Adv. Helee K. Thaker is an advocate based in Vadsar, Vadodara. She takes criminal, civil, property, family, consumer and documentation matters before the courts in Vadodara, which sit mainly in the District Court complex at Diwalipura, Old Padra Road. Consultations are held at the Vadsar office by prior appointment.
Courts and forums
- District and Sessions Court, Vadodara · New court building, Diwalipura, Old Padra Road
Sessions trials, bail and anticipatory bail applications, civil appeals, and civil suits before the Senior and Junior Civil Judges. The Courts of Small Causes and the Judicial Magistrates also sit in this complex.
- Judicial Magistrate First Class courts, Vadodara · District Court complex, Diwalipura
Cheque dishonour complaints under section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, trials of magistrate-triable offences, maintenance applications and applications under the Domestic Violence Act.
- Family Court, Vadodara · District Court complex, Diwalipura
Divorce, judicial separation, restitution of conjugal rights, maintenance, child custody and guardianship.
- Taluka courts in Vadodara district · Savli, Dabhoi, Karjan, Padra, Vaghodia, Sinor and Desar
Civil and criminal matters arising within those talukas.
- District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Vadodara · Vadodara
Consumer complaints up to the pecuniary limit of the District Commission, including insurance, banking, builder and e-commerce disputes.
Practising from Vadsar
The office is at SF/202, Park Paradise, Behind Billabong School, Vadsar, Vadodara 390010. Most Vadodara matters begin with a meeting at the office, where the documents are read and the next steps are explained before anything is filed.
Which Vadodara court will hear your matter
The court depends on the type of case and where the cause of action arose:
- Criminal cases start before the Judicial Magistrate in whose area the police station or offence falls. Serious offences are committed to the Sessions Court.
- Bail: regular bail is first sought before the Magistrate or the Sessions Court; anticipatory bail before the Sessions Court, and if refused, before the Gujarat High Court.
- Civil suits are filed before the Civil Judge (Junior or Senior Division) according to the value of the claim, and appeals lie to the District Court.
- Matrimonial cases within Vadodara city are heard by the Family Court.
- Consumer complaints go to the District Commission when the value of goods or services paid falls within its limit.
Following a case on eCourts
Every case in the Vadodara courts has a CNR number. With it, the hearing dates and orders can be followed on the eCourts services website and app. Clients are given the CNR number of their case so they can follow it themselves.
Matters handled
- Criminal Law Advice and defence in criminal proceedings before trial courts and the High Court.
- Bail Applications Regular, interim and anticipatory bail before Sessions Courts and the High Court.
- Cheque Bounce (Section 138 NI Act) Notices, complaints and defence in cheque dishonour cases.
- Property Disputes Title, possession, boundary, builder and land-record disputes.
- Divorce Proceedings Mutual consent and contested divorce, with connected custody and alimony issues.
- Consumer Disputes Complaints about defective goods, deficient services and unfair trade practices.
- Civil Litigation Suits for declaration, injunction, specific performance, damages and recovery.
- Wills and Gift Deeds Planning how property passes, and documenting gifts correctly.
Common questions
Where is the Vadodara District Court?
Since March 2018 the District and Sessions Court, Vadodara works from the new court building at Diwalipura, Old Padra Road. The historic Nyay Mandir building near Sursagar no longer houses the courts.
Do I need to visit the office in person?
A first meeting at the Vadsar office is the usual way to begin, because the documents need to be read. Please call before visiting so that a time can be arranged.
Can a cheque bounce case be filed in Vadodara if the cheque was issued elsewhere?
Generally yes, if your bank branch where the cheque was presented for collection is in Vadodara. Under section 142(2) of the Negotiable Instruments Act, the complaint is filed where the payee's bank branch is located.
Which court hears divorce cases in Vadodara?
Within the city, divorce and other matrimonial cases are heard by the Family Court, Vadodara. A petition under the Hindu Marriage Act can be filed where the marriage took place, where the respondent lives, where the couple last lived together, or, for a wife, where she lives.