Adv. Sanjay Kumar — Founder & Sole Arbitratorसंस्थापक अधिवक्ता — ASK Law Xperts, रोहिणी, दिल्ली
Adv. Sanjay Kumar is the Founder of ASK Law Xperts and practises as an Advocate and Sole Arbitrator, enrolled with the Bar Council of Delhi. He completed his Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from the Faculty of Law, University of Delhi — one of India's premier law faculties — and subsequently obtained a Master of Laws (LL.M.) specialising in the Constitution of India and Administrative Law, also from the University of Delhi.
With over 12 years of post-enrolment practice since 2014, Adv. Sanjay Kumar has developed a broad and consistent practice across multiple areas of law — matrimonial and family law, criminal defence and prosecution, civil litigation, consumer protection, Motor Accident Claims, cheque dishonour matters under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, and writ petitions before the Delhi High Court under Article 226 of the Constitution of India.
In addition to his practice as counsel, Adv. Sanjay Kumar also serves as a Sole Arbitrator in commercial and civil disputes. He conducts arbitration proceedings in strict conformity with the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (as amended in 2015, 2019, and 2021), and the principles of natural justice. Parties seeking appointment of a Sole Arbitrator by mutual consent may contact the office directly.
Career Timelineवकालत की यात्रा — 2014 से अब तक
Courts & Forumsन्यायालय, फोरम और ट्रिब्यूनल
Practice Areas:
Academic Qualificationsशैक्षणिक योग्यता — विश्वविद्यालय दिल्ली
One of India's premier law faculties — established 1924
Specialisation: Constitution of India & Administrative Law
Advocates Act, 1961 — enrolled since 2014
By mutual consent of parties or institutional nomination
Bar Associationsबार एसोसिएशन सदस्यता
Adv. Sanjay Kumar as Sole Arbitratorएकल मध्यस्थ के रूप में — A&C Act 1996
Adv. Sanjay Kumar is available for appointment as Sole Arbitrator in commercial and civil disputes by mutual consent of the parties or through institutional nomination. He conducts arbitration proceedings in strict conformity with the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, as amended by the Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Acts of 2015, 2019, and 2021.
BCI Compliance & Professional StandardsBCI नियम — व्यावसायिक मानक
Adv. Sanjay Kumar practises in strict conformity with the Bar Council of India Rules of Professional Conduct and Etiquette, 1975 — the code of conduct governing all advocates enrolled in India. These rules mandate duties towards clients, courts, opponents, and fellow advocates — and prohibit solicitation, misleading advertisements, and claims of superiority.
Frequently Asked Questionsसामान्य प्रश्न एवं उत्तर
Yes — Adv. Sanjay Kumar is available for appointment as Sole Arbitrator by mutual consent of parties under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. Both parties must agree in writing to his appointment. A written arbitration agreement (or existing arbitration clause) is required. He conducts proceedings impartially, in conformity with the A&C Act and principles of natural justice — including timely award within 12 months per Section 29A. Note: per Perkins Eastman (2020 SC), a party with direct interest in the outcome cannot unilaterally appoint the sole arbitrator — appointment must be by mutual consent.
Under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, the Delhi High Court has power to issue writs — including Habeas Corpus (illegal detention), Mandamus (directing a public authority to perform a duty), Certiorari (quashing an illegal order), Prohibition (preventing a lower court/tribunal from exceeding jurisdiction), and Quo Warranto (challenging a person's right to hold public office). Adv. Sanjay Kumar files writ petitions primarily in matters relating to administrative actions, service matters, and fundamental rights violations. His LL.M. specialisation in Constitutional and Administrative Law informs this practice.
Adv. Sanjay Kumar handles matrimonial law matters under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, Special Marriage Act, 1954, and personal laws applicable to other communities. His matrimonial practice covers: contested divorce on grounds of cruelty, adultery, desertion; mutual consent divorce under Section 13B HMA; maintenance under Section 125 BNSS (formerly CrPC); child custody and guardianship; domestic violence cases under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005; and matrimonial property disputes. He approaches each matter with thorough preparation, realistic assessment of prospects, and diligent representation — without making representations regarding outcomes, as required by BCI Rules.
Yes — from 1 July 2024, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) replaced the Indian Penal Code, 1860; and the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) replaced the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC). All new FIRs and criminal cases from that date are governed by BNS and BNSS. Cases filed before 1 July 2024 continue under IPC and CrPC. Adv. Sanjay Kumar handles criminal matters under both old and new regimes — bail applications, trials, appeals, and revision petitions — including the transitional period matters where both laws may apply.
Under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 — a consumer complaint for deficiency in service or defective goods must be filed within 2 years of the cause of action. The complaint is filed before the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (DCDRC) if the claim value is up to ₹50 lakhs; SCDRC for ₹50 lakhs to ₹2 crores; and NCDRC for above ₹2 crores. The complainant must have purchased goods or availed services for personal use — not for commercial resale. Adv. Sanjay Kumar appears before DCDRC and SCDRC Delhi in consumer matters — including insurance disputes, builder-buyer disputes, defective products, and medical service complaints.
MACT compensation in death cases is calculated using the Sarla Verma formula (SC, 2009) — multiplying the deceased's annual income (after deducting personal expenses) by a multiplier based on the deceased's age. Additional heads include funeral expenses, loss of estate, loss of consortium, and medical expenses. In permanent disability cases — compensation is calculated based on percentage of disability, loss of earning capacity, medical expenses, and pain and suffering. Adv. Sanjay Kumar appears in MACT matters before Motor Accident Claims Tribunals in Delhi — representing accident victims and their families in compensation claims under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.