In short. Advocate Sadhna Singh (M.A., LL.B.) is the partner at B.K. Singh & Associates who usually takes the first call, reads the papers and drafts the pleadings. She handles family, consumer, civil, recovery and documentation matters, runs files day to day, and keeps clients informed after every hearing, working with Advocate B.K. Singh on the matters he leads.
If you have written to the firm, called the office or sent documents on WhatsApp, the reply probably came from her. She is the advocate who turns a worried account of events into a list of dates, documents and next steps. The founder's profile is on the Advocate B.K. Singh page, and both advocates are listed on Our Associates.
This page describes her role and how she works. It does not list results or clients, which the Bar Council of India rules do not allow, and it does not claim any rank. It is meant to help you decide whether she is the right person to speak to first about your matter, and what to expect when you do.
- Role
- Partner
- Qualifications
- M.A., LL.B.
- Handles directly
- Family, consumer, civil, recovery and documentation matters
- Also does
- First contact, drafting, day-to-day case management
- Works in
- Family courts, consumer commissions and civil courts in Delhi NCR
- Meet her at
- Dwarka or Vaishali office, or by video call
Who is Advocate Sadhna Singh?
Advocate Sadhna Singh is a partner at B.K. Singh & Associates and one of the firm's two advocates. She holds an M.A. and an LL.B. Her work has two sides. She manages the front of the practice, which means the first conversation with clients, reading their documents and deciding with Advocate B.K. Singh how a matter should be handled. She also runs her own matters in family, consumer, civil, recovery and documentation work, from the first draft to the final hearing.
Ask her what the job is and she will tell you it is knowing where every case stands: the next date, what is expected on it, what the client needs to do before it, and telling the client without being asked. That sounds like administration. In litigation it is often the difference between a case that moves and one that drifts for years.
What does Advocate Sadhna Singh do at the firm?
She does four things on most files. She takes the first instructions and reads the papers. She drafts: legal notices, plaints, written statements, consumer complaints, petitions, replies, affidavits and agreements. She runs the matter between hearings, which covers filing, clearing objections raised by the registry, tracking the next date and making sure court directions are complied with on time. And she keeps the client informed.
In family, consumer, civil, recovery and documentation matters she usually leads. In criminal, agency, tribunal and Supreme Court work, Advocate B.K. Singh leads and argues, while she prepares drafts and manages the file. How the two divide work inside the firm is described on the Our Team page.
What happens when I first contact the firm?
Usually Advocate Sadhna Singh reads your message and replies, often with a short list of questions and documents. She wants three things early: what has happened, in date order; what papers you have; and whether a date is coming up, such as a hearing, a reply deadline or the expiry of a notice. If there is an urgent date, the matter goes to Advocate B.K. Singh the same day.
For everything else she sets up a meeting at the Dwarka or Vaishali office or by video call, with the papers read beforehand. People are sometimes surprised that the first meeting starts with questions about documents rather than feelings. That is deliberate. A court will look at the documents first, so it is better to find the gaps now, while there is still time to fill them.
What does she look for when reading my papers?
She reads for dates, signatures and gaps. Dates tell her whether a claim is within limitation: three years for most money claims under the Limitation Act 1963, two years for a consumer complaint under section 69 of the Consumer Protection Act 2019. Signatures and stamps tell her whether a document will be accepted as it is. Gaps tell her what you will need to find before anything is filed: a missing receipt, an unregistered agreement, a reply you never kept.
She also reads for what the other side will say. If you are the one who received a notice, the question is not only whether the notice is wrong but which part of it is hardest to answer. Being honest about that at the start saves a great deal of time and money later.
Which matters does Advocate Sadhna Singh handle?
These are the matters she handles directly, with what the work usually involves.
| Area | Typical matters | What her work usually involves |
|---|---|---|
| Family | Mutual consent divorce, contested divorce, maintenance, custody, domestic violence | Petitions, replies, affidavits of assets and income, mediation, settlement terms |
| Consumer | Builder delay, insurance claim rejection, bank service, defective goods, e-commerce | Complaint drafting, online filing, evidence affidavits, written arguments |
| Civil | Recovery, injunction, declaration, partition, tenancy | Plaints, written statements, Order 39 applications, documents and evidence |
| Recovery | Unpaid invoices, personal loans, deposits not returned | Legal notices, Order 37 summary suits, settlement and payment schedules |
| Documentation | Agreements, wills, family settlements, rent and leave and licence deeds | Drafting, vetting, stamp duty and registration guidance |
| Support on other litigation | Criminal, tribunal and Supreme Court matters led by Advocate B.K. Singh | First drafts, chronologies, compilations, filing and updates |
How does she handle family and divorce cases?
Family cases are where she spends the most time, and where the first conversation matters most. Many people arrive wanting the other side punished and leave the first meeting thinking about what they actually need: a quick divorce by mutual consent, maintenance that is actually paid, a settled custody arrangement, or the return of stridhan. She helps a client separate what they feel from what a family court can give.
In a mutual consent divorce under section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act 1955, the petition can be filed after one year of separation, and the court can waive the six-month wait for the second motion in suitable cases. In maintenance cases, both sides must file affidavits of assets and income in the format the Supreme Court laid down in Rajnesh v Neha (2020), and she prepares these with care because they are the evidence on which the amount is fixed. More is on the family and divorce law page and the divorce lawyer in Delhi page.
Does she handle domestic violence cases?
Yes, for women seeking protection and, with the same care, for families answering a complaint. Under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005, an aggrieved woman can apply to the magistrate under section 12 for protection orders, residence orders, monetary relief, custody of children and compensation (sections 18 to 22). The Act is civil in nature, and interim orders can be passed early where the facts justify it.
Many of these cases run alongside a maintenance petition, a divorce case and sometimes a criminal complaint under sections 85 and 86 of the BNS. She keeps the stories consistent across all of them, because a contradiction between an affidavit in one court and a complaint in another is the first thing the other side will point out. Where a criminal case is involved, Advocate B.K. Singh joins the matter.
How are custody matters handled?
Custody of children is decided on the welfare of the child, not on which parent is more at fault in the marriage. Applications go to the family court under the Guardians and Wards Act 1890, read with the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act 1956 for Hindus, and courts commonly pass interim orders on custody and visitation while the main case continues.
She advises parents to think about practical arrangements before they think about winning: school, travel time, who is home in the evenings, how holidays will be shared. A parent who comes to court with a workable plan, and who has kept the child out of the dispute, is usually taken more seriously than one who comes with a list of complaints. Children's own preferences may be considered, depending on their age and maturity.
How does she handle consumer complaints?
A consumer complaint under the Consumer Protection Act 2019 is mostly won on paper, which suits her way of working. She builds the complaint from the documents: the booking form or invoice, the payment receipts, the warranty or policy, the correspondence with the company and the reply that refused you. The complaint goes to the District Commission if the amount paid is up to ₹50 lakh, the State Commission above that and up to ₹2 crore, and the NCDRC above ₹2 crore.
Most complaints are now filed online on the e-Daakhil portal, and no fee is payable for claims up to ₹5 lakh. The limitation is two years from when the cause of action arose. In builder delay cases she will also explain the choice between a consumer complaint and a RERA complaint, because a homebuyer can choose either. The wider picture is on the consumer and competition laws page.
Can she help me recover money someone owes me?
Yes, and the first step is usually a properly drafted legal notice. A notice that sets out the debt, refers to the documents and gives a clear deadline settles a surprising number of disputes without a suit. Where it does not, the choice is between a regular recovery suit, a summary suit under Order 37 of the Code of Civil Procedure for debts on written contracts and similar instruments, or, where a cheque has bounced, a complaint under section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, often alongside a civil suit.
If the claim arises from a commercial transaction of ₹3 lakh or more, the Commercial Courts Act 2015 applies and pre-institution mediation under section 12A is usually required before filing. She will tell you plainly whether the other side is worth suing; a decree against someone with no assets is a piece of paper. For cheque cases, see the cheque bounce lawyer page.
Does she draft agreements and other documents?
Yes. Documentation is a regular part of her work: rent agreements and leave and licence deeds, loan agreements between individuals, family settlements, partnership deeds, wills, memoranda of understanding, and replies to notices. A well-drafted document is the cheapest litigation you will ever pay for, because it stops the argument before it starts.
She will also tell you what the document needs to be usable later. Some documents must be registered under the Registration Act 1908, and stamp duty depends on the state where the document is executed and the kind of document it is. An unregistered or under-stamped document can still be relied on for some purposes, but it causes delay and penalty exactly when you most need it. For business contracts, see commercial contracts and agreements.
How does she run a case from start to finish?
This is how a typical civil, family or consumer matter runs when she leads it.
Chronology and documents
She prepares a dated chronology from your account and the papers, and a list of what is still missing. You correct it before anything is drafted.
Advice and terms
With Advocate B.K. Singh where needed, she advises on the options. Fees are discussed at the first meeting and agreed in writing, stage by stage, with court fees and out-of-pocket costs listed separately.
Notice or draft
She drafts the legal notice, complaint, petition or reply. You read the draft and confirm the facts, because you will sign the supporting affidavit.
Filing and objections
The matter is filed in the court, commission or registry. Any objections raised by the registry are cleared, and the first date is noted and shared with you.
Hearings and updates
After each date you get a short update: what happened, the next date and what is needed from you before it. Copies of orders are shared once they are uploaded.
Settlement or final hearing
If a settlement or mediation is possible, she drafts the terms so they can be recorded and enforced. If not, the case goes to evidence and final arguments.
How does she prepare a client for mediation?
Most family disputes, and many civil and commercial ones, are sent to the mediation centres attached to the courts in Delhi, Noida and Ghaziabad. She treats mediation as a hearing in its own right, not a formality. Before the first sitting she works out with you what you need, what you can give up, and the figure or arrangement below which you would rather go back to court.
She also prepares the paperwork that makes a settlement stick: the exact amount and dates of payment, what happens to cases pending in other courts, who withdraws what and when, and how jewellery, documents or children's arrangements are handled. A settlement that is vague on these points tends to come back to court a year later as a fresh dispute.
How will she keep me informed?
After every hearing. The update is short and practical: what the court did, the next date, and what you need to do before it. If an order is passed, you get a copy once it is uploaded. If nothing happened because the court did not take up the matter, she tells you that too, rather than leaving you to wonder.
Most clients prefer WhatsApp for updates; some prefer email. She uses whatever works for you. She will also tell you when your presence is actually required, for example for a statement in a mutual consent divorce, for mediation or for evidence, so that you do not take days off work for dates where nothing will happen.
If a date is fixed for something that needs preparation, such as filing an evidence affidavit or appearing for cross-examination, she contacts you well before it, not the evening before. And if you want to follow the court record yourself, she will show you how to check the case status and order sheets online.
Does she handle property and partition disputes in families?
Yes, particularly where the dispute is between relatives rather than strangers. Partition of ancestral or jointly owned property, a sibling refusing to sign mutation papers, a parent's will being questioned: these cases are civil in law but family in nature, and many of them settle once everyone sees the papers laid out. She starts by collecting the title chain, the sale deeds, the mutation entries and any family settlement, and drawing a simple family tree showing who is entitled to what share.
If a suit is needed, it may be for partition, declaration, possession or an injunction to stop a sale, and the limitation varies: a suit for possession of immovable property based on title generally has 12 years, while most declaratory and money claims have three. Where property was bought on a GPA or an agreement to sell, she will explain that such a transaction does not convey title, following Suraj Lamp v State of Haryana (2011). Larger or contested property suits are taken with Advocate B.K. Singh; see also the civil and property lawyer in Delhi page.
What mistakes does she see most in family, consumer and recovery cases?
Most of these are easy to avoid once you know about them.
- Lending without paper. Money given to friends or relatives in cash, or by transfer with no message saying it was a loan, is hard to recover. Even a short acknowledgement on WhatsApp helps.
- Under-declaring income in maintenance cases. Courts now see bank statements and tax returns. An affidavit that hides income damages credibility on every other point.
- Missing the consumer limitation. People wait for the company to 'look into it' for months. The two-year period keeps running while you wait.
- Signing a settlement without the details. A compromise that says 'all disputes settled' but does not list each pending case and how it ends invites fresh litigation.
- Posting about the case online. Social media posts about a spouse, landlord or company can be produced in court and sometimes lead to defamation complaints.
- Using a rent agreement from the internet. Template agreements often miss the deposit, lock-in and repair clauses that cause most landlord and tenant disputes.
When will she tell me not to file a case?
More often than people expect. Some disputes are worth less than the cost and time of a suit. Some are better resolved through a meeting, a court mediation centre or a Lok Adalat, where the award is final and cannot be appealed. Some, such as a bank service complaint, should go first to the bank and then to the RBI's Integrated Ombudsman. And some family disputes calm down once both sides understand the legal position.
She will also tell you if a case you want to file may expose you to a counter-case. A false or exaggerated complaint can lead to proceedings against the person who made it. A frank conversation at the start is better than regret two years later.
A made-up example: a security deposit that was never returned
Here's a made-up example. A couple vacates a rented flat in Vaishali, and the landlord refuses to return a security deposit equal to three months' rent, claiming damage to the flat. They have the rent agreement, bank transfers for the deposit and the rent, and photos taken on the day they moved out, but no inspection report signed by the landlord.
Advocate Sadhna Singh reads the agreement and notices that it allows deductions only for damage beyond normal wear and tear, and only against bills. She drafts a short legal notice asking for the deposit within fifteen days, or for the bills on which any deduction is based, and refers to the photos. She also explains that a suit for a sum of this size may cost more in time than it recovers, and suggests the range within which a settlement would make sense. Whatever the landlord does next, the couple now knows what the claim is worth and what pursuing it will cost.
What should I bring to my first meeting with her?
Bring copies, not originals, unless she asks for an original. If your papers are scattered, bring them anyway; sorting them is part of her job.
Family matters
- Marriage certificate, or wedding photos and invitation card
- Details of children, schools and expenses
- Salary slips, income tax returns and bank statements
- Any complaint, FIR or court notice received
- List of stridhan and other belongings
Consumer complaints
- Invoice, booking form or policy
- Payment receipts and bank entries
- Emails, letters and complaint numbers
- Rejection letter or the builder's last communication
- Photos or reports showing the defect
Recovery and civil
- Agreement, invoice or written acknowledgement of the debt
- Bank statements showing payments
- Legal notice and any reply
- Title papers in property disputes
- Last order and next date in a pending case
Documentation
- Identity and address proof of all parties
- Property papers, if any
- Earlier drafts or the other side's draft
- Notes of the terms agreed
Does she work with clients living abroad?
Yes. Clients living abroad often have a property dispute, a recovery claim or a family matter in Delhi NCR and cannot attend every date. She handles these by video consultation and email, and explains at the start what can be done without the client being present and what cannot.
Where someone needs to act for you in India, a power of attorney executed abroad generally has to be attested at an Indian embassy or consulate and then stamped in India within the time the state's stamp law allows; she will give you the current requirements before you sign anything. Some family courts have allowed parties abroad to appear by video for their statements, but this depends on the court and the case, so ask before you book or cancel a flight.
What is her approach to a client's problem?
Read everything, write it down, tell the client the truth, and keep the file moving. That sounds simple, and it is, but most delays in litigation come from small things: a missed compliance, a document not filed with the plaint, an affidavit not sworn in time, a client who did not know they had to appear. She treats those small things as the main work.
She also wants clients to understand their own case. If you leave a meeting with her not knowing what happens next, ask again. A client who understands the case gives better instructions, and better instructions make better drafts.
Can I meet her at the Vaishali or Dwarka office?
Yes, by appointment. She meets clients at both offices, and the venue depends on where she is that day and what is easier for you. Many first meetings, especially for clients outside Delhi NCR or abroad, take place by video call, with the papers sent in advance.
For directions to both offices and how video consultations work, see the offices page. To start, send a short note through the online enquiry; she will reply with the next step.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Advocate Sadhna Singh?
Advocate Sadhna Singh is a partner at B.K. Singh & Associates, which has offices in Dwarka, New Delhi and Vaishali, Ghaziabad. She holds an M.A. and an LL.B. She is usually the first person clients speak to, drafts the pleadings, and handles family, consumer, civil, recovery and documentation matters directly.
What are Advocate Sadhna Singh's qualifications?
She holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) and a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), and like every practising advocate she is enrolled with a State Bar Council under the Advocates Act 1961. Her enrolment details appear on the vakalatnama she signs, and you can ask for them at any time.
Can I speak to Advocate Sadhna Singh about a divorce?
Yes. Family matters, including mutual consent and contested divorce, maintenance, custody and domestic violence cases, are a large part of her work. Bring your marriage details, any notices or complaints received, and income documents. Contested hearings are often argued with Advocate B.K. Singh.
How long does a mutual consent divorce take in Delhi?
Under section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act 1955, the petition is filed after at least one year of separation, and the second motion normally follows six months after the first. The court can waive the six-month period in suitable cases, following Amardeep Singh v Harveen Kaur (2017). The actual time depends on the court's dates and how settled the terms are.
Can she file my consumer complaint online?
Yes. Most consumer complaints are now filed on the e-Daakhil portal. She drafts the complaint from your documents, files it with the annexures and affidavit, and attends the hearings. No fee is payable for claims up to ₹5 lakh; above that, a fee applies according to the value.
What is the time limit for filing a consumer complaint?
Two years from the date the cause of action arose, under section 69 of the Consumer Protection Act 2019. A late complaint is admitted only if the commission accepts that there was sufficient cause for the delay, so file promptly. In a continuing problem, such as a builder's ongoing delay, the calculation can be different.
Can she help me recover money lent to a friend or relative?
Yes. The usual first step is a legal notice referring to the bank transfers or any written acknowledgement. If that fails, a recovery suit or, where the debt rests on a written contract, a summary suit under Order 37 CPC can follow. She will tell you honestly whether the amount and the other person's assets justify a suit.
What is a summary suit under Order 37?
It is a faster civil suit for recovering a fixed sum based on a written contract, bill of exchange, cheque or similar instrument. The defendant must get the court's leave to defend, and leave can be refused if the defence is not genuine. It suits cases where the debt is clearly documented and the other side has no real answer.
Will she draft my rent agreement?
Yes. She drafts rent agreements and leave and licence deeds, explains the stamp duty and whether registration is needed, and makes sure the deposit, notice period, lock-in, maintenance and damage clauses are clear. Clear terms on the deposit prevent the most common landlord and tenant dispute.
Does Advocate Sadhna Singh appear in court?
Yes. She appears in the matters she leads, such as family, consumer, civil and recovery cases, and on dates in other matters where required. In criminal, agency, tribunal and Supreme Court matters, Advocate B.K. Singh usually argues, with her preparing the drafts and managing the file.
How will I get updates about my case?
After every hearing you get a short update from her on WhatsApp or email: what the court did, the next date and what you need to do before it. Copies of orders are shared once uploaded. She also tells you when your presence is actually required, so you do not lose days on dates where nothing happens.
Is there a woman advocate I can speak to about a sensitive matter?
Yes. Advocate Sadhna Singh is the first contact for most matters, and many clients prefer to explain a family, domestic violence or harassment matter to her. Everything you tell her is confidential, and you decide how much detail to share at the first meeting.
Can she help with maintenance for a wife or children?
Yes. Maintenance can be claimed under section 144 of the BNSS, under the Hindu Marriage Act (including interim maintenance under section 24) and under the Domestic Violence Act. Both sides must file affidavits of assets and income following Rajnesh v Neha (2020). She prepares these carefully, because the amount is decided largely on them.
How are her fees decided?
Fees are not quoted on the website, in line with the Bar Council rules. They depend on the forum and the stages involved, are discussed at the first meeting, and are then agreed in writing, stage by stage. Court fees, stamp duty and other out-of-pocket costs are separate.
Can she handle a builder delay case?
Yes. A homebuyer facing delay can file a consumer complaint or a RERA complaint, and the Supreme Court in Newtech Promoters (2021) confirmed that choice. She compares the two on your facts: the amount paid, the relief you want, interest for delay under section 18 of RERA, and how quickly each forum is moving.
Does she handle insurance claim rejections?
Yes. She reads the policy, the claim papers and the repudiation letter, and checks whether the insurer's reason is actually supported by the policy terms. The route is usually the insurer's grievance cell, then the Insurance Ombudsman or a consumer commission, depending on the amount and what the policy says.
Can she help if I live abroad?
Yes. She handles matters for clients abroad by video and email, and tells you which steps need your presence. A power of attorney signed abroad usually needs attestation at an Indian embassy or consulate and stamping in India; ask for the current requirements before you sign.
Does she prepare and reply to legal notices?
Yes, for recovery, deposits, consumer disputes, property and family matters. A good notice states the facts with dates, refers to the documents, sets a clear deadline and says what will follow. Replying to a notice you have received matters just as much, and the reply should go out on time and without admissions you did not intend.
Can I call her directly?
Yes. The phone and WhatsApp number on this website reaches the firm, and she or Advocate B.K. Singh will respond. Sending the key documents with your message helps her give a useful reply the first time.
Where can I read about the firm's other advocate?
Advocate B.K. Singh's profile is on the Advocate B.K. Singh page, and the Our Associates page lists both advocates and the associate counsel the firm works with. In most matters you will deal with both of them, with one leading and the other knowing the file.