1980
The Foundation of Abhay Bharadwaj & Associates
1980
The Foundation of Abhay Bharadwaj & Associates
Late Shree Abhay Bharadwaj founded the firm and began his practice in the subordinate courts of Rajkot, laying the foundation of a legal legacy that would inspire generations of advocates. Shri Bharadwaj started his practice in the field of criminal litigation in Rajkot.
1987
Established a Strong Criminal Litigation Practice
1987
Established a Strong Criminal Litigation Practice
We established a strong criminal law practice and extended our services across Saurashtra and Gujarat.
1992
Civil Law Expansion
1992
Going Beyond Criminal Litigation — Civil Law
We broadened our expertise into civil law, offering comprehensive solutions for diverse civil legal disputes.
1998
Family Justice
1998
A Commitment to Family Justice
Our firm expanded its services to family law, providing compassionate guidance through sensitive personal matters.
2015
A Landmark Defence
2015
A Landmark Defence
Shri Abhay Bharadwaj represented the accused in the much-discussed Gulbarg Society Massacre case arising from the 2002 Gujarat Riots, establishing himself as Gujarat's most respected trial court advocate.
2016
Appointment to Law Commission
2016
Appointment to Law Commission
Shri Abhay Bharadwaj was nominated as a Member of the 21st Law Commission of India, becoming one of the few practicing advocates in the country to receive the distinction.
2018
Service Beyond the Courtroom
2018
Service Beyond the Courtroom
Shri Abhay Bharadwaj was appointed as a member of the Search-cum-Selection Committee by the Government of India for the selection of the Presiding Officers at the Central Government Industrial Tribunal.
2020
From Trial Court Litigation to Being a Member of Rajya Sabha
2020
From Trial Court Litigation to Being a Member of Rajya Sabha
The BJP nominated Shri Abhay Bharadwaj's candidature for the 2020 Rajya Sabha elections in Gujarat. Upon his election, Shri Abhay Bharadwaj possibly became the first African-born member of Parliament.
2020
Carrying the Legacy Forward
2020
Carrying the Legacy Forward
After the passing away of Shri Abhay Bharadwaj in 2020, Adv. Ansh Bharadwaj assumed leadership of the firm. With a team of 50+ lawyers across Gujarat, he carried forward a legacy built on excellence, integrity and service.
2021 to 2024
Public Service Leadership
2021 to 2024
Public Service Leadership
At the age of 26, Adv. Ansh Bharadwaj became the youngest ever convener of the Rajkot City BJP Legal Cell, strengthening his legal outreach to various untouched needs of the society at large.
2023
State of the Art Office
2023
State of the Art Office
Abhay Bharadwaj & Associates shifted to a state of the art office catering to modern-day needs of trial court litigation.
2024
Defamation Case
2024
Defamation Case
Adv. Ansh Bharadwaj represented Shri Vijay Rupani in his defamation case, wherein the four accused presented their unconditional apologies to Shri Vijay Rupani.
2026
Entering into the Corporate Sector
2026
Entering into the Corporate Sector
The expansion of Abhay Bharadwaj & Associates into the Corporate and IPR sector marked its evolution into Saurashtra's first full-service law firm, offering comprehensive legal solutions across diverse practice areas.
The principles that built this firm.
Integrity
Without compromise. In every matter at every stage.
Preparation
Without shortcuts. Every case is built before it is argued.
Advocacy
Without theatrics. The strength of the argument not the volume.
Service
Without noise. The client's outcome is the only measure.
The people behind the firm.
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