Advocate Jagruti Bhavsar · Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Objective Counsel.
Resolute Representation.

28 years at the bar. From the Gujarat High Court to the Supreme Court of India — a BCI-compliant practice devoted to Family Law, Section 138 cheque-return matters, Consumer Disputes and HUF Property.

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28+
Years of Practice
1995
In Law Since
SC
Supreme Court of India
138
NI Act Focus
Core Practice Framework

Seven matters.
One standard of care.

A deliberately focused chamber. We appear where we are strongest — and say so plainly.

Divorce

Mutual Consent & Contested
  • Mutual consent divorce — Section 13B
  • Contested divorce petitions & defence
  • Judicial separation
  • Maintenance under personal laws

Child Custody

Welfare of the Child First
  • Interim & permanent custody
  • Visitation arrangements
  • Guardianship petitions
  • Modification of existing orders

Conjugal Rights

Restitution & Reconciliation
  • Restitution of conjugal rights
  • Pre-litigation reconciliation
  • Marriage counselling referrals

HUF Property & Probate

Partition · Succession · Wills
  • HUF partition suits
  • Ancestral property disputes
  • Probate & letters of administration
  • Succession documentation

Section 138

NI Act · Cheque Return
  • Statutory notice & compliance
  • Complaints before Magistrate courts
  • Recovery of enforceable debts
  • Compound settlement of matters

Consumer Disputes

Redressal Commissions
  • Service deficiency claims
  • Unfair trade practices
  • District, State & National Commissions
The Jagrut Method

Negotiation first.
Always court-ready.

Most disputes need resolution, not litigation. The chamber's record across 28 years reflects that conviction — and full preparedness when settlement fails.

01

Comprehensive Analysis

A thorough examination of your legal position — strengths, weaknesses, and the strategic opportunities others overlook.

02

Strategic Planning

A resolution strategy aligned with your objectives, risk tolerance and — where relevant — your business interests.

03

Negotiation First

Pre-litigation settlement pursued wherever possible. Faster, cost-effective, and it preserves relationships.

04

Court Ready

From the Family Courts of Ahmedabad to the Supreme Court of India — fully prepared if negotiations do not succeed.

Advocate Jagruti Bhavsar
Founder · Jagrut Law Firm
The Advocate

In practice since 1995.
At the bar since 1999.

01Professional Standing
  • Enrolled with the Bar Council of Gujarat; particulars displayed in compliance with BCI Rule 36.
  • Legal experience dating to 1995; enrolled practice since 1999 — over 28 years before the courts.
  • Appears from the District and Family Courts of Ahmedabad to the High Court of Gujarat and, as occasion requires, the Supreme Court of India.
02Record of the Chamber
  • Broad experience across civil, criminal and commercial litigation.
  • A consistent record of resolving disputes through mediation and pre-litigation settlement — the chamber's preferred first course.
  • Notable recoveries in financial disputes, including complex cheque-return and debt-recovery matters.
03Beyond the Courtroom
  • Marriage counselling — compassionate guidance for couples facing marital difficulty.
  • Legal awareness seminars on new criminal laws and legal reforms, for business and community audiences.
  • Legal blogging on matters of public legal interest.
04Standards of Conduct
  • Strict adherence to the Advocates Act, 1961 and BCI rules on professional conduct and advertising.
  • Every engagement begins with a written engagement letter and a clear, agreed fee structure.
Networks & Affiliations

Connected across
Gujarat's institutions.

Chambers of Commerce

Active membership in leading business chambers promoting trade and commerce in Gujarat.

CREDAI

Connected with real-estate developers across Gujarat — informing the chamber's property practice.

Legal Fraternity

Extensive professional connections with advocates across Gujarat for co-counsel and referral work.

Social Trusts

Association with community organisations and social trusts in Ahmedabad.

Procedural Guidance

Questions clients
frequently raise.

General procedural information only — not legal advice. The facts of each matter differ.

Q.What is the mutual consent divorce timeline?
Under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1956, the statutory framework contemplates two motions before the Family Court with an interregnum of six months (waivable in appropriate cases as per Supreme Court guidance), followed by the decree upon the court's satisfaction.
Q.What constitutes a legally enforceable debt under Section 138?
The cheque must be issued for discharge, in whole or in part, of a legally enforceable debt or other liability. The statutory sequence — presentation, return unpaid, written notice within thirty days, and complaint within the limitation period — must each be strictly complied with.
Q.How are child custody matters evaluated?
Courts assess the welfare of the child as the paramount consideration — encompassing stability, education, emotional attachment and the capacity of each parent — rather than any presumption in favour of either parent.
Q.What is HUF property, and how is it partitioned?
Property belonging to a Hindu Undivided Family is held collectively. Partition may occur by mutual arrangement, through a partition deed, or by a suit for partition — with shares determined per the personal law governing the family.
Q.Why is probate necessary?
Probate is the court's certification of a will's validity. In Gujarat, it establishes the executor's authority to administer the estate and is often required for immovable-property mutation and transfer.
Consultation

When the matter is serious,
choose counsel who is measured.

Bring your documents. Leave with a clear, honest assessment of your position — and a defined path forward. Consultations by appointment.

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Phone
+91 96388 59006
Hours
Mon – Sat · By Appointment