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Every case study on this page is based on a real legal matter of SPJ Advocates & Co.

Client names, personal details, and certain facts have been hidden and changed to protect confidentiality and legal privilege.

We publish them because we believe the best legal advice comes from experience, not just expertise.

Every case taught us something, and now we're sharing those lessons with you.

Read how SPJ Advocates handles real-world legal challenges — and take away practical insights you can actually use.

When a Divorce Filing Turned Into a False Domestic Violence Case Against a 33-Year-Old Young Man and His Elderly Parents.
Family Law Deptt. / SPJ Advocates & Co. / September 03, 2026

When a Divorce Filing Turned Into a False Domestic Violence Case Against a 33-Year-Old Young Man and His Elderly Parents.

Our client, a 33-year-old HR manager, filed for divorce. His marriage had been full of conflicts for many years. Right after our client filed for divorce,

She Was Beaten (Physical Harassment) Over Dowry Demands So Badly She Needed Hospital Treatment. We Got Her Protection, Compensation, and Freedom — in 21 Months.
Family Law Deptt. / SPJ Advocates & Co. / September 03, 2026

She Was Beaten (Physical Harassment) Over Dowry Demands So Badly She Needed Hospital Treatment. We Got Her Protection, Compensation, and Freedom — in 21 Months.

A 25-year-old girl who married into a well-known business family in Sonepat, Haryana in 2018. The wedding was grand with hundreds of guests.

Our client was a 41-year-old owner of a small manufacturing unit in Faridabad. When his marriage broke down, his wife filed for maintenance.
Family Law Deptt. / SPJ Advocates & Co. / September 03, 2026

Court Fixed Rupees 60,000 Maintenance per Month, Without Even Hearing The Husband. In This Divorce and Alimony Case, We Brought It Down to ₹18,000

Our client was a 41-year-old owner of a small manufacturing unit in Faridabad. When his marriage broke down,

Everyone Thinks a Mutual Divorce Is Always Fast and Easy. This Couple Agreed on Everything — Until the Family Raised an Objection. The Divorce Still Closed in 7 Months.
Family Law Deptt. / SPJ Advocates & Co. / September 03, 2026

Everyone Thinks a Mutual Divorce Is Always Fast and Easy. This Couple Agreed on Everything — Until the Family Raised an Objection. The Divorce Still Closed in 7 Months.

A 29-year-old female entrepreneur running a fashion business, based in DLF Phase 3, Gurgaon. She got married in 2019 through.

One Divorce, Four Courts, Four Cases — Can a Family Really Survive Fighting on Four Fronts at Once? Here's How We Closed It in 19 Months.
Family Law Deptt. / SPJ Advocates & Co. / September 03, 2026

One Divorce, Four Courts, Four Cases — Can a Family Really Survive Fighting on Four Fronts at Once? Here's How We Closed It in 19 Months.

A 34-year-old Sr. Finance professional working with an MNC in Sector 56, Gurgaon. He got married in 2015 through a family-arranged match.

Husband Beat Her in Front of Children. She Had No Financial & Emotional Support. We Help Her a Way Out.
Family Law Deptt. / SPJ Advocates & Co. / August 26, 2026

Husband Beat Her in Front of Children. She Had No Financial & Emotional Support. We Help Her a Way Out.

A 33-year-old married homemaker woman from Gurugram, with two children, and no financial or emotional support from her husband or his family.

She Posted Them 'Best Family Ever' on Instagram on Monday. And, On Friday, She Filed 498A Against All Family Members.
Family Law Deptt. / SPJ Advocates & Co. / August 26, 2026

She Posted Them "Best Family Ever" on Instagram on Monday. And, On Friday, She Filed 498A Against All Family Members.

A 36-year-old owner of an interior design and architectural firm from Gurgaon had been married for 4 years.

Two Weeks After Husband Asked for Custody, Wife Filed a POCSO Case Against Him. Here's How We Proved It Was False.
Criminal Law Deptt. / SPJ Advocates & Co. / August 26, 2026

Two Weeks After Husband Asked for Custody, Wife Filed a POCSO Case Against Him. Here's How We Proved It Was False.

Important: SPJ Advocates is deeply committed to child safety. We take every allegation of child abuse seriously. However, we also believe in due process and the constitutional right of every person to a fair defence. This case study involves a matter where the accusations were found to be false and motivated by a custody dispute. We share it to highlight the importance of fair investigation and proper legal process.

35-Year Friendship. One Fake Property Deal. A Friend Stole Rupees 88 Lakh. Here's How We Tracked.
Criminal Law Deptt. / SPJ Advocates & Co. / August 26, 2026

35-Year Friendship. One Fake Property Deal. A Friend Stole Rupees 88 Lakh. Here's How We Tracked.

A 50-year-old retired government officer invested all his retirement savings in a property.

What Can a Woman Do When a Man Promises to Marry Her, Then Secretly Marries Someone.
Criminal Law Deptt. / SPJ Advocates & Co. / August 26, 2026

What Can a Woman Do When a Man Promises to Marry Her, Then Secretly Marries Someone.

A 28-year-old working woman from Gurgaon who had been in a relationship with a man for 3 years.

What Would You Do If Someone Filed a False Sexual Harassment Case Against You — and Demanded.
Criminal Law Deptt. / SPJ Advocates & Co. / August 26, 2026

What Would You Do If Someone Filed a False Sexual Harassment Case Against You — and Demanded.

A 50-year-old married man working as a Vice President at a logistics company in Noida for last 12 years.

He Earned ₹40 Lakh as His Rightful Profit. His Partner Called It Theft and Filed an FIR.
Criminal Law Deptt. / SPJ Advocates & Co. / August 26, 2026

He Earned ₹40 Lakh as His Rightful Profit. His Partner Called It Theft and Filed an FIR.

A 45-year-old businessman in Gurgaon who ran a small event management company.

Wife Left Husband's Home. Her Family Filed a Dowry Case After 4 Months. He Could Be Arrested at Any Moment.
Criminal Law Deptt. / SPJ Advocates & Co. / August 26, 2026

Wife Left Husband's Home. Her Family Filed a Dowry Case After 4 Months. He Could Be Arrested at Any Moment.

A 35-year-old construction businessman who had been married for 3 years.

NRI Wanted to Buy Property Without His Physical Presence.We Handled Everything — From Verification to Registration
Property Law Deptt. / SPJ Advocates & Co. / August 21, 2026

NRI Wanted to Buy Property Without His Physical Presence.We Handled Everything — From Verification to Registration

A 48-year-old Indian-origin software engineer living in Toronto, Canada, for the past 15 years.

His Father Died Without a Will. The Property Was in Grandfather's Name. No One Knew How to Get It Transferred.
Property Law Deptt. / SPJ Advocates & Co. / August 21, 2026

His Father Died Without a Will. The Property Was in Grandfather's Name. No One Knew How to Get It Transferred.

The property was stuck in his grandfather's name since 1998. Two generations, no will, six legal heirs across three cities. We got it transferred in 4 months.

She Bought a Flat on Paper. Our Verification Showed the Building Didn't Even Have an Occupation Certificate.
Property Law Deptt. / SPJ Advocates & Co. / August 21, 2026

She Bought a Flat on Paper. Our Verification Showed the Building Didn't Even Have an Occupation Certificate.

She was one payment away from moving into her new flat. Our verification showed the building had no Occupation Certificate, two unauthorized floors, and was running on temporary electricity.

The Builder Said 'All Approvals in Place.' Our Verification Found 4 Missing Permissions.
Property Law Deptt. / SPJ Advocates & Co. / August 21, 2026

The Builder Said "All Approvals in Place." Our Verification Found 4 Missing Permissions.

The builder submitted a file in NBFC for Loan claiming "all govt. approvals in place." Our verification found 4 missing permissions — including no RERA registration and the wrong land use certificate.

Client Was Ready to Buy a ₹18 Crore Farmhouse Plot in Sohna. Our Title Search Revealed It Was Government Land.
Property Law Deptt. / SPJ Advocates & Co. / August 20, 2026

Client Was Ready to Buy a ₹18 Crore Farmhouse Plot in Sohna. Our Title Search Revealed It Was Government Land.

He was about to pay ₹50 lakh for a Farmhouse plot in Sohna. Our title search revealed it was government land — and the "owner" had a fraudulent mutation.

The Bank Was About to Approve a ₹3.2 Crore Loan. Our Title Search Stopped a Disaster.
Property Law Deptt. / SPJ Advocates & Co. / August 20, 2026

The Bank Was About to Approve a ₹3.2 Crore Loan. Our Title Search Stopped a Disaster.

A bank was about to approve a ₹3.2 crore home loan. Our title search revealed the property had a illegal ownership chain, a pending court case, and ₹4.8 lakh in unpaid dues. We stopped a disaster.

Three Brothers. One Ancestral Property. One Forged Will. 18 Months of Legal Battle
Property Law Deptt. / SPJ Advocates & Co. / August 20, 2026

Three Brothers. One Ancestral Property. One Forged Will. 18 Months of Legal Battle.

Three brothers. One ancestral property worth ₹27 crore. A forged will and a forensic handwriting expert who uncovered the truth.

Client purchased a Flat in ₹2.50 Crore, Two Years Later, Someone Else Claimed
Property Law Deptt. / SPJ Advocates & Co. / August 20, 2026

Client purchased a Flat in ₹2.50 Crore, Two Years Later, Someone Else Claimed.

He paid ₹2.50 Cr. for a flat and lived in it for two years. Then someone else claimed that he is property owner. The builder had sold the same flat twice. Here's how we saved his home.

Commercial Dispute / Debt recovery Case
Corporate & Commercial Law Deptt.-SPJ Advocates / August 14, 2026

Commercial Dispute/Debt recovery Case

A ₹1.8 Crore Vendor Payment Was Stuck. The Contract Was Weak. We Still Recovered It.

Commercial Dispute/ Shareholder / Partnership fraud Dispute.
Corporate & Commercial Law Deptt.-SPJ Advocates / August 14, 2026

Commercial Dispute/ Shareholder / Partnership fraud Dispute.

Two Business Partners. One Company. ₹4.5 Crore in Dispute. Here's How We Resolved It Without Destroying the Business.

Commercial Lease Dispute / Tenancy Dispute
Corporate & Commercial Law Deptt.-SPJ Advocates / August 14, 2026

Commercial Lease Dispute / Tenancy Dispute

A Landlord Locked the Office. 40 Employees Were Stranded. We Got Them Back In Within 72 Hours.

Data Theft Case – IT Company, Gurgaon
Employment Law Deptt.-SPJ Advocates / August 13, 2026

Data Theft Case – IT Company, Gurgaon

What Would You Do If Your Most Trusted Employee Stole Your Entire Client Database Before Resigning? — IT Company, Gurgaon

Wrongful Termination Case – Hospital Chain, Gurgaon
Employment Law Deptt.-SPJ Advocates / August 13, 2026

Wrongful Termination Case – Hospital Chain, Gurgaon

Can an Employee Claim, "Wrongful Termination" After Failing 6 Straight Performance Reviews? — Hospital Chain, Delhi

Termination Without Compensation Case – Insurance Company, Delhi
Employment Law Deptt.-SPJ Advocates / August 13, 2026

Termination Without Compensation Case – Insurance Company, Delhi

Can Your Company Fire You Without Notice, Hold Your Salary, and Deny Your Relieving Letter? — Insurance Company, Delhi

Termination in Retaliation for Opposing Unfair Promotion Practices – Retail Company, Faridabad
Employment Law Deptt.-SPJ Advocates / August 13, 2026

Termination in Retaliation for Opposing Unfair Promotion Practices – Retail Company, Faridabad

She complained to HR about unfair promotions. HR never replied. The company made her life so difficult she had no choice but to resign. Here's what happened next — Retail Company Faridabad

Fake Workplace Injury Compensation Claim – Auto Component Manufacturer, Manesar
Employment Law Deptt.-SPJ Advocatesa / August 13, 2026

Fake Workplace Injury Compensation Claim – Auto Component Manufacturer, Manesar

A Factory Worker Claimed ₹18 Lakh for a Workplace Injury Compensation. But What If the Injury Never Happened at Work? Auto component Manufacturer — Manesar

Termination for Absconding and Counter-Claim Case – Cable Manufacturer, Noida
Employment Law Deptt.-SPJ Advocates / August 13, 2026

Termination for Absconding and Counter-Claim Case – Cable Manufacturer, Noida

Can an Employee Disappear for 40 Days and Still Demand ₹12.9 Lakh? — Cable Manufacturer, Noida

POSH Complaint Case – IT Company Gurgaon
Advocate Sunita Sharma / August 11, 2026

POSH Complaint Case – IT Company Gurgaon

What happens when an employee files a POSH complaint—and the company realizes that they had no proper system to handle it.
POSH Compliance case – Chemical Manufacturer, Greater Noida
Advocate Sunita Sharma / August 11, 2026

POSH Compliance case – Chemical Manufacturer, Greater Noida

250 factory workers. Zero POSH compliance. 60 days to fix it.
Multiple POSH Complaint Case - Real Estate Group, Gurgaon
Advocate Sunita Sharma / August 11, 2026

Multiple POSH Complaint Case – Real Estate Group, Gurgaon

One HR Head. Three POSH complaints. A repeat offender still on payroll. Company was one mistake away from legal exposure.
Falsely accused in a POSH case after giving a poor performance review
Advocate Sunita Sharma / August 11, 2026

Falsely accused in a POSH case after giving a poor performance review

A senior engineer at a mid-sized Automobile company in Gurgaon, with 11 years of clean service record and no prior complaints.
workplace incentive dispute turns
Advocate Sunita Sharma / August 11, 2026

How a Workplace incentive dispute turns into a POSH Complaint?

A 48-year-old sales manager at a FMCG company in Gurugram, who had been with the company for 5 years.
Revenge After a Breakup Led to a POSH Complaint
Advocate Sunita Sharma / August 11, 2026

Revenge After a Breakup Led to a POSH Complaint

A 35-year-old branch manager at a Noida-based NBFC with a spotless professional record over 6 years.
Manufacturing Company in Manesar
Legal Retainership Deptt / April 25, 2025

Manufacturing Company in Manesar

One retainer. 6 labor cases closed. ₹10.5L saved. True story.
Software Startup in Noida
Legal Retainership Deptt / April 25, 2025

Service Contract review and IP protection Case - Software Startup, Noida

40 pages agreement. Zero legal review. One signature away from losing IP rights to his own software.
Hospitality Group in Delhi NCR
Legal Retainership Deptt / April 25, 2025

Vendor Disputes & Police Complaint Case – Hospitality Group, Delhi NCR

4 criminal cases. 2 consumer complaints. 11 vendor disputes. One 200-employee restaurant group was drowning — until this happened.
Medical Negligence and Doctor Non-Compete Case – Multi-Specialty Clinic Chain
Legal Retainership Deptt / April 25, 2025

Medical Negligence and Doctor Non-Compete Case – Multi-Specialty Clinic Chain

A consumer court case on one side. Two doctors resigning to open a rival clinic next door on the other. Here's how we helped this Gurgaon clinic chain to handled both.
Contract Dispute and Debt Recovery case – Logistic Company, Bhiwadi
Legal Retainership Deptt / April 25, 2025

Contract Dispute and Debt Recovery case – Logistic Company, Bhiwadi

₹95 lakh stuck. Two e-commerce giants refusing to pay. A fleet of 80 vehicles at risk. Here's how we recovered ₹85 lakh in 8 months
Consumer Complaint and Compliance Case – School Chain, Delhi
Legal Retainership Deptt / April 25, 2025

Consumer Complaint and Compliance Case – School Chain, Delhi

7 wrongful termination cases, an investigation, and a fee refund case with consumer. We closed 6 termination disputes and resolved the fee refund matter. Here's how.
Cheque Bounce And Recovery case – Individual Trader, Gurgaon
Legal Retainership Deptt / April 25, 2025

Cheque Bounce And Recovery case – Individual Trader, Gurgaon

₹4.62 crore stuck. 19 cheque bounces. And then a supplier sued him too. One promoter was losing on every front — here's how we turned it around.
Business Incorporation, Compliance And Business Setup – International Client (US-Based)
Legal Retainership Deptt / April 25, 2025

Business Incorporation, Compliance And Business Setup – International Client (US-Based)

No in-house counsel. No missed deadlines. No compliance gaps. Just one retainer and one team that took a US company from zero to a fully operational Indian subsidiary — 12 hires, signed lease, full POSH compliance — in 60 days flat.
Fintech startup, Gurgaon - Company registration & Agreements
Legal Retainership Deptt / April 25, 2025

Fintech startup, Gurgaon - Company registration & Agreements

Two co-founders came to us just before their first meeting with investors. They have built an early version of their product and have a few initial customers testing it in Gurgaon.

UK-Based Software Company - Business set up in India
Legal Retainership Deptt / April 25, 2025

UK-Based Software Company - Business set up in India

Two Delhi law firms quoted this UK software company ₹8 lakh and six weeks just to business set up compliance in india. We did it in 25 days and at 50% less cost— and had their first Indian invoice raised within 48 hours. Here's how.
Edutech Business - Structure change from Partnership to LLP
Legal Retainership Deptt / April 25, 2025

Edutech Business - Structure change from Partnership to LLP

Two partners built a ₹3 crore education business with 55 employees — still running as a simple partnership. Then a student sent a legal notice for ₹6.5 lakh, addressed to them personally, not their company. Here's how we fixed that in 60 days.
Consumer brand launching - private limited and trademark registration
Legal Retainership Deptt / April 25, 2025

Consumer brand launching - private limited and trademark registration

A founder in Noida spent 6 months building a personal care brand — the products, the manufacturer, the logo, the Instagram following. Then someone else filed the trademark first. Here's how one client avoided that exact fate, and what it costs when you don't.
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