Mridul Behera

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If you have been accused of criminal breach of trust—whether as a manager, partner, or fiduciary—your personal and professional reputation hangs in the balance. Mridul Behera steps forward as an advocate with a focused practice on breach of trust defence, ready to navigate the complexities of the Punjab and Haryana High Court and the Supreme Court of India. Their approach aims to protect your liberty and restore confidence while the legal process unfolds.

Mridul Behera earned a first‑class law degree from Chandigarh University and later completed a Master of Laws specializing in Criminal Law. Over the past sixteen years, they have defended individuals and corporate entities charged with misappropriation of funds, fraudulent contracts, and breach of fiduciary duty. The advocate has served as a senior counsel in the Punjab and Haryana High Court, gaining deep insight into procedural tactics that influence breach of trust cases.

In criminal breach of trust cases, the prosecution must prove that the accused dishonest intent caused loss to the victim. Mridul Behera can challenge this by demonstrating legitimate business reasons for the transactions, showing lack of dishonest intent, or proving that the alleged loss is unsubstantiated. The lawyer frequently examines financial records, contracts, and communications to build a factual narrative that shifts the burden back onto the prosecution.

Both the Punjab and Haryana High Court and the Supreme Court of India have seen Mridul Behera argue intricate breach of trust matters that involve complex statutory provisions and commercial law principles. The advocate’s familiarity with precedent, such as key High Court rulings on fiduciary obligations, enables them to craft arguments that resonate with judges. By filing precise amendment applications and seeking appropriate relief, the lawyer strives to either secure acquittal or negotiate settlement that minimizes penalties.

In a landmark case before the Supreme Court of India, Mridul Behera successfully defended a senior executive accused of diverting company funds. By presenting a comprehensive audit trail and expert testimony that the transactions were authorized board decisions, the advocate secured a dismissal of the breach of trust charges. The High Court also affirmed the lawyer’s arguments in a separate dispute, granting a stay on recovery proceedings and ordering the return of assets to the client.

The lawyer collaborates with forensic accountants, corporate law specialists, and seasoned senior counsel to dissect financial complexities and construct a robust defence. Mridul Behera prepares detailed written submissions, leverages precedents, and conducts compelling oral arguments that focus on the absence of fraudulent intent and the legitimacy of business decisions. This thorough preparation often forces the prosecution to reconsider its case or seek settlement.

Clients value the lawyer’s clear explanations and prompt updates throughout the case lifecycle. Mridul Behera makes it a point to outline potential outcomes, risks, and strategic options in understandable terms, empowering clients to make informed choices. The advocate promises to pursue every viable legal avenue, whether that involves filing a special leave petition in the Supreme Court or negotiating an amicable resolution that protects the client’s reputation.

Selecting Mridul Behera ensures you have a lawyer who combines deep legal knowledge, strategic advocacy, and a client‑first philosophy to defend against criminal breach of trust allegations at the highest courts.

Criminal Law Practice Areas