Advocate Sharan Jain, S Jain & Attorneys
Jain Advocate in Bangalore: Sharan Jain
A Jain lawyer in Bengaluru for families, businesses and institutions: family and matrimonial law, succession, property, trusts and commercial disputes, for clients of every community.
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- Karnataka High Court & Bengaluru trial courts
- Panel Advocate, KUIDFC (Govt of Karnataka)
- Confidential by default
- Pro bono Fridays, by prior appointment
People reach this page searching for a Jain advocate or Jain lawyer in Bangalore for two different reasons, and both land in the right place. Some are looking for Advocate Sharan Jain, the founder of S Jain & Attorneys, a Bengaluru litigation and advisory practice. Others are members of the Jain community who want counsel familiar with how the law actually treats Jains: which statutes govern a Jain marriage or inheritance, how a sangha or temple trust should be structured, and how community institutions defend their rights.
Sharan Jain is a Jain advocate enrolled with the Karnataka State Bar Council, practising before the Karnataka High Court and the Bengaluru trial courts, and empanelled as a panel advocate of KUIDFC, the Government of Karnataka's urban infrastructure corporation. The practice serves clients of every faith and community; what this page adds is the specific law that matters when the client or the institution is Jain.
The law that governs Jains, at a glance
S.2(1)(b)
Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
The Act expressly extends to any person who is Jaina by religion. Marriage and divorce for Jains run on the HMA.
1956
Hindu Succession Act
Inheritance among Jains is governed by the HSA, including the 2005 equal coparcenary rights of daughters.
Jan 2014
National minority status
Jains notified as a minority community under the NCM Act, 1992, engaging Article 30 rights for institutions.
S.29(2)
Customs preserved
The HMA saves proved customary rights. Jain customs apply where strictly proved in evidence.
Statutory positions stated generally. How they apply always depends on the facts.
What the practice covers
Legal services Jain families and institutions actually need
The framework
Which law governs Jains in India
For family law, the answer is largely statutory Hindu law by express extension: the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 and the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 all apply to persons who are Jaina by religion. A Jain marriage is solemnised and dissolved under the HMA; a Jain inheritance devolves under the HSA, with daughters holding equal coparcenary rights since 2005.
Two Jain-specific layers sit on top. First, custom: the statutes preserve proved customary rights, and Jain communities do carry distinct customs; a party relying on one must prove it strictly. Second, institutional law: since the January 2014 minority notification, Jain educational institutions can claim the protections of Article 30 of the Constitution, and Jain religious and charitable bodies are structured and fought over under trust, society and endowment law. Questions such as the constitutional status of religious practices continue to be debated in the courts, which is exactly why structure and documentation matter before a dispute begins.
If you are comparing counsel and searching for the best Jain advocate in Bangalore, treat every 'best' claim with suspicion, including any made about us: the Bar Council of India prohibits advocates from advertising superiority, so the honest test is enrolment, court experience, a written fee structure and a frank first assessment. Our guide to choosing a law firm sets out the questions worth asking.
Common questions
Jain advocate FAQs
Are Jains governed by Hindu law in India?+
For most family matters, yes. The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 and the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 expressly extend to any person who is Jaina by religion, so marriage, divorce, maintenance, guardianship, adoption and inheritance for Jains generally run on the same statutes as for Hindus, subject to proved customs.
Can Jain customs override the standard statutory rules?+
Where a custom is ancient, certain and reasonable, and the party relying on it proves it with evidence, the Hindu Marriage Act preserves customary rights, including customary divorce. Courts test such customs strictly, so documentation and community evidence matter.
Are Jains a minority community in law?+
Yes. The Government of India notified Jains as a national minority community in January 2014 under the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992. Among other things, this engages Article 30 rights for Jain educational institutions.
How are Jain temples, sanghas and trusts governed?+
It depends on the structure: a registered public charitable or religious trust, a registered society, or a company with charitable objects. Governance disputes, trustee removal, accounts and property questions run under trust and society law and, where applicable, State endowment law. Getting the structure right at the start avoids most litigation later.
Is Advocate Sharan Jain from the Jain community?+
Yes. Sharan Jain is a Jain advocate practising in Bengaluru, the founder of S Jain and Attorneys, and a panel advocate of KUIDFC, the Government of Karnataka urban infrastructure corporation. The firm serves clients of every community.
What should I check before engaging any advocate, Jain or otherwise?+
Verify enrolment with the State Bar Council, ask which courts the advocate appears in regularly, ask for a clear written fee structure, and expect a realistic assessment of your matter rather than a guaranteed outcome. No advocate can lawfully promise a result.
Which courts does the firm appear in?+
The Karnataka High Court, the City Civil Courts and Family Courts at Bengaluru, Consumer Commissions, NCLT Bengaluru and the Motor Accident Claims Tribunals, along with arbitration and mediation forums.
Does the firm handle matters outside Bengaluru or for NRIs?+
Yes. The firm regularly represents NRI and outstation clients through video consultations, powers of attorney and local appearances, including cross-border family, property and succession matters.
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About the author: Sharan Jain is a Jain advocate in Bengaluru, founder of S Jain & Attorneys and a panel advocate of KUIDFC, practising before the Karnataka High Court and Bengaluru trial courts.
This page is general legal information for public awareness, not legal advice or solicitation. Statutory references are stated generally; consult a qualified advocate about your specific matter.