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Madhusudan V.

Senior Associate

madhu@sanctumlaw.com

+91 97402 42321

Academic qualification

  • B.Com, Alvas Education Foundation, Moodbidre.

  • LL.B, KLE Society’s Law College, Bangalore

Core focus areas

Civil & writ litigation, General Corporate.

Previous affiliations

Chambers of advocate T.Karumbaiah, Bangalore

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Rajath Hongal

Associate

rajath@sanctumlaw.com

 +91 96327 77619

Academic qualification

B.A., LL.B (Hons.), Bangalore Institute of Legal Studies, Bangalore

Core focus areas

Criminal law | service law | family law.

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Gautham R.

Associate

gautham@sanctumlaw.com

+91 87623 12065

Academic qualification

B.A., LL.B, University Law College, Bangalore

Recipient of four gold medals for academic proficiency-

  • Sri A.C. Nanjappa Memorial Gold Medal for securing 1st Rank in the University

  • Pradhana Shiromani Nyapathi Madhava Rao Gold Medal for Family Law

  • Mapanna Kharge Memorial Gold Medal for Constitutional Law

  • Justice P.K. Syamsundar Memorial Gold Medal for Civil Procedure Code and Limitation Act

Core focus areas

Criminal law | Service law | Family law.

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Akshay N.

Office Manager & Court Clerk

contact@sanctumlaw.com

+91 74116 32728





 

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Bhumika Gopal

Associate

bhumika@sanctumlaw.com

+91 94803 00219

Academic qualification

  • B.B.A., LL.B (Hons.), School of Law, Christ University, Bangalore

Core focus areas

Civil & writ litigation, and Alternate Dispute Resolution

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Anusha Bharath

Associate

anusha@sanctumlaw.com  +91 99807 68496

Academic qualification

  • B.Com, LL.B (Hons.) Tamil Nadu National Law University, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu

Core focus areas

Civil & commercial litigation, and General Corporate.

January 2021 | Sammith S. and Armaan Patkar

This paper reviews the enforcement of individual liability under the anti-trust law in India. Primarily underscoring the need for meaningful investigations and fair and equitable enforcement of individual liability, this paper sets out findings and recommendations in relation to sequencing, standard of proof, procedure, and the scope of investigations under the Competition Act.

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August 2015 | Sammith S.

This paper looks into the issues of anticompetitive conduct by e-tailers either addressed wrongly or left unaddressed by various orders of the Competition Commission of India, and also analyses certain other conduct of leading e-tailers which have the potential to cause further anticompetitive harm to the delicate dynamics of the nascent e-commerce revolution in India.

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March 2015 | Sammith S.

There has been widespread resistance for the proposed amendments to the Land Acquisition Act. This article however argues that the changes signal a paradigm shift in Indian policy making to facilitate investment and cut red tape, while at the same time retaining safeguards for farmers.

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Updates

DECEMBER 2021

Clarification on amended KPA Rules

Clarification Karnataka Planning Authorities (Amendment) Rules Sanctum Law Update

DECEMBER 2021

August 2015 | Sammith S.

This paper looks into the issues of anticompetitive conduct by e-tailers either addressed wrongly or left unaddressed by various orders of the Competition Commission of India, and also analyses certain other conduct of leading e-tailers which have the potential to cause further anticompetitive harm to the delicate dynamics of the nascent e-commerce revolution in India.

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March 2015 | Sammith S.

There has been widespread resistance for the proposed amendments to the Land Acquisition Act. This article however argues that the changes signal a paradigm shift in Indian policy making to facilitate investment and cut red tape, while at the same time retaining safeguards for farmers.

Read More

Clarification Karnataka Planning Authorities Rules Sanctum Law Update

DECEMBER 2021

DECEMBER 2021

Clarification on amended KPA Rules

Clarification Karnataka Planning Authorities (Amendment) Rules Sanctum Law Update

DECEMBER 2021

Clarification Karnataka Planning Authorities Rules Sanctum Law Update

DECEMBER 2021

January 2021 | Sammith S. and Armaan Patkar

This paper reviews the enforcement of individual liability under the anti-trust law in India. Primarily underscoring the need for meaningful investigations and fair and equitable enforcement of individual liability, this paper sets out findings and recommendations in relation to sequencing, standard of proof, procedure, and the scope of investigations under the Competition Act. 

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Sammith S

Founder and Principal attorney

sammith@sanctumlaw.com

+91 98868 38852

Academic qualification

  • B.A.L, LL.B, University Law College, Bangalore Recipient of two gold medals for academic proficiency-

    • Prof. V.B. Coutinho Gold Medal for Jurisprudence

    • Pradhana Shiromani Nyapathi Madhava Rao Gold Medal for Family Law

  • LL.M (International Business Law), London School of Economics & Political Science, London Jhunjhunwala-LSE India Scholar

Core focus areas

Commercial and contentious litigation, writ litigation, real estate law, arbitration, criminal law, company law, contract law, white collar crime, employment law, family law, competition (antitrust) law, intellectual property litigation and technology, media & telecommunications laws.

Previous affiliations

Industry leading antitrust practices at India’s magic circle law firms, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas and AZB & Partners.

 

Sammith is the founder of Sanctum Law. He represents most of South India’s leading real estate developers having presence in Bangalore, in addition to being an empanelled advisor to Confederation of Real Estate Developers Associations of India (CREDAI), Bangalore/Karnataka, and a Governing Body Secretary of the India-Building Information Modelling Association (IBIMA).

 

Sammith appears for and advises a wide variety of clients ranging from multinational conglomerates to start-up enterprises. He is an ardent litigator and has appeared before the Supreme Court and various High Courts. In addition, he regularly assists in settling various types of agreements, compliance audits and real estate title due diligence.

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Shivanand S

Mentor and Senior Consultant

shivanand@sanctumlaw.com

+91 94484 78861

Academic qualification

  • B.Com, Kuvempu University, Shivamogga

  • LL.B, Sree Jagadguru Renukacharya College of Law, Bangalore

Core focus areas

Commercial and contentious litigation, real estate law, criminal law, family law.

Previous affiliations

Shivanand is a mentor and senior consultant with Sanctum Law. With an experience spanning more than 30 years, Shivanand carries the reputation of being a stand-out arguing counsel and has an excellent rapport with members of both the Bar and the Bench. Shivanand has successfully represented leading real estate players and multinational companies in matters before the Karnataka High Court and the Supreme Court of India.

 

Shivanand holds the distinction of the being the first advocate to cross-examine former Prime Minister of India, Mr. HD Deve Gowda, in an election petition. He has also successfully appeared in writ petitions contesting arbitrary land laws such as the Karnataka Land Revenue Act, Karnataka Land Reforms Act, Land Acquisition Act, etc. His in-depth knowledge of land laws makes him the preferred choice of leading real estate players for availing a wide array of legal services ranging from title opinions to representation in writ petitions. His experience and thorough understanding of the legal system makes him an invaluable asset to the firm.

SAMMITH S

sammith@sanctumlaw.com

+91 98868 38852

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Botany in The Developing World

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Women's Soccer vs. NYU

Sept. 23, 2023 at 11am

Innovation Day 2023

Sept. 23, 2023 at 11am

University Symphony Orchestra

Sept. 23, 2023 at 11am

Student Council Elections

Sept. 23, 2023 at 11am

SAMMITH S

Founder and Principal attorney

sammith@sanctumlaw.com

+91 98868 38852

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Academic qualification

  • B.A.L, LL.B, University Law College, Bangalore Recipient of two gold medals for academic proficiency-

    • Prof. V.B. Coutinho Gold Medal for Jurisprudence

    • Pradhana Shiromani Nyapathi Madhava Rao Gold Medal for Family Law

  • LL.M (International Business Law), London School of Economics & Political Science, London Jhunjhunwala-LSE India Scholar

Core focus areas

Commercial and contentious litigation, writ litigation, real estate law, arbitration, criminal law, company law, contract law, white collar crime, employment law, family law, competition (antitrust) law, intellectual property litigation and technology, media & telecommunications laws.

Previous affiliations

Industry leading antitrust practices at India’s magic circle law firms, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas and AZB & Partners.

 

Sammith is the founder of Sanctum Law. He represents most of South India’s leading real estate developers having presence in Bangalore, in addition to being an empanelled advisor to Confederation of Real Estate Developers Associations of India (CREDAI), Bangalore/Karnataka, and a Governing Body Secretary of the India-Building Information Modelling Association (IBIMA).

 

Sammith appears for and advises a wide variety of clients ranging from multinational conglomerates to start-up enterprises. He is an ardent litigator and has appeared before the Supreme Court and various High Courts. In addition, he regularly assists in settling various types of agreements, compliance audits and real estate title due diligence.

SHIVANAND S

Mentor and Senior Consultant

shivanand@sanctumlaw.com

+91 94484 78861

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Academic qualification

  • B.Com, Kuvempu University, Shivamogga

  • LL.B, Sree Jagadguru Renukacharya College of Law, Bangalore

Core focus areas

Commercial and contentious litigation, real estate law, criminal law, family law.

Previous affiliations

Shivanand is a mentor and senior consultant with Sanctum Law. With an experience spanning more than 30 years, Shivanand carries the reputation of being a stand-out arguing counsel and has an excellent rapport with members of both the Bar and the Bench. Shivanand has successfully represented leading real estate players and multinational companies in matters before the Karnataka High Court and the Supreme Court of India.

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