Brus Chambers is registered
with the Honble Supreme Court of India as an Advocate-on-Record (AOR)
law firm, having complied with all statutory and procedural requirements
stipulated under Order IV of the Supreme Court Rules, 2013. By virtue of such
registration, the firm is legally and institutionally authorised to act, appear,
and file on behalf of parties in all classes of matters before the Honble
Supreme Court of India. This institutional accreditation confers upon Brus
Chambers the statutory prerogative to provide full-service representation across
the entire spectrum of Supreme Court litigation, encompassing civil, criminal,
constitutional, and commercial domains.
The Supreme Court practice
at Brus Chambers is spearheaded by a formidable and strategically integrated
team comprising Mr. Tanuj Agarwal (Head of the Supreme Court Practice), Ms.
Poonam Sharma (Senior Counsel, New Delhi Operations), Dr. Shrikant Hathi
(Managing Partner), Ms. Binita Hathi (Senior Partner), and Ms. Joni Oraon (Legal
Analyst and Procedural Coordinator). Each member of this team brings to the
table a blend of legal acumen, jurisdictional experience, and procedural
fluency, enabling the firm to operate at the highest levels of advocacy before
the apex court. The combination of in-house AORs, senior advisory strength, and
a structured legal support framework ensures that every matter instituted,
defended, or prosecuted by the firm is underpinned by strategic foresight and
compliance with the stringent procedural norms applicable before the Supreme
Court. Dr. Hathi and Ms. Hathi are registered Advocate on Record of the Supreme
Court of India.
Scope of Supreme Court
Litigation Services
Brus Chambers undertakes a
wide array of litigation mandates before the Honble Supreme Court of India.
The firm has developed robust capabilities in managing diverse matters,
including but not limited to:
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Special
Leave Petitions (SLPs) under Article 136 of the Constitution of India:
The firm routinely drafts, files, and argues SLPsboth in civil and
criminal domainsarising from judgments of High Courts and tribunals.
These petitions are often of far-reaching legal consequence and require
intensive legal analysis and drafting precision.
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Civil
Appeals: Appeals arising under various statutes and from judgments
rendered by High Courts and statutory appellate forums are regularly
prosecuted and defended by Brus Chambers on behalf of its domestic and
international clientele.
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Arbitration
Petitions: The firm is proficient in handling Arbitration Petitions
under Section 11 (appointment of arbitrator), Section 9 (interim relief),
Section 34 (challenge to award), and Section 36 (enforcement of award) of
the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, particularly those that
culminate in proceedings before the Honble Supreme Court.
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Writ
Petitions under Article 32: The firm advises and represents
petitioners and respondents in writ petitions filed directly before the
Honble Supreme Court seeking enforcement of fundamental rights.
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Public
Interest Litigations (PILs): Brus Chambers is engaged in select
PILs that raise issues of constitutional, environmental, economic, and
social significance with national implications.
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Original
Suits under Article 131: In disputes involving inter-State and
Centre-State issues, the firm has the capability to initiate or defend
original suits filed directly under the exclusive original jurisdiction of
the Honble Supreme Court.
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Transfer
Petitions: Matters involving transfer of proceedings from one court
to another under Section 25 of the Code of Civil Procedure are routinely
undertaken by the firm.
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Election
Petitions and References: Brus Chambers has experience in
representing stakeholders in election-related disputes under Article 329 of
the Constitution and references under Article 143.
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Review
and Curative Petitions: The firm advises clients on the
formulation, filing, and prospects of review petitions under Article 137 and
curative petitions following the principles laid down by the Supreme Court.
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Miscellaneous
and Interlocutory Applications: Procedural interlocutory reliefs,
modification applications, exemption requests, and condonation of delay
applications are routinely attended to by the firms Supreme Court desk.
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Criminal
Appeals, Jail Petitions, Habeas Corpus, and Bail Matters: The firm
also handles criminal appellate jurisdiction and bail matters, often arising
from special leave jurisdiction or directly filed jail petitions.
Core Leadership of the
Supreme Court Practice
The Supreme Court team is
led by Mr. Tanuj Agarwal, who serves as the principal litigator and strategist
for Brus Chambers apex court matters. Mr. Agarwal possesses a rich and
diverse experience in appellate litigation and has previously been associated
with Parekh & Co. in New Delhi, honing his skills in Supreme Court procedure
and advocacy. Under his stewardship, the firm has developed an agile and
responsive litigation unit that addresses complex matters with both urgency and
depth.
Ms. Poonam Sharma, who
began her legal career with Brus Chambers in Mumbai, now leads the firms
litigation operations in New Delhi. She serves as the resident legal coordinator
for Supreme Court filings and regularly argues matters of significant legal and
commercial consequence. Her transition from Mumbai to New Delhi has allowed for
a strategic extension of the firms pan-India litigation presence.
Dr. Shrikant Hathi and Ms.
Binita HathiManaging Partner and Senior Partner respectivelyare both
registered Advocates-on-Record and maintain an active presence in all
constitutional and high-stakes litigation before the Honble Supreme Court.
Their deep-rooted knowledge across shipping, infrastructure, transnational law,
and commercial arbitration ensures that Brus Chambers Supreme Court briefs
are substantiated with both domain expertise and legal authority.
Ms. Joni Oraon, a Legal
Analyst and a key team member, is responsible for monitoring filing schedules,
coordinating with court clerks, liaising with briefing counsel, and reviewing
pleadings for procedural compliance. She also assists in substantive research,
court registry interactions, and is often present during final hearings.
The Advocate-on-Record
System and Compliance at Brus Chambers
The Supreme Court of India
functions under a codified regime whereby only Advocates-on-Record are
authorised to file and act on behalf of litigants. The role of an AOR is not
merely procedural but encompasses institutional accountability. Brus Chambers
in-house AORs undertake this role with full diligence, ensuring technical
compliance at every stage of litigation, from drafting and vetting to filing and
oral submissions.
The requirements for
becoming an AOR are stringent and include:
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Four
Years of Practice at the Bar;
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One
Year of Training Under a Designated AOR in Active Practice;
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Successful
Completion of the AOR Examination conducted by the Honble
Supreme Court in four core papers: Practice & Procedure, Drafting,
Professional Ethics, and Leading Cases;
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Maintenance
of a Registered Office Within Ten Miles of the Supreme Court, with
a registered clerk;
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Approval
by the Chamber Judge of the Supreme Court, post-fulfilment of all
regulatory and ethical obligations.
The firm also includes
professionals who qualify for the limited exemption available to Bombay
Solicitors with over seven years enrolment and compliance, thereby further
strengthening the firms procedural base under legacy norms recognised by the
Honble Supreme Court.
Methodology and Execution
in Litigation
Brus Chambers litigation
process is distinguished by its methodical and collaborative approach. Every
matter is subjected to multiple stages of reviewfrom preliminary issue
framing, cause of action vetting, jurisdictional scrutiny, and legal precedent
mappingto final drafting, filing, and hearing preparation. The firms
internal review matrix ensures that pleadings are not only legally sound but
also strategically crafted to address the unique tendencies of the Supreme Court
Bench before which the matter is listed.
For matters requiring
advanced oratory and nuanced interpretation of precedent, the firm regularly
briefs and instructs Senior Advocates designated by the Supreme Court of India.
Such engagements are coordinated through the firms AORs, with full oversight
on both content and oral advocacy strategy. The firm maintains a well-curated
roster of Senior Counsel and industry experts for such matters.
Where the clients budget
does not permit the engagement of Senior Counsel, in-house lawyers, including
Mr. Agarwal, Ms. Sharma, Dr. Hathi, and Ms. Hathi, appear directly and have
developed a respected reputation at the Bar for their persuasive advocacy and
procedural fluency.
Institutional Advantage
and Strategic Positioning
The in-house AOR presence
provides Brus Chambers with a significant institutional advantage in managing
Supreme Court litigation. From controlling costs to expediting filings and
managing sensitive procedural exigencies, the firm is structurally equipped to
deliver high-quality representation with minimal reliance on external
intermediaries. This autonomy allows for consistent procedural integrity, client
transparency, and agility in response to court directions and urgent listings.
Clients regularly entrust
the firm with time-sensitive, high-value, and precedent-setting disputes owing
to its:
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In-depth
understanding of Supreme Court rules, circulars, and registry practices;
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Rapid
and compliant filings, even in emergent circumstances;
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Seamless
coordination across various courts and tribunals feeding into the Supreme
Court appellate pipeline;
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Proven
track record in obtaining interim reliefs, stays, and final judgments in
contentious matters of national and commercial significance.
Clientele and Case
Categories
The firm advises a broad
range of stakeholders including Indian and multinational corporates, public
sector undertakings (PSUs), arbitrators, government departments, High Net-Worth
Individuals (HNIs), shipping and infrastructure conglomerates, and NGOs. The
matters span across constitutional law, taxation, mining, oil & gas,
maritime law, environmental law, energy and power regulation, financial fraud,
white collar crime, human rights, and electoral law, among others.
Each matter is treated
with a deep commitment to legal excellence and client interest. Detailed client
consultations, upfront analysis of legal remedies, and honest risk assessments
are integral to the firms litigation ethos. The firm frequently appears in
urgent listings, including early hearing applications and special mentions,
leveraging its court presence to safeguard client interests in high-pressure
litigation environments.
Brus Chambers is
unequivocally positioned as a preeminent Supreme Court law firm, having both the
formal accreditation of an AOR law firm and the internal infrastructure required
to manage litigation of the highest order. Our teams credibility at the Bar,
intimate understanding of the Supreme Courts jurisprudential trends, and
mastery of procedural requirements render us a preferred litigation partner for
complex, high-stakes, and precedent-driven matters before the Honble Supreme
Court of India.
Clients engaging Brus
Chambers for Supreme Court representation are assured of a legal strategy that
is not only procedurally sound but also judicially persuasive, commercially
intelligent, and institutionally competent.