Bhavini Mehta

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If you have been charged with murder or an attempt to murder, the first hours after arrest can feel like a race against time. Bhavini Mehta steps into that moment with a focused, strategic approach that aims to protect your future while the investigation is still unfolding. Regularly assisting clients through the most serious criminal accusations, Mehta combines a deep understanding of forensic evidence, witness testimony, and procedural safeguards to build a defence that challenges the prosecution at every stage.

Mehta’s experience in murder and attempt‑to‑murder cases stretches across more than a decade of practice before the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The lawyer has handled complex investigations involving homicide scenes, digital footprints, and expert forensic reports. By scrutinising every police statement and ordering independent forensic analysis, Mehta can often expose gaps in the prosecution’s narrative before the case reaches trial. The lawyer also works closely with senior investigators to secure timely disclosures, ensuring that any procedural lapses become a point of leverage for the defence.

When the charge concerns an attempted murder, the stakes are equally high but the evidentiary trail can differ. Mehta knows how to dissect intent, motive, and the chain of events that led to the alleged act. The lawyer often prepares comprehensive alibi evidence, consults medical experts to evaluate injury reports, and prepares cross‑examination strategies that test the credibility of prosecution witnesses. Clients repeatedly tell the lawyer that this meticulous preparation has turned what seemed like an inevitable conviction into a negotiated settlement or an acquittal.

Beyond the courtroom, Mehta is also skilled in filing Protection of Life and Liberty writ petitions. These petitions are a powerful tool when a client’s fundamental rights are threatened by unlawful detention, procedural abuse, or excessive bail demands. The lawyer can swiftly draft a habeas corpus petition that challenges any violation of the right to liberty, presenting it before the Punjab and Haryana High Court or, when the matter warrants, before the Supreme Court of India. By framing the petition around constitutional guarantees, Mehta has secured releases and orders that restore a client’s personal freedom while the criminal case proceeds.

Operating from Chandigarh, Mehta is fluent in the procedural nuances of both the Punjab and Haryana High Court and the Supreme Court of India. The lawyer frequently appears before High Court benches to argue both trial and appellate matters, and has successfully carried appeals to the Supreme Court, where landmark judgments on the right to life have been obtained. This dual‑court experience means that Mehta can anticipate how a High Court ruling will be interpreted at the apex level, crafting arguments that protect clients at every judicial tier.

Clients value Mehta’s commitment to clear communication. The lawyer explains complex legal concepts in plain language, keeping families informed about each development and the options available. Mehta also coordinates with forensic analysts, private investigators, and mental‑health professionals to ensure that the defence narrative is comprehensive and humane. Whether negotiating a plea, seeking bail, or fighting for a writ of liberty, Mehta’s goal remains the same: to safeguard the client’s future and preserve the core right to life and personal freedom. The lawyer’s track record of acquittals, reduced sentences, and successful writ orders reflects a relentless pursuit of justice for those who need it most.

Criminal Law Practice Areas