Practice Areas

Twelve core areas of Indian practice — from constitutional law and civil litigation to taxation, consumer protection and arbitration — backed by 25 years of business experience, an LL.M in Environmental Law and deep expertise in the new criminal laws. Services across Vadodara, Anand and Gujarat.

GST Registration, Compliance & Representation

From your very first GST registration to audits and departmental hearings, I provide complete Goods and Services Tax support to traders, manufacturers, professionals and startups across Gujarat.

  • New GST registration and amendments, including multi-state registrations
  • GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C filing and reconciliation
  • Drafting replies to GST notices (ASMT, DRC and scrutiny notices)
  • GST refund applications and GST audit representation

Income Tax Filing, Notices & Appeals

Tax notices can be intimidating. I help individuals, firms and companies respond correctly and on time — and represent them before the Income Tax Department in Vadodara and across Gujarat.

  • Income tax return filing for individuals, businesses and trusts
  • Replies to notices under Sections 143(1), 143(2), 142(1), 148 & 245
  • Appeals before the CIT(Appeals) and the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal
  • Tax planning, TDS compliance and business restructuring advice

Constitutional Law & Writ Petitions

Writ petitions under Articles 32 and 226, fundamental rights enforcement, and legislative validity challenges.

  • Writ petitions under Articles 32 and 226 before the Supreme Court and High Court
  • Enforcement of fundamental rights against State action
  • Challenges to the validity of legislation and delegated legislation
  • Public interest and service-related matters before constitutional courts

New Criminal Laws — BNS, BNSS & BSA

India's new criminal law trilogy — the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam — replaced the IPC, CrPC and Evidence Act from July 2024. Advocate Rashesh Patel is deeply versed in these laws and advises on every stage of a criminal matter under them.

  • Anticipatory and regular bail applications under the BNSS
  • Trial defence, including FIR quashing and revision petitions
  • Cheque bounce cases under the Negotiable Instruments Act (Section 138)
  • Procedural compliance and timely filings for accused and complainants

Environmental Law & NGT

With an LL.M specialising in Environmental Law & Order from Sardar Patel University, I assist industries, developers and citizens with environmental compliance, regulatory clearances and disputes before the National Green Tribunal.

  • NGT filings, appeals and compliance hearings
  • Environmental clearance and consent-to-operate matters
  • Pollution, waste and industrial regulation disputes
  • Regulatory litigation and environmental due diligence

Corporate, White-Collar & Financial Matters

25 years of managing accounts, audit reports and balance sheets inform a practical approach to commercial disputes and white-collar defence. I read the financial record — so you do not have to explain it twice.

  • Commercial disputes, recovery suits and contractual claims
  • White-collar defence with forensic reading of bank and audit records
  • Partnership, shareholder and director matters
  • Business advisory and regulatory compliance support

Co-operative Law & Society Disputes

Disputes in housing societies, co-operative bank loan recoveries, elections, and appeals before Co-operative Courts.

  • Housing society disputes and management matters
  • Co-operative bank loan recovery and enforcement proceedings
  • Election disputes and appeals before Co-operative Courts
  • Registration and by-law compliance for co-operative societies

Labour & Employment Law

Industrial tribunal disputes, wrongful terminations, gratuity claims, and trade union collective bargaining.

  • Disputes before industrial and labour courts and tribunals
  • Wrongful termination and retrenchment claims
  • Gratuity, provident fund and bonus claims
  • Employer compliance and collective bargaining support

Trusts & Charity Law

Registration of public and private trusts, management disputes, charity commissioner approvals, and asset alienation.

  • Registration of public, private and charitable trusts
  • Trustee and management disputes, including removal applications
  • Charity Commissioner approvals and compliance
  • Asset alienation and trust property matters

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Domestic and international arbitrations, commercial mediations, and conciliation proceedings.

  • Domestic and international commercial arbitration
  • Mediation and conciliation in commercial and family matters
  • Drafting arbitration clauses and submission agreements
  • Enforcement and challenge of arbitral awards

Civil Litigation

From recoveries and suits for specific performance to injunctions and declaratory suits, I represent clients before the Vadodara and Anand District Courts and higher fora.

  • Civil suits, injunctions, recovery and specific performance matters
  • Declaratory suits and consumer disputes
  • Appeals and revisions in civil proceedings
  • Alternative dispute resolution and settlement strategies

Property, Tenancy & Real Estate Law

Whether you are buying a home, resolving a boundary dispute or facing a rent claim, I protect your property rights at every stage — from document verification to court litigation.

  • Title verification and due diligence for property purchases and sales
  • Partition suits, boundary and possession disputes
  • Tenancy and rent matters, including eviction proceedings
  • Drafting and registration of sale deeds, agreements and gift deeds

Consumer Protection Law

Defective goods, deficiency of services, and medical negligence claims across District, State, and National Commissions.

  • Complaints for defective goods and deficiency of services
  • Medical negligence and professional liability claims
  • Proceedings before District, State and National Commissions
  • Unfair trade practice and e-commerce consumer disputes

Family & Matrimonial Law

Family matters are deeply personal. I handle them with discretion and empathy, always exploring settlement first and litigating firmly when necessary.

  • Divorce by mutual consent and contested divorce proceedings
  • Child custody and guardianship matters
  • Maintenance and alimony, including interim maintenance
  • Protection under the Domestic Violence Act and settlement negotiations

Electricity Consumer Grievances (GERC)

As an appointed member of the GERC Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum and Ombudsman mechanism (2025–present), I understand utility disputes from the adjudicator's side — helping consumers and licensees navigate billing, service and compliance disputes under Gujarat's electricity regulations.

  • Billing disputes, meter errors and tariff-related grievances
  • Complaints before the CGRF and Ombudsman
  • Consumer representation and regulatory compliance advice
  • Guidance on licensee obligations and consumer rights

Legal Notices, Agreements & Documentation

A well-drafted notice or agreement prevents disputes before they begin. I draft, review and respond to the documents that protect your business and family.

  • Legal notices for recovery, eviction, defamation and breach of contract
  • Business contracts, partnership deeds and MOUs
  • Affidavits, undertakings, indemnity bonds and notarised documents
  • Reviews of agreements before you sign anything

Good To Know

Questions about tax & legal services

When is the deadline to file income tax returns in India?
For most individuals and businesses in Gujarat, the due date for filing income tax returns is usually 31 July for individuals (extended by the government in some years) and 31 October for businesses requiring audit. I always confirm the current year's deadlines with the client at the time of engagement.
What should I do if I receive a GST notice at my Vadodara business?
Do not ignore it. Most GST notices have strict timelines for response, and silence can lead to assessments, penalties or recovery proceedings. Contact me immediately so we can review the notice and prepare a proper reply — often within days, not weeks.
Can I claim GST input tax credit on all business purchases?
Input tax credit is available only on goods and services used for business purposes, backed by valid tax invoices, and with the supplier's returns filed. Personal expenses and certain blocked credits under the GST Act are not claimable. I help businesses structure their claims correctly to avoid disputes.
Do you appear in courts in Anand as well as Vadodara?
Yes. I regularly appear before the District Courts in both Vadodara and Anand, and coordinate matters before tribunals and tax authorities across Gujarat as required.
Do the new criminal laws BNS, BNSS and BSA apply to old cases?
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam govern procedures and offences after 1 July 2024. Trials initiated before that date generally continue under the old Code, while new FIRs and proceedings follow the new laws. I can advise on which regime applies to your matter.
Can you help an industrial unit facing an NGT or pollution notice?
Yes. With an LL.M in Environmental Law focused on NGT procedures and environmental compliance, I assist industrial units with environmental clearance matters, consent-to-operate, and responses to pollution control and NGT notices — drawing on 25 years of running a chemical manufacturing business.

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