Adv. Puja Kumariअधिवक्ता पूजा कुमारी — एसोसिएट अधिवक्ता
Adv. Puja Kumari is an Associate Advocate enrolled with the Bar Council of Delhi under the Advocates Act, 1961. She practises before Delhi District Courts with a focus on criminal law, matrimonial and family law, and cheque dishonour matters.
In criminal law, Adv. Puja Kumari handles bail applications, criminal trials before Magistrate and Sessions Courts, and revision petitions. She is familiar with both the old regime (IPC, CrPC) and the new criminal laws — Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) — which came into force on 1 July 2024.
In matrimonial and family law, she handles contested divorce petitions, mutual consent divorce proceedings, maintenance applications, child custody matters, and cases under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005. She also handles matters under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 and the Special Marriage Act, 1954.
Adv. Puja Kumari also appears in cheque dishonour matters under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NI Act) — covering filing of complaints, bail, trial, and appeal proceedings. She additionally assists in legal drafting — notices, plaints, written statements, applications, and affidavits.
Courts & Practice Areasन्यायालय और वकालत के क्षेत्र
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Academic Qualificationsशैक्षणिक योग्यता
Enrolment & Membershipsनामांकन और सदस्यता
BCI Compliance & Professional StandardsBCI नियम और व्यावसायिक मानक
Adv. Puja Kumari practises in conformity with the Bar Council of India Rules of Professional Conduct and Etiquette, 1975 — the code of conduct governing all enrolled advocates in India. These rules mandate duties towards clients, courts, opponents, and fellow advocates.
Frequently Asked Questionsसामान्य प्रश्न एवं उत्तर
The procedure is: (1) Cheque is dishonoured — bank memo received; (2) Legal notice must be sent to drawer within 30 days of receiving the dishonour memo; (3) Drawer has 15 days from receipt of notice to make payment; (4) If payment not made within 15 days — complainant has 30 days from expiry of 15-day period to file the complaint before the Magistrate. All three timelines must be strictly followed.
Yes — a contested divorce can be filed under Section 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (or equivalent provisions under other personal laws) on specified grounds including cruelty, adultery, desertion (for 2 years), conversion, unsound mind, communicable disease, and others. A contested divorce proceeds to trial — the petitioner must prove the grounds. Mutual consent divorce under Section 13B HMA is faster but requires both parties to agree.
If bail is rejected by the Magistrate — a fresh application can be made before the Sessions Court (Section 439 BNSS / Section 439 CrPC). If rejected there, a petition can be filed before the Delhi High Court. Each court applies independent judgment — rejection at a lower court does not bind the higher court. For anticipatory bail — Sessions Court and High Court have concurrent jurisdiction.
Yes — the quality of legal drafting directly affects proceedings. A well-drafted plaint, written statement, application, or affidavit clearly sets out facts, grounds, and prayer — making it easier for the court to understand the case and for the advocate to argue effectively. Poorly drafted documents can lead to rejection, amendments, or adverse orders. Adv. Puja Kumari assists in drafting court documents including notices, petitions, affidavits, and written statements.