Girish Ekka

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When a conviction in a serious criminal case hangs over your life, you may feel that every ordinary avenue has been exhausted. In that desperate situation, Girish Ekka can take your fight to the Supreme Court through a Special Leave Petition or a criminal review petition.

Girish Ekka has built a practice around navigating the most complex criminal appeals before the apex court. The lawyer earned a law degree from Panjab University, followed by a master’s in constitutional law from the National Law School of India University. After qualifying, the lawyer served as a junior advocate in the Punjab and Haryana High Court, where early exposure to high‑stakes criminal matters laid the groundwork for a focus on Supreme Court advocacy. Over fourteen years, the lawyer has filed more than three hundred petitions before the Supreme Court, handling murder, terrorism, economic offences and other serious charges.

The cornerstone of the lawyer’s service is the Special Leave Petition (SLP). An SLP asks the Supreme Court to exercise its discretionary power to review a lower‑court decision that may involve a grave miscarriage of justice, a substantial question of law, or a violation of constitutional rights. Girish Ekka begins by dissecting the trial record, pinpointing any legal errors, such as improper evidence admission, misinterpretation of statutes, or denial of a fair hearing. The lawyer then drafts a concise petition that frames the issue in a way that captures the Court’s attention, attaching relevant judgments and statutory excerpts. When the Supreme Court grants special leave, the lawyer prepares for oral arguments, often employing vivid analogies and robust legal precedents to persuade the bench.

If the Supreme Court agrees to entertain a criminal review petition, the lawyer can challenge a final judgment on the ground that the lower court erred in applying the law, ignored fresh evidence, or overlooked a fundamental right. Girish Ekka is adept at identifying such grounds and presenting them within the tight procedural framework of a review. The lawyer’s experience includes securing a Supreme Court order that set aside a life‑sentence conviction because the trial court had failed to consider a critical alibi witness, and obtaining a directive for a retrial in a high‑profile economic offence where the Court found the lower court’s assessment of quantum to be arbitrary.

Clients often comment on the lawyer’s disciplined preparation and clear communication. From the first meeting, Girish Ekka explains the realistic prospects of obtaining special leave, the likely timeline for hearing, and the strategic choices available at each stage. The lawyer provides regular written updates, prepares the client for possible outcomes, and works closely with forensic experts, financial analysts and senior counsel to build a comprehensive case file. This meticulous approach has resulted in a high success rate for SLPs that lead to substantive reviews of convictions.

In addition to SLPs and review petitions, the lawyer regularly assists with pre‑filled bail applications, anticipatory bail, and post‑conviction relief matters, ensuring that the client’s liberty is safeguarded while the long‑term appeal proceeds. The lawyer also monitors evolving Supreme Court jurisprudence on criminal procedure and sentencing, incorporating new precedents into each petition to strengthen the argument.

If you have been convicted of a serious offence and the Punjab and Haryana High Court has delivered a final judgment, an experienced advocate who regularly handles Special Leave Petitions and criminal review petitions before the Supreme Court can be the decisive factor in securing justice. Girish Ekka offers a focused, results‑oriented strategy designed to reopen your case at the highest judicial level and strive for a fair re‑examination of the facts and law.

Criminal Law Practice Areas