Founder & Partner

Adv. Mayura Navnit Maru

BSc. LLB · Founder, Artha Juris · 25+ Years Practice

Advocate Mayura Navnit Maru is a senior legal practitioner based in Mumbai, with over 25 years of independent practice before the Bombay High Court and various courts/tribunals across Pan India. An accomplished professional with a proven ability to represent clients in complex and challenging environments, she brings exceptional litigation strategy, client advocacy, and meticulous case management to the table.

Enrolment
MAH/2976/2002
High Court
O.S. Reg. No. 15412
Adv. Mayura Maru — Founder, Arthajuris
Adv. Mayura Navnit Maru
Professional Summary

A Career Built on Courtroom Excellence

Advocate Mayura Navnit Maru has spent over two and a half decades at the intersection of law and real-world impact. Her practice spans the Bombay High Court, District Courts, and all key tribunals across Maharashtra — including Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Panvel, Thane, Khalapur, Khopoli, and Alibaug.

She has acquired the best knowledge of the legal system to represent various types of clients in courts. Having handled an array of litigation and legal matters, she successfully represents the interests of corporate and individual clients on complex issues, transactions, agreements, and lawsuits.

A highly organised, dedicated, and strategic professional, Adv. Maru possesses solid interpersonal and communication skills essential for building key alliances and partnerships. She handles multiple assignments under high pressure with a positive attitude, ensuring effective case preparation and court proceedings.

Languages spoken: English, Hindi, Gujarati, and Marathi

Educational Qualifications
Bachelor of Law (LLB)
Kishanchand Chhellaram College, University of Mumbai
2002
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Wilson College, University of Mumbai
1998
Additional Details
Bar Enrolment:Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa, 2002
High Court Reg.:Bombay High Court O.S. No. 15412
Appellate Side:Enrollment No. I9788
Office:Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Languages:English, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi
Core Expertise
Handling Complex NegotiationsLitigation Strategy & ManagementClient Advocacy & Trial PreparationLegal Research & DocumentationDetail-Oriented & Keen ObservationPatience & Ability to ArgueInsolvency & NCLT ProceedingsSARFAESI & Banking Recovery
❖ Notable PIL
Mayura Maru v. State of Maharashtra
PIL No. 138 of 2012 · Bombay High Court

Challenged illegal and unauthorized constructions in Navi Mumbai and Trans-Thane Creek industrial areas. The bench led by Justice A.S. Oka ordered CIDCO, NMMC, and MIDC to identify tens of thousands of illegal structures and adopt a strict zero-tolerance policy against unauthorized development, establishing a landmark precedent under the MRTP Act.

❖ Court Presence
Bombay High Court (Appellate & Original Side)
NCLT — Insolvency & Winding Up
DRT & DRAT Proceedings
RERA, CIDCO, MIDC & SRA Matters
Consumer Forum & Civil Courts
Criminal Courts across Maharashtra
Debts Recovery Tribunal (DRT), Mumbai
Family Courts, Mumbai
District Courts: Mumbai, Raigad, Panvel, Thane, Alibaug, Khopoli
Career Timeline

Professional Experience

Freelance Lawyer at Self Employed
2007 – Present

Independent legal practice handling an array of litigation and non-litigation matters for corporate and individual clients before the Bombay High Court and various courts/tribunals across Pan India.

Associate Advocate at D. M. Harish & Co. Advocates
2005 – 2007

Assisted and represented clients in comprehensive civil and corporate litigation, focusing on high-stakes business disputes and regulatory compliance.

Associate Advocate at Little & Co. Advocates and Solicitors
2003 – 2005

Drafting, legal research, and representation in extensive corporate and civil cases at one of India's oldest and most prestigious law firms.

Legal Assistant at Mahimtura and Co. Advocates and Solicitors
2002 – 2003

Supported senior advocates in property law, title searches, conveyancing, and dispute resolution mechanisms.

Legal Assistant at Kantawala & Co. Advocates and Solicitors
2001 – 2002

Assisted in civil litigation, evidence preparation, documentation, and court filings.

Areas of Practice

Detailed Practice Areas

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Corporate & Business Law

Corporate matters, business contracts, and commercial advisory
Arbitration and alternative dispute resolution
Winding up petitions before NCLT
Drafting and filing proceedings under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC)
Arguing NCLT matters and obtaining orders
Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT) and DRAT proceedings
Corporate governance compliance
Advocacy for investor protection, including representations to SEBI on unregulated online investment platforms.
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Real Estate & Property Law

Title search reports and comprehensive property reviews
All aspects of residential property transfers, RERA, CIDCO, MIDC matters
Redevelopment projects, SRA, MLRC, Tenancy Act, and Land Laws
Contract preparation, preparing and closing of documents and Statements
Real estate and property cases for Trial
Create and modify commercial lease, access agreements
Review related loan documents related to financial agreements
Maharashtra Ownership Flats Act (MOFA) and MRTP Act disputes
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Civil Litigation

Consumer Forum cases and Banking litigation
Recovery of money suits
Motor accident claims
Medical negligence cases
Defamation suits and general Civil Suits
Testamentary matters (Probate, Letters of Administration, Succession)
Miscellaneous civil applications across courts in Maharashtra
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Family Law

Divorce and matrimonial disputes
Domestic violence matters
Child custody and guardianship
Maintenance and alimony proceedings
Property-related family disputes
Family court litigation across Mumbai & Maharashtra
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Banking & Finance

Debt recovery and banking tribunal matters
SARFAESI Act proceedings
NPA resolution and enforcement
Loan documentation review and vetting
Financial disputes and recovery suits before DRT, Mumbai
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Public Interest Litigation

Landmark PIL No. 138 of 2012 — Bombay High Court
Challenged illegal/unauthorized constructions in Navi Mumbai and Trans-Thane Creek industrial areas
Resulted in bench-led orders by Justice A.S. Oka
Forced CIDCO, NMMC, and MIDC to identify tens of thousands of illegal structures
Established "zero-tolerance" policy toward unauthorized development
Landmark precedent on MRTP Act and development control regulations
✦ Bar Council of India — Notice

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