Civil suits and appeals
Suits for declaration, specific performance, injunction and damages; regular and miscellaneous first appeals; execution proceedings.
High Court · City Civil Court
Litigation chambers · Bengaluru
Considered representation before the courts at Bengaluru.
The Legal Lab is a litigation practice at Malleshwaram, appearing in civil, property, matrimonial and criminal matters before the High Court of Karnataka and the trial courts at Bengaluru.
ChambersSampige Road, Malleshwaram
Sitting hoursMon–Sat, from 9:30 AM
Client rating4.8 — 18 Google reviews
LanguagesEnglish, Kannada, Hindi
Practice areas
Matters the chambers accept
The practice is deliberately narrow. Where a matter falls outside these areas, you will be told so at the first conversation and, where possible, referred appropriately.
Property and title disputes
Partition and inheritance, title verification, khata and revenue record disputes, landlord and tenant matters, builder–buyer claims.
City Civil Court · High CourtMatrimonial and family
Divorce and judicial separation, maintenance, custody and guardianship, domestic violence proceedings, mutual consent settlements.
Family Court, BengaluruCriminal defence
Anticipatory and regular bail, quashing petitions, private complaints, trial representation and appeals from conviction.
Magistrate · Sessions · High CourtCheque dishonour
Complaints and defence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, including statutory notices and summary trial conduct.
Metropolitan MagistrateWrits and service matters
Writ petitions against arbitrary State action, service disputes, and challenges to administrative orders.
High Court of KarnatakaConsumer and recovery
Deficiency of service and unfair trade practice complaints, commercial recovery suits, and summary suits on written contracts.
Consumer & commercial foraAdvisory and drafting
Legal notices, agreements and deeds, title opinions, and written opinions on the merits of a contemplated proceeding.
At the chambers
Approach
How the chambers work
Litigation is slow, expensive and uncertain. The commitments below are the ones a client is entitled to expect regardless of outcome.
An honest view at the outset
Every matter begins with a candid assessment of merits, likely duration and cost. Where the prospects are poor or settlement is the better course, that advice is given before any engagement is accepted.
Preparation before argument
Pleadings are drafted with care and documents are read in full. A case is generally decided by the strength of what is placed on record, not by what is said at the bar.
Communication without prompting
Next dates are conveyed in advance and orders are shared on the day they are passed. Clients should not have to ask what happened in their own matter.
Fees agreed in writing
The basis of fees, and what they include, is recorded before work begins. Court fees, process fees and other disbursements are billed at actuals against receipts.
Engagement
How a matter proceeds
01 — Consultation
Papers are read
Thirty to forty-five minutes at the chambers or by telephone. Bring every document connected to the matter, including those you consider unhelpful.
02 — Opinion
Merits and cost
A considered view on what the matter is worth, the forum in which it lies, the likely timeline, and the fees involved. Written where the matter warrants it.
03 — Institution
Drafting and filing
Pleadings settled, vakalatnama executed, and the matter filed and numbered. Copies of everything placed on record are provided to the client.
04 — Conduct
Appearance to disposal
Hearings attended, evidence led, and orders communicated. The client is informed of every posting and of any step that requires a decision.
Client feedback
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Common questions
Before you get in touch
What should I bring to the first consultation?
Every document connected to the matter: agreements, notices, receipts, correspondence, police or court papers, and identity proof. If a case has already been filed, bring the case number and the last order. Incomplete papers usually mean a second appointment.
How are fees structured?
Fees depend on the forum, the nature of the matter and the stage at which the chambers are engaged. The basis is explained at the consultation and confirmed in writing before work begins. Court fees, process fees and similar disbursements are separate and billed at actuals.
Is the first consultation chargeable?
Please confirm the current position when fixing your appointment. Whatever it is will be told to you before you attend, not after.
Do the chambers accept matters outside Bengaluru?
The practice is centred on the courts at Bengaluru and the High Court of Karnataka. Matters elsewhere in the State are considered on their facts; matters outside Karnataka are ordinarily referred to appropriate counsel.
How long will my matter take?
No advocate can promise a timeline, because posting and disposal rest with the court. What can be given is a realistic range based on the forum and the stage, and an honest account of the steps that are within the chambers’ control.
Is what I share confidential before I engage the chambers?
Information shared at a consultation is treated as confidential as a matter of professional practice. Formal privilege attaches once the chambers accept the engagement. Please do not send sensitive documents through the enquiry form before speaking to the chambers.
The chambers
Malleshwaram, Bengaluru
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Address
No. 13/2, 2nd Floor, 1st Cross, 2nd Main,
Sampige Road, Malleshwaram, Bengaluru – 560003 -
Points of contact
Sachin BavikoneAdvocate +91 81974 80354Ananth Prasad Nadig NMChambers — enquiries +91 89518 09415
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Sitting hours
Monday to Friday — 9:30 AM to 8:30 PM
Saturday — 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM · Sunday closed - Email sachinbavikone1994@gmail.com
- Directions Open in Google Maps — nearest Metro, Mantri Square Sampige Road
Request a consultation
Set out the facts and the relevant dates. Enquiries are delivered to the chambers’ email. A reply follows within one working day; for urgent matters, including bail, please telephone rather than write.