How do I book a consultation with Neeraj Associates?
Call or WhatsApp us on +91 96701 66667, call our office on +91-522-4016217, email contact@neerajassociates-legal.com, or fill in the form on our Contact page. You can meet us at our office in Vishal Khand, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, or consult us by phone or video call.
Which courts do your lawyers appear in?
Our lawyers appear before the District and Sessions Courts in Lucknow, the Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench), Consumer Commissions, tribunals such as DRT, CAT and UP RERA, and the Supreme Court of India. Through our network of associates we also handle matters in other cities across India.
Do you handle cases outside Lucknow?
Yes. Alongside our in-office team in Lucknow, we work with a network of associate advocates in cities across India, which lets us handle matters for clients across the country and for overseas clients dealing with Indian law.
What documents should I bring to my first meeting?
Bring whatever you have that relates to the matter: notices, FIR copies, court orders, agreements, property papers, cheques and bank memos, emails and messages, and a short written timeline of events. Copies are enough for the first meeting.
Is what I tell you kept confidential?
Yes. Communications between you and your advocate are protected by professional privilege under Indian law, and we treat all client information as strictly confidential.
Can I consult you online if I live abroad?
Yes. We regularly advise NRIs and foreign clients through video calls and email on property, family, corporate and litigation matters in India, and can act through a power of attorney where needed.
What is anticipatory bail and which section covers it now?
Anticipatory bail is a direction that a person will be released on bail if arrested. Since 1 July 2024 it is governed by Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), which replaced Section 438 of the CrPC.
Where do I apply for anticipatory bail in Lucknow?
An application can be made to the Sessions Court or to the Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench). The Sessions Court is usually approached first.
How long does a mutual consent divorce take in India?
Ordinarily at least six months from the first motion, since the second motion is moved after six months. The court can waive this period in suitable cases, and the second motion must be moved within 18 months of the first.
Do we need to live in separate houses for one year?
Not necessarily. The requirement is that the spouses have not been living together as husband and wife for at least one year before filing.
What is the time limit to send a legal notice for a bounced cheque?
The demand notice must be sent within 30 days of receiving information from the bank that the cheque was returned unpaid.
What is the punishment for cheque bounce under Section 138?
Imprisonment of up to two years, a fine of up to twice the cheque amount, or both. The court can also order interim compensation of up to 20% of the cheque amount.
Can I get a refund from a builder through UP RERA?
Yes. If the promoter fails to give possession as agreed, you may withdraw from the project and claim a refund with interest under Section 18 of the RERA Act, or stay and claim interest for the delay.
What is the time limit for filing a consumer complaint?
Ordinarily two years from the date the cause of action arose, under Section 69 of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. Delay can be condoned for sufficient cause.
How far back should I check the title of a property?
It is common practice to examine the chain of title documents for about 30 years, along with revenue records, encumbrances and approvals.