We strive to uphold the constitutional principles, protection of individual rights and work towards social cause.
Carrying forward a legacy of integrity, justice, constitutional law, social cause and public interest.
Our office is led by the legacy of Adv. Lily Thomas, a trailblazer in Indian constitutional law. We maintain a strong presence before the Supreme Court of India, High Courts, and Tribunals, and are committed to responsible, rights-based legal advocacy.
PEOPLE’S LAWYER AND ATTORNEY IN SUPREME COURT OF INDIA—A PUBLIC INTEREST LITIGATION CRUSADER Having an experience of more than 65 years of practice in the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India and various High Courts.
To uphold human rights and dignity in a democracy rooted in Constitutional supremacy.
We fight for individual rights and uphold constitutional morality as the essence of India's social revolution.
Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic” values guide India's legal system and Democracy.
Fundamental rights enforcement, judicial review, administrative law, and constitutional interpretation.
Legal representation in landmark social justice and governance reform cases across India.
Breach of contract, tort, commercial litigation, insurance disputes, and recovery suits.
Advisory on direct and indirect taxes, GST, international tax, DTAA planning, and tax disputes.
Employment contracts, workplace policies, termination and severance disputes, and compliance audits.
Corporate structuring, FDI, M&A, board governance, shareholder disputes, and business strategy consulting.
Defence in criminal offenses, white-collar crimes, cybercrimes, bail, and appellate litigation.
International divorce, custody and guardianship, enforcement of foreign family judgments, and child relocation cases.
1. Lily Thomas v. Union of India & Ors. (2013) – [Disqualification of Convicted Legislators]
This landmark judgment by the Supreme Court of India ruled that Members of Parliament (MPs), Members of Legislative Assemblies (MLAs), and Members of Legislative Councils (MLCs) would be immediately disqualified upon conviction in a criminal case.
2. Lily Thomas v. Union of India & Others (2000) – [Bigamy and Religious Conversion for Marriage]
The case challenged the misuse of religious conversion by individuals The Hon’ble Supreme Court held that a Hindu husband, who converts to Islam for the sole purpose of contracting a second marriage without legally dissolving the first marriage, would still be guilty of bigamy under Section 494 IPC.
3. S. Karthik vs. N. Subhash Chand Jain (2021)- Enforcement of security interests
The Supreme Court case focused on the validity of sale notices and adherence to prescribed procedural norms, particularly in relation to guarantors/acquirers attempting to block the enforcement of a security interest. The court's decision emphasizes the need for strict adherence to the SARFAESI Act's provisions to ensure efficient and fair enforcement of security interests.
4. Lily Isabel Thomas (1964) – [Challenge to AOR Requirement under Supreme Court Rules]
This case marked an early assertion of professional equality, where Ms. Lily Thomas challenged the Supreme Court rule requiring advocates to qualify as Advocate-on-Record (AOR) to act before the Court. Emphasising her right to practice under the Advocates Act and Article 19(1)(g) of the Constitution, she sought to remove procedural barriers to equal access for all advocates before the Apex Court.
At the Law Office of Lily Thomas & Saju Jakob, we go beyond legal service—we defend your constitutional rights with expertise, integrity, and a legacy of justice. Guided by Adv. Lily Thomas, we offer strategic, client-focused legal solutions
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Educating and enriching legal minds with the recent pronouncements of the Hon’ble Supreme Court and various High Courts.
There is an old belief whispered in property disputes: stay long enough, and the house becomes yours. The Supreme Court has now silenced that belief. In Jyoti Sharma v. Vishnu Goyal, a case rooted in a tenancy that began in 1953, the court delivered a firm reminder: occupation is not ownership, and permission can never ripen into title. A
Case Name: STATE OF WEST BENGAL AND ANR. VS. CONFEDERATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, WEST BENGAL AND ORS. Petition Number: C.A. Nos. arising out of SLP (C) Nos. 22628-22630 of 2022 & connected matters Citation: 2026 INSC 123 Date of Judgment: 05.02.2026 Hon’ble Judges / Coram: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY KAROL & HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE PRASHANT KUMAR MISHRA. Background:
Law office of Lily Thomas and Saju Jakob has been advocating for upholding individual rights, human dignity and ensuring public accountability through PILs, Writs and other legal remedies in the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India and several High Courts.
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