corporations accountable.
Tax Litigation
Strategic litigation against aggressive revenue action.
Banking & Finance
Navigating financial regulation and recovery.
Environmental & Regulatory
Compliance, clearances, and green tribunal practice.
Civil Litigation
Strategic dispute resolution with procedural mastery.
Our civil litigation practice stands at the core of the firm's legacy. For over 25 years, we have strategically navigated complex civil disputes, successfully asserting rights and securing remedies across Original and Appellate jurisdictions in the High Courts of Bombay, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Delhi.
Injunctions & Specific Performance
Temporary, mandatory, and perpetual injunctions in complex property and contract disputes.
Property & Partition Disputes
Multi-generational property suits, co-ownership disputes, and partition actions.
Breach of Contract & Recovery
Commercial contract enforcement, damages claims, and money recovery suits.
Defamation & Tort Claims
Civil defamation, negligence, and tortious liability actions.
Declaratory & Title Suits
Declaration of rights, status, and title over immovable properties.
Criminal Defence
Formidable defence. Unwavering constitutional protection.
Criminal defence requires rigorous procedural command and immediate tactical execution. The firm provides formidable defense against severe statutory offenses, ensuring constitutional protections are vigorously enforced at every stage — from investigation through trial to appellate review before High Courts and the Supreme Court.
White-Collar & Economic Offences
Defence in fraud, cheating, embezzlement, and financial irregularity cases.
Anticipatory & Regular Bail
Securing pre-arrest and post-arrest bail in High Courts and Sessions Courts.
Quashing of FIRs (Sec 528 BNSS)
Inherent powers petitions to quash criminal proceedings and FIRs.
Special Acts (POCSO, NDPS, PMLA)
Defence under stringent special criminal statutes with reverse burden provisions.
Criminal Appeals & Revisions
Appellate challenges to convictions and revisional jurisdiction matters.
Family & Matrimonial
Sensitive advocacy. Decisive courtroom representation.
We handle highly sensitive familial disputes with utmost discretion, blending aggressive courtroom representation with practical, empathetic negotiation protocols. Whether preservation of assets, child custody, or dignified dissolution — every matter receives the gravity and care it demands.
Contested & Mutual Divorce
Proceedings under Hindu Marriage Act, Special Marriage Act, and personal laws.
Child Custody & Guardianship
Custody disputes, visitation rights, and guardianship applications.
Maintenance & Alimony
Interim and permanent maintenance applications under CrPC/BNSS and family laws.
Domestic Violence Proceedings
Protection orders and relief under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act.
Succession & Inheritance
Contested probate, letters of administration, and succession certificate matters.
Real Estate Law
Protecting property rights across every jurisdiction.
Advising stakeholders across the real-estate spectrum — from resolving intricate, multi-generational title clouds to litigating large-scale builder-buyer disputes and statutory compliances. Our practice covers RERA disputes, land acquisition matters, and registration challenges across multiple state jurisdictions.
RERA Disputes & Appeals
Representation before Real Estate Regulatory Authorities and Appellate Tribunals.
Land Title & Encroachment
Title verification disputes, adverse possession, and encroachment removal suits.
Builder-Buyer Conflicts
Delayed possession, deficiency in service, and project abandonment disputes.
Registration & Stamp Act
Challenges to registration refusals and stamp duty assessments.
Land Acquisition Compensation
Enhanced compensation claims under the RFCTLARR Act 2013.
Corporate & Commercial
Decisive counsel for complex commercial disputes.
Protecting commercial interests and corporate structures in a highly regulated landscape. We act decisively for enterprises in critical shareholder conflicts, contract enforcement, and complex insolvency proceedings before the NCLT, NCLAT, Commercial Courts, and High Courts.
Insolvency & Bankruptcy (IBC)
CIRP proceedings, liquidation, and NCLT/NCLAT representations.
Shareholder & Director Disputes
Oppression and mismanagement, board deadlocks, and minority protection.
Commercial Contract Litigation
High-value commercial disputes before designated Commercial Courts.
Contractual Fraud & Misrepresentation
Corporate fraud, inducement, and misrepresentation claims.
Regulatory Compliance Litigation
SEBI, RBI, and competition law regulatory proceedings.
Writ & Constitutional
Defending fundamental rights against arbitrary power.
Defending fundamental rights against administrative excess and arbitrary state action. A highly specialized pillar of our practice focused strictly on enforcing constitutional remedies before the High Courts and the Supreme Court of India — the ultimate guardians of the Constitution.
Article 226 & 32 Petitions
Writ petitions for enforcement of fundamental and legal rights.
Habeas Corpus & Mandamus
Challenging illegal detention and compelling performance of public duties.
Regulatory & Statutory Challenges
Challenging vires of legislative and executive actions.
Service & Administrative Law
Government employment disputes, pension matters, and departmental inquiries.
Public Interest Litigation (PIL)
Strategic PIL for issues of public importance and constitutional governance.
Arbitration & ADR
Resolving high-stakes disputes beyond the courtroom.
Resolving high-stakes commercial impasses without the protracted timelines of traditional litigation. We represent clients in complex domestic and international arbitrations, mediations, and conciliations — ensuring efficient resolution while preserving commercial relationships.
Domestic Commercial Arbitration
Ad-hoc and institutional arbitrations under the A&C Act.
Section 9 & 11 Petitions
Interim measures and appointment of arbitrators through courts.
Award Execution & Objections
Section 34 challenges and Section 36 enforcement of arbitral awards.
Commercial Mediation
Pre-litigation and court-referred mediation in commercial disputes.
International Arbitration
Cross-border disputes under UNCITRAL and ICC frameworks.
Intellectual Property
Safeguarding innovation and brand identity.
Safeguarding corporate innovations and brand identities in an aggressive market environment. Our team litigates trademark infringements, copyright violations, patent disputes, and trade secret misappropriation with the urgency and precision that IP enforcement demands.
Trademark & Copyright Litigation
Infringement suits, passing off actions, and domain name disputes.
Patent Infringement Suits
Patent validity challenges and infringement proceedings.
Trade Secrets & Confidentiality
NDA breaches, employee poaching, and confidential information theft.
Design & Geographic Indications
Industrial design protection and GI enforcement.
IP Licensing Disputes
Royalty disputes, licensing agreement enforcement, and technology transfers.
Employment & Labour
Navigating the employer-employee legal landscape.
Strategic advisory and structural representation in corporate employment disputes. We represent management and key executives in complex industrial unrest, compliance failures, wrongful termination litigations, and labour tribunal proceedings.
Executive Terminations & Severance
Wrongful dismissal claims and severance negotiation for C-suite executives.
PF & Gratuity Compliance
EPF disputes, gratuity claim enforcement, and compliance proceedings.
Industrial Disputes Litigation
Labour court and industrial tribunal representations for management.
Non-Compete & Restrictive Covenants
Enforceability of restrictive covenants and garden leave provisions.
Workplace Harassment (POSH)
Compliance advisory and defence in sexual harassment proceedings.
Cyber Crime & IT Act
Digital-age defence in an evolving legal frontier.
Pioneering defence and prosecution under the rapidly evolving digital jurisprudence. We handle intricate cases of financial cyber fraud, data theft, corporate espionage, and regulatory breaches — a critical practice in the era of pervasive digital infrastructure.
Financial Cyber Frauds
Online banking fraud, UPI scams, phishing, and cryptocurrency fraud.
Corporate Data Theft & Espionage
Data breach litigation, insider data theft, and corporate espionage defence.
IT Act Compliance & Violations
Section 43, 65, 66 violations and intermediary liability disputes.
Social Media Defamation
Online defamation, trolling, and cyber bullying proceedings.
Data Privacy & DPDP Act
Compliance and disputes under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act.
Consumer Protection
Empowering consumers. Holding corporations accountable.
Representing consumers and businesses in disputes involving deficiency of service, unfair trade practices, and product liability. Our practice covers proceedings from District Forums to the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission.
Deficiency of Service Claims
Banking, insurance, telecom, and healthcare service deficiency complaints.
Product Liability Suits
Manufacturing defects, design flaws, and misleading advertising.
NCDRC & State Commission Appeals
Appellate practice before State and National Consumer Commissions.
E-Commerce Disputes
Refund disputes, fake product complaints, and marketplace liability.
Unfair Trade Practices
Misleading advertisements, bait-and-switch, and deceptive pricing.
Tax Litigation
Strategic litigation against aggressive revenue action.
Representing assessees in complex direct and indirect tax disputes before Income Tax Appellate Tribunals, GST Appellate Authorities, High Courts, and the Supreme Court. We challenge wrongful assessments, penalty orders, and prosecutions with deep technical and procedural expertise.
Income Tax Appeals
CIT(A) and ITAT appeals against assessment and reassessment orders.
GST Disputes & Refunds
Input tax credit disputes, refund claims, and anti-profiteering proceedings.
Tax Penalty & Prosecution
Defence against penalty proceedings and criminal prosecution under tax laws.
Transfer Pricing Litigation
Disputes before DRP, ITAT, and High Courts on transfer pricing adjustments.
Search & Seizure Defence
Post-search assessments, undisclosed income additions, and Benami proceedings.
Banking & Finance
Navigating financial regulation and recovery.
Advising banks, NBFCs, and borrowers in complex financial litigation. Our practice covers debt recovery proceedings, SARFAESI actions, insolvency applications by financial creditors, and challenges to RBI regulatory actions before Debt Recovery Tribunals and High Courts.
SARFAESI Act Proceedings
Challenging and enforcing Section 13(2) notices, symbolic possession, and auctions.
Debt Recovery (DRT/DRAT)
Original applications and appeals before Debt Recovery Tribunals.
NBFC & Fintech Regulatory
RBI compliance, licensing disputes, and fintech regulatory challenges.
Loan Restructuring Disputes
OTS disputes, NPA classification challenges, and CDR proceedings.
Guarantee & Security Enforcement
Personal guarantee invocations and mortgage enforcement disputes.
Environmental & Regulatory
Compliance, clearances, and green tribunal practice.
Representing industries, developers, and public bodies in environmental clearance disputes, NGT proceedings, and regulatory compliance matters. We bridge the intersection of development and environmental protection with practical, results-oriented advocacy.
NGT Proceedings
Original applications and appeals before the National Green Tribunal.
Environmental Clearance Disputes
EC/CRZ challenges and compliance proceedings.
Pollution Control Board Actions
Challenging closure directions and consent order revocations.
Mining & Forest Clearances
Forest diversion approvals, mining lease disputes, and MMDR Act matters.
Industrial Compliance & ESG
Hazardous waste management, water/air act compliance, and ESG advisory.
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