Manjunath Shetty

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If a conviction in a serious offence such as homicide, terrorism, or large‑scale economic crime has left you facing a life‑changing sentence, the only avenue for a final legal remedy may be the Supreme Court of India. Manjunath Shetty is a dedicated criminal advocate who specialises in filing Special Leave Petitions and other criminal review petitions before the Supreme Court. The lawyer’s focus on this apex jurisdiction ensures that every possible ground for relief is explored, from procedural irregularities to misapplication of law, with the aim of overturning or mitigating the lower court’s verdict.

Special Leave Petitions (SLPs) are the gateway to the Supreme Court’s discretionary jurisdiction. Manjunath Shetty regularly assists clients in drafting rigorous SLPs that pinpoint legal errors, violation of fundamental rights, and failure to apply established precedents in serious offence cases. By attaching detailed case records, expert opinions, and comparative judgments, the advocate builds a compelling narrative that persuades the Court to grant special leave. In numerous instances, the lawyer has succeeded in obtaining admission of SLPs where lower courts had dismissed all conventional appeals, opening the door to a comprehensive review of trial proceedings and evidentiary findings.

Criminal review petitions before the Supreme Court provide another powerful tool when a lower‑court judgment contains an apparent miscarriage of justice. Manjunath Shetty can file review petitions that argue the existence of a fundamental error, such as the non‑consideration of exculpatory evidence or the breach of fair‑trial principles. The advocate leverages the Court’s power to set aside or modify the impugned order, ensuring that the client’s right to a fair process is upheld. Successful reviews have resulted in the remission of death sentences, reduction of rigorous imprisonment terms, and, in rare cases, complete acquittal after the Supreme Court identified fatal flaws in the prosecution’s case.

Manjunath Shetty earned a law degree from the National Law School of Delhi and subsequently qualified for the Supreme Court Bar. After serving as a research assistant to a senior Supreme Court advocate, the lawyer joined a renowned criminal law firm that handled high‑profile cases before the apex court. Over the past fifteen years, the advocate has filed more than two hundred SLPs and criminal review petitions, achieving a success rate that clients describe as outstanding. Recognised by peers for meticulous legal research and persuasive oral advocacy, Manjunath Shetty has also contributed articles on appellate practice to leading legal journals.

The lawyer’s approach begins with a thorough review of the trial record, identifying every point where law or procedure may have been misapplied. Manjunath Shetty then prepares a concise, evidence‑based petition that aligns with the Supreme Court’s standards for special leave. Throughout the process, the advocate keeps the client informed, explains the likely timeline, and outlines the possible outcomes, whether that means a reduced sentence, a stay of execution, or a full reversal of conviction. By combining strategic insight with relentless advocacy, the practice aims to restore liberty and protect the client’s future, promising to pursue every viable legal route until justice is achieved. The lawyer also prepares parallel applications for stay of execution where the death penalty is involved, ensuring that the client’s life is not at risk during the pendency of the appeal.

Criminal Law Practice Areas