At a glance: Advocate Kanisth Manuja appears at Tis Hazari Courts in criminal, bail, matrimonial and civil matters, and meets clients at his Delhi High Court chamber (S-307) or his Pitampura office. Which court hears your matter depends on the police station or the property, not on where you live. Bring the FIR, notice, summons or order you hold and call +91 9990856569.
Tis Hazari is among the oldest and busiest district court complexes in Delhi. Advocate Kanisth Manuja practises as an advocate in Tis Hazari Court and conducts matters personally. This page explains what the complex handles, how a matter usually runs there, and what to have ready before a first consultation.
What Tis Hazari Court covers
The Tis Hazari complex houses the Sessions Courts, Magistrates’ courts, civil courts and the Family Courts that serve its districts, which cover parts of Central and North Delhi. Which court is the right one is fixed by where the police station sits, where the property lies, or where the cause of action arose, and since Delhi’s district boundaries have been reorganised over the years, it is worth confirming the court from your FIR or documents before anything is filed. A petition filed in the wrong district loses time.
Matters handled at Tis Hazari
- Regular bail and anticipatory bail before the Magistrate and the Sessions Court
- Criminal trials under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
- Matrimonial matters before the Family Court, including divorce, maintenance and custody
- Domestic violence proceedings
- Civil suits for possession, injunction, recovery, declaration and partition
- Landlord and tenant disputes
How a matter usually runs at Tis Hazari
- First consultation. I read the FIR, notice or plaint and the orders passed so far, and tell you plainly what the options are and what they will not achieve.
- Forum check. Confirm the correct court and whether an urgent step, such as a bail application or a request for interim relief, must come first.
- Filing. Vakalatnama, application or pleading, with supporting documents. Bail applications are usually listed within days or weeks of filing; ordinary civil filings are numbered and listed in the usual course.
- Appearance and hearings. Dates at district courts are short-term and can shift. Expect the next date to be some weeks away in most ordinary matters, and sooner in urgent ones.
- Order and next step. If the result is unfavourable, the remedy is usually an appeal or revision before the Sessions Court or the High Court, or a petition before the Delhi High Court, where the same advocate can carry the matter forward.
Realistic timelines
| Step | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Bail application, once filed | A few days to a few weeks, depending on the offence and the state of the investigation |
| Anticipatory bail | Interim protection is often considered early; final disposal takes weeks |
| Divorce by mutual consent | Several months, because of the statutory waiting period between motions |
| Contested divorce, criminal trial or civil suit | Commonly years; this depends on the court’s load and on cooperation of the parties |
These are ranges, not promises. Each matter moves at its own pace, and nobody can honestly promise an outcome or a date.
Why regular appearance at the complex helps
District court work turns on small practical points: which court is taking up which category of matter, how the board runs on a given day, how quickly a certified copy can be obtained, and whether the record is complete before an urgent application is moved. Appearing at the complex regularly means these are checked in person rather than by phone, and a client in North or Central Delhi can meet at the Pitampura office, opposite Rohini Court, instead of travelling to the High Court.
Advocate in Tis Hazari Court: what to ask before you engage anyone
- Will the advocate you meet be the advocate who appears in your matter?
- Has the correct court been identified from the FIR or the property papers?
- What are the realistic stages, and what is the next step after an adverse order?
- Are you being told where the matter is weak, as well as where it is strong?
I answer all four at the first meeting, on the documents, before any filing is made.
What I will and will not tell you
I set out the realistic options, the likely stages and the time each route takes, and I say plainly where a matter is weak. I do not promise results and I do not quote dates I cannot control. Each matter is conducted on its documents and on current law, meaning the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam.
Documents to bring
- FIR, charge-sheet, notice, summons or plaint, whichever you have received
- All court orders passed so far, with dates
- Identity and address proof
- For property matters: title papers, sale deed, agreement, mutation or tax records
- For matrimonial matters: marriage certificate, and any complaints or notices exchanged
- A short written timeline of events
Higher courts and other complexes
If a matter has to go up, it can be taken to the Delhi High Court, where Advocate Kanisth Manuja’s principal chamber is. Matters are also handled at Karkardooma Court, Rohini Court, Saket and Dwarka. The courts page lists all of them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an advocate in Tis Hazari Court who will handle my matter personally?
Yes. Advocate Kanisth Manuja appears at Tis Hazari Courts himself and conducts matters personally, rather than passing them on after the first meeting.
Where can I meet you?
At the principal chamber, S-307, 3rd Floor, Delhi High Court, Pragati Vihar, New Delhi 110003, or at the office at AD-13B, First Floor, Pitampura, opposite Rohini Court, New Delhi 110034. Call before you travel so that the meeting is fixed around the court’s sitting hours.
How do I know whether my case belongs at Tis Hazari?
For criminal matters it follows the police station investigating the FIR. For civil matters it follows where the property lies or the cause of action arose. Your documents will usually make this clear; if not, it can be checked in the first consultation.
Can an urgent bail application be listed quickly?
Often, where the papers are complete and the relevant court is sitting. Speed depends on the offence, the stage of investigation and the court’s board that day.
Are matrimonial matters heard at Tis Hazari?
Yes. The Family Courts at Tis Hazari hear divorce, maintenance, custody and related matters within their jurisdiction.
Can the same advocate take my matter to the High Court?
Yes. If an appeal, revision or writ becomes necessary, Advocate Kanisth Manuja appears before the Delhi High Court as well.
What should I bring to the first meeting?
Every paper you have received, all orders passed, and a short timeline. Bring the originals if you can.
Related pages
Criminal lawyer in Delhi · Bail lawyer in Delhi · Matrimonial lawyer in Delhi · Civil lawyer in Delhi · Property lawyer in Delhi
Speak to Advocate Kanisth Manuja
If you need an advocate at Tis Hazari Court, early advice usually costs less than late repair. Call +91 9990856569 or email advocatekanisth@gmail.com with a short summary and any orders or notices you hold. Principal chamber: S-307, 3rd Floor, Delhi High Court, Pragati Vihar, New Delhi 110003.
This page is for general information only and is not an advertisement or solicitation. It does not create an advocate–client relationship, and nothing here is a promise of any particular outcome.