Adv. Helee K. Thaker takes matters before the High Court of Gujarat, which sits at Sola, Ahmedabad. These include bail and anticipatory bail applications, petitions to quash FIRs, writ petitions under Article 226 of the Constitution, and criminal, civil and family appeals from courts across Gujarat.
Courts and forums
- High Court of Gujarat · Sarkhej–Gandhinagar Highway, Sola, Ahmedabad 380060
The High Court for the whole of Gujarat. It hears bail matters, quashing petitions, writ petitions, criminal and civil appeals and revisions, and appeals from Family Courts.
Matters commonly taken to the High Court
- Anticipatory bail and regular bail: under sections 482 and 483 of the BNSS, the High Court and the Sessions Court both have power to grant bail. In practice the Sessions Court is usually approached first.
- Quashing of FIRs and criminal proceedings under section 528 of the BNSS (formerly section 482 CrPC), for example where the allegations do not disclose an offence or the parties have settled a dispute that is essentially private.
- Writ petitions under Article 226 against the State, its authorities and public bodies, and petitions under Article 227 over subordinate courts.
- Appeals and revisions in criminal and civil matters, and appeals against Family Court decisions under section 19 of the Family Courts Act, 1984.
From the trial court to the High Court
Many High Court matters begin in a district court in Vadodara, Bharuch, Ahmedabad or elsewhere in Gujarat. When the same advocate has handled the trial court stage, the record and the history of the case are already known, which helps in preparing the High Court petition or appeal.
Time limits
Appeals and revisions are subject to limitation periods that start from the date of the order under challenge. Certified copies of the order and the record should be applied for promptly.
Matters handled
- Bail Applications Regular, interim and anticipatory bail before Sessions Courts and the High Court.
- FIR and FIR Quashing Registering an FIR, responding to one, and High Court petitions to quash proceedings.
- Criminal Law Advice and defence in criminal proceedings before trial courts and the High Court.
- Civil Litigation Suits for declaration, injunction, specific performance, damages and recovery.
- Matrimonial and Family Law Marriage, separation, custody and other family matters before the Family Court.
- NDPS and Narcotics Matters Defence and bail in cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.
Common questions
Where does the Gujarat High Court sit?
The High Court of Gujarat sits at Sola, on the Sarkhej–Gandhinagar Highway in Ahmedabad (PIN 380060). It moved there from Navrangpura in January 1999.
Can I go directly to the High Court for anticipatory bail?
The BNSS gives both the Sessions Court and the High Court power to grant anticipatory bail, but the High Court usually expects the Sessions Court to be approached first unless there are special circumstances.
What is a quashing petition?
It is a petition asking the High Court to use its inherent power under section 528 of the BNSS to quash an FIR or criminal proceedings, for example where no offence is made out on the face of the complaint or where the dispute has been genuinely settled.