Law firm · Bengaluru, Karnataka · Since 2018
Advocates in Basaveshwara Nagar, Bengaluru for litigation, contracts and advice
Base Legal is a law firm in Bengaluru. We handle civil, property, criminal, family and commercial cases before the courts and the Karnataka High Court. We draft and review IT and commercial contracts. We advise companies on the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) and AI governance. At each step, we tell you what is happening and what comes next.
Practice areas
Legal services in Bangalore
We handle thirteen practice areas, including NRI legal services, cross-border divorce and offshore legal support for foreign law firms. Many problems touch more than one of these, and that is normal. A property dispute can also involve a bank, a society or a family member.
Criminal Law
Bail, police notices, FIR quashing, trials, NDPS and ED / PMLA proceedings.
- Anticipatory bail
- Sec. 35 BNSS notice
- Quashing
- Cheque bounce
Civil, Property & Consumer
Partition, title disputes, injunctions, recovery suits, execution, appeals and consumer complaints.
- Partition suits
- Title verification
- Final decree
- RFA / RSA
Family Law
Divorce, mutual consent divorce, child custody, maintenance and domestic violence cases.
- Mutual divorce
- Custody
- Maintenance
- Domestic violence
Corporate & Commercial
Company formation, commercial contracts, startups, NCLT matters and commercial suits.
- MSAs & SOWs
- NDAs
- NCLT / IBC
- Startups
Banking, SARFAESI & DRT
Section 17 applications before the DRT, defence against bank auctions, and appeals before the DRAT.
- Section 17 SA
- DRT / DRAT
- Bank auctions
- OTS
Service Matters & RERA
Service matters before CAT, KSAT and the High Court, and homebuyer complaints before K-RERA.
- CAT / KSAT
- Seniority & pay
- Enquiries
- K-RERA
Co-operative Societies
Housing and credit society disputes before the Registrar (RCS), the KAT and the High Court.
- Housing societies
- Section 70
- Supersession
- KAT appeals
Arbitration & ADR
Arbitration, conciliation and mediation, and related Section 9, 11 and 34 court applications.
- Arbitration
- Mediation
- Section 9 & 34
- Foreign awards
Intellectual Property (IP)
Trademarks, copyright, patents and designs: filing, licensing and infringement cases.
- Trademarks
- Copyright
- Patents
- IP licensing
Technology, Data Protection & AI
DPDP Act, 2023 compliance, IT and SaaS contracts, Data Processing Addendums and AI governance.
- DPDP Act
- DPAs
- IT & SaaS contracts
- AI governance
Immigration & Migration
FRRO, OCI, visa, passport refusal, Look Out Circular and emigration matters.
- FRRO
- OCI
- Passports
- LOC
International & Cross-Border
Cross-border contracts, foreign judgments and awards, international arbitration and NRI matters.
- Foreign judgments
- Cross-border contracts
- NRI matters
- FEMA
Criminal Law
Criminal defence from notice to appeal
We act at every stage of a criminal case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS), the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA), and under special laws such as the NDPS Act and PMLA.
Criminal Law services →Bail
Anticipatory, regular and interim bail, including NDPS and PMLA bail.
Police notices
Advice on Section 35 BNSS notices, summons and questioning.
Quashing
Petitions to quash FIRs and complaints before the High Court.
Trials & appeals
Sessions trials, cross-examination, appeals and revisions.
Civil, Property & Consumer
Property and civil disputes, handled clearly
We handle property suits, title checks, injunctions, recovery, execution and consumer complaints in Bengaluru.
Civil, Property & Consumer services →Partition & title
Partition suits, final decree proceedings and declaration of title.
Title verification
Title search, khata, RTC and encumbrance checks before you buy.
Injunctions & recovery
Temporary and permanent injunctions, recovery and summary suits.
Consumer complaints
Builder, insurance and service complaints before Consumer Commissions.
Family Law
Family matters handled with care and privacy
We act in divorce, custody, maintenance and domestic violence cases before the Family Courts in Bengaluru.
Family Law services →Divorce
Mutual consent and contested divorce, including NRI cases.
Child custody
Custody, visitation and guardianship petitions.
Maintenance
Interim and permanent maintenance and its enforcement.
Protection
Domestic violence cases and protection orders.
Corporate & Commercial
Practical legal support for businesses
We set up companies, draft commercial contracts and act in commercial and NCLT disputes.
Corporate & Commercial services →Company & LLP
Incorporation, shareholder agreements and compliance support.
Contracts
Supply, service, agency, NDA and lease agreements.
Startups
Founder, ESOP and investment document review.
NCLT & disputes
Commercial suits, oppression cases and IBC matters.
Banking, SARFAESI & DRT
Protecting your property in bank recovery cases
We act for borrowers, guarantors and property owners against SARFAESI action and recovery cases.
Banking, SARFAESI & DRT services →SARFAESI notices
Replies and objections to Section 13(2) demand notices.
Section 17 SA
Applications before the DRT to stop possession or auction.
DRAT appeals
Appeals under Section 18 and pre-deposit questions.
Settlement
One-Time Settlement proposals and negotiation with banks.
Service Matters & RERA
Service law and homebuyer disputes
We act for employees before CAT, KSAT and the High Court, and for homebuyers before K-RERA.
Service Matters & RERA services →Service matters
Transfer, seniority, promotion and pay fixation.
Disciplinary cases
Charge memos, enquiries, suspension and dismissal.
RERA complaints
Delay in possession, refund with interest and compensation.
Writs & contempt
Writ petitions and contempt for non-compliance.
Co-operative Societies
Housing and co-operative society disputes
We act for members and societies before the Registrar, the Karnataka Appellate Tribunal and the High Court.
Co-operative Societies services →Housing societies
Site allotment, cancellation and refund disputes.
Section 70 disputes
Membership, recovery and management disputes.
Supersession & elections
Committee supersession and election disputes.
KAT appeals
Appeals, revisions and execution of orders.
Arbitration & ADR
Resolving disputes outside court
We handle domestic and international arbitration, mediation and conciliation, and related court applications.
Arbitration & ADR services →Arbitration
Claims, defences, evidence and hearings.
Court applications
Section 9 interim relief, Section 11 appointment and Section 34 challenges.
Mediation
Pre-institution and court-referred mediation.
Foreign awards
Enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in India.
Intellectual Property (IP)
Protecting your brand, ideas and creative work
We handle trademark, copyright, patent and design filings, IP contracts and infringement cases.
Intellectual Property (IP) services →Trademarks
Search, filing, objections and oppositions.
Copyright
Registration for software, content and art, and takedowns.
Patents & designs
Patentability search, drafting, filing and FER replies.
IP enforcement
Infringement and passing off suits, and domain disputes.
Technology, Data Protection & AI
Legal advice for technology companies
One of our advocates brings 17 years of technology industry experience. Our contracts and policies reflect how software, data and AI actually work.
Technology, Data Protection & AI services →DPDP Act, 2023
Gap assessments, privacy notices, consent, breach response and cross-border transfer.
IT & SaaS contracts
MSAs, SOWs, SLAs, software licences, EULAs, NDAs and vendor contracts.
Data Processing Addendums
DPAs for Indian and overseas clients, aligned with the DPDP Act and the EU GDPR.
AI governance
AI use policies, AI vendor contracts, risk assessments and ISO/IEC 42001 alignment.
Immigration & Migration
Indian immigration, passport and OCI matters
We help foreign nationals, OCI cardholders, NRIs and Indians going abroad with Indian immigration law.
Immigration & Migration services →FRRO & visas
Registration, visa extension, conversion and exit permits.
OCI
OCI applications, renewals and cancellation issues.
Passports & LOC
Passport refusal, impounding and Look Out Circular challenges.
Emigration
Emigration clearance, recruiting agent complaints and documents.
International & Cross-Border
Indian law for matters that cross borders
We advise foreign clients, overseas firms and NRIs on cross-border contracts, enforcement and disputes.
International & Cross-Border services →Cross-border contracts
Governing law, jurisdiction and data transfer clauses.
Foreign judgments
Execution under Section 44A CPC and suits on foreign judgments.
International arbitration
ICC, SIAC and India-seated arbitration, with court support.
NRI matters
Property, family and court matters through a power of attorney.
About Base Legal
A Bengaluru law firm that explains every step
Base Legal is an independent law firm in Bengaluru, established in 2018. We advise individuals, families and businesses, and we appear for them in court.
Read more about us →Drafting done in-house
Every petition, reply and agreement is drafted by our own advocates. We do not use outside drafting agencies.
Plain-language advice
We explain the law, your options and the risks in simple words, in writing where it helps.
Law and technology
Our founders have backgrounds in science research (IISc) and 17 years of IT industry work. This helps on IP, IT contracts, data protection and AI matters.
How a matter moves
What happens after you contact us
Most court matters follow these five stages. We explain what each stage involves before we start it.
First meeting
You tell us the facts. We read your documents and notices.
Legal opinion
You get our honest view on your options, the risks and how long it may take.
Notice or filing
We draft and file the petition, reply or application in-house.
Hearings
We appear for you, lead evidence and argue the matter.
Order and next step
We explain the order and advise on appeal or execution.
From our blog
Legal guides for Bengaluru
Short guides on common legal problems. For general information only, not legal advice. View all articles →
How to Enforce a Foreign Court Judgment in India
When a foreign judgment can be executed directly in India, when a fresh suit is needed, and how foreign arbitral awards are enforced.
Housing Co-operative Society Disputes in Karnataka: A Guide for Members
How members can resolve site allotment, refund and management disputes with housing co-operative societies in Karnataka.
Passport Refused or Stopped by a Look Out Circular? Your Options
Why passports are refused or impounded, what a Look Out Circular is, and how to approach the authorities or the High Court.
RERA Refund for Delayed Flat Possession in Karnataka
If your builder has not handed over your flat on time, here is how a RERA complaint for refund or interest works in Karnataka.
Contact Base Legal
Phone +91 63660 42792 or +91 81974 06465 · contact@baselegal.in · Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM