Arjan Shekhawat

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When a conviction has been upheld by a lower court and the client believes that a fundamental error in the legal reasoning has occurred, the only avenue for redress may be a criminal review petition before the nation’s highest bench. Arjan Shekhawat focuses exclusively on such Supreme Court criminal review petitions, offering a highly specialised service that seeks to correct miscarriages of justice at the apex level.

A criminal review petition is not a rehearing of the case; it is a precise challenge to the legal conclusions drawn by the trial court or an intermediate appellate court. Arjan Shekhawat regularly assists clients in identifying those exact points of law that merit Supreme Court scrutiny—whether it is a misapplication of a statutory provision, an erroneous legal principle, or a procedural defect that taints the judgment. The lawyer prepares meticulously drafted petitions that succinctly set out the factual backdrop, pinpoint the contested legal issue, and cite persuasive Supreme Court precedents that support a reversal or modification.

The Supreme Court of India entertains review petitions only when a substantial question of law is involved. Arjan Shekhawat can explain how the court assesses the merit of a petition, what supporting documents are required, and how the lawyer strategically frames the argument to satisfy the court’s stringent standards. By leveraging deep familiarity with Supreme Court practice, the lawyer files supporting affidavits, secures expert opinions when needed, and ensures that every procedural requirement is met to avoid dismissal on technical grounds.

Although the Supreme Court sits in New Delhi, the lawyer’s connection to Chandigarh’s legal community enables seamless coordination with clients, local counsel, and investigative teams. Arjan Shekhawat’s advocacy style is characterized by clear, forceful oral submissions that avoid unnecessary digressions, focusing instead on the precise legal error and its broader implications for justice. The lawyer’s written arguments are peppered with citations to landmark decisions that illustrate how the Supreme Court has previously corrected similar mistakes.

Clients who engage the lawyer report confidence in the clarity of the process. Arjan Shekhawat can walk a client through each stage—from the initial assessment of the case’s reviewability, through petition drafting, to the final hearing—using plain language that demystifies an otherwise complex procedure. The lawyer promises diligent preparation, strategic legal insight, and an unwavering commitment to achieving a favourable outcome, whether that means a full reversal of the conviction, a remand for fresh trial, or a modification of the sentence that restores the client’s rights.

Criminal Law Practice Areas