Advocate Shardul
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Plain-language commentary on Indian law — written for the people it affects, not only for lawyers.

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Bail·April 2026

Anticipatory vs Regular Bail under BNSS — what changed

The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita has quietly reorganised bail. Here is what now matters in practice.

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Property·March 2026

Five clauses to insist on in any sale deed in U.P.

Most property disputes begin in language that was never read. A short checklist before you sign.

Family·February 2026

Mediation in matrimonial matters — a quieter alternative

Why a contested decree is rarely the most useful outcome, and what mediation can preserve.

Consumer·January 2026

Filing a consumer complaint — what evidence to keep

A practical guide to building a complaint that survives scrutiny at the District Forum.

Startups·December 2025

Founder agreements: three clauses worth their weight

Vesting, IP assignment and exit — drafted before the first disagreement, not after.

Civil·November 2025

Recovering money owed: the suit, the summary, the settlement

Three procedural routes to recovery and how to choose between them.