N. Manohar | Advocate & Lead Counsel
Professional Overview
N. Manohar is a highly accomplished advocate with over 33 years of experience in the legal profession. He officially enrolled with the Karnataka State Bar Council on August 28, 1992, and has been in active practice since that year. Demonstrating a long-standing and established professional record, he has been a regular Income Tax Assessee since the year 2001-2002 up to date.
His foundational experience includes civil practice with Senior Advocate Sri. L Govindraj (1992–1994), labour practice under ILPM Consultant Mr. Rajaram and MRC Ravi Advocates (1994–1995), and general/taxation matters with Late Mr. Kishore Mallya Advocate (1995–2001). He subsequently practiced in the chamber of Late K. Lakshminarayana Rao, Senior Advocate.
Known for his hardworking nature and exceptional presentation skills, his arguments, cross-questions, and legal drafting are highly appreciated by court colleagues, peers, and judges alike.
Areas of Practice & Key Clients
Initially handling taxation matters, he progressively expanded his practice to manage litigations for major entities, including KSRTC, Kone, the Slum Clearance Board (Karnataka Slum Development Corporation), Namma Metro (BMRCL), Ramani Associate, and many other corporate companies.
Presently manages various Bank cases in association with CNB Associates.
Handles a wide variety of general litigations across all natures of suits.
Extensive professional proficiency spanning cases before the High Court, Civil and Criminal Courts, Labour and Service tribunals, Land Revenue and Acquisition authorities, Tax Tribunals, the Debt Recovery Tribunal, Consumer Redressal Forums, and Company Cases.
Highly experienced in the field of property documentation, succession, and probate matters.
Empanelments & Appointments
Special Government Advocate for Karnataka Government Insurance Department (KGID), for Labour and Service Tax.
Panel of Advocates for High Court Legal Service Committee, Bangalore.
Panel of Advocates for Karnataka Slum Development Corporation, Bangalore.
Panel of Advocates for Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) (METRO).
Sole Arbitrator for M/s. Sri Ram Finance Ltd. & SJR Builders, and also serves as a private Arbitrator.
Legal Adviser for M/s. SLV Developers, Bangalore.
Mentorship & Academic Contributions
Dedicated to the growth of the legal community, he has helped many internship candidates and guided numerous junior advocates, granting them the foundation and way to start their own independent practices.
Served as an Honorary Lecturer in Bishop Cotton Christian Women Law College, Bangalore.
Educational Background
B.A. from Vani Vilasa First Grade College, Hiriyur (Mysore University).
LL.B. from Ram Manohar Lohia College of Law, Bangalore (Bangalore University).
