Advocate Rohit Dandriyal, based in Delhi, is a seasoned lawyer in matrimonial and personal law, providing extensive legal support for matrimonial disputes, personal matters, and related civil and criminal proceedings. He brings a comprehensive understanding of various matrimonial laws applicable across India’s diverse communities, ensuring holistic support to clients in matters of divorce, child custody, maintenance, succession, inheritance, and other personal law issues.
Matrimonial Disputes and Personal Laws in India
India has diverse laws governing marriage and personal matters for various communities, including:
- Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
- Indian Divorce Act, 1869
- Muslim Marriage Act, 1957
- Special Marriage Act, 1954 (for inter-religious marriages)
- Foreign Marriage Act, 1969
- Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872
- Dissolution of Muslim Marriage Act, 1939
Civil and Criminal Dimensions of Matrimonial Disputes
Matrimonial disputes can involve both civil and criminal law. Advocate Dandriyal’s team handles cases on both sides, including domestic violence complaints, dowry prohibition cases, and property and maintenance disputes.
Matrimonial Disputes Under Criminal Law
These may include:
- Section 85 and Section 316(2) complaints under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Domestic Violence Act, 2005 cases for protection orders, residence, and interim compensation
- Dowry Prohibition Act cases
- Maintenance claims under Section 144 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
- Bail and anticipatory bail applications across judicial levels
- Complaints under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) tailored to matrimonial cases
Matrimonial Disputes Under Civil Law
Civil proceedings in matrimonial disputes often involve:
- Divorce petitions (e.g., cruelty, adultery, desertion) under Section 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act
- Mutual consent divorces under Section 13B
- Child custody petitions under the Guardianship and Wards Act, 1955
- Maintenance and expense applications under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act
- Restitution of conjugal rights under Section 9
- Judicial separation under Section 10
- Partition suits for jointly held property
Divorce Proceedings Under the Hindu Marriage Act (HMA)
Divorce can be sought through:
- Contested Divorce (Section 13): Grounds include adultery, cruelty, desertion, religious conversion, mental illness, leprosy, communicable disease, renouncement of the world, and prolonged absence.
- Mutual Consent Divorce (Section 13B): Both parties agree to divorce and file a joint petition. If unwithdrawn for six months to eighteen months, the court finalizes the divorce.
Mediation and Conciliation
Advocate Rohit Dandriyal emphasizes mediation and conciliation as dignified, non-adversarial approaches to resolving matrimonial conflicts. Pre-litigation mediation under the Delhi Mediation Rules is often pursued in mediation centers across district courts and the High Court.
Additional Services Provided
His practice extends to other personal law matters, including:
- Marriage Registration and Nikah services
- Police protection orders in marriage-related threats
- Child adoption and custody matters
- Succession certificates and probate cases
- Partition of joint properties
- Interim maintenance and protection orders under relevant statutes
- Document registration (e.g., Wills, Gift Deeds, Relinquishment Deeds)
Areas of Expertise
Advocate Rohit Dandriyal brings expertise across various legal fields, offering services in:
- Criminal Law
- Civil and Property Law
- Corporate and Arbitration Law
- Supreme Court Litigation
- National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) and Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT) cases
- Insolvency and Bankruptcy Law
- NDPS/NCB Cases and Anti-Corruption Law
With a core focus on matrimonial law and other essential legal areas, Advocate Dandriyal is celebrated for his client-centered approach, providing dedicated and strategic support in Delhi through each stage of the legal process, ensuring comprehensive conflict resolution.
