Tanvi Kapoor

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When a criminal conviction has been affirmed and you believe the Supreme Court should re‑examine the judgment, you need a lawyer adept at crafting Supreme Court Criminal Review Petitions. Tanvi Kapoor focuses exclusively on this area and can help you seek a fresh judicial perspective before the Supreme Court of India.

Kapoor explains that a criminal review petition is the gateway to raising substantial questions about a lower court’s decision, such as misinterpretation of law, procedural irregularities, or violations of constitutional rights. She can demonstrate how the Supreme Court may intervene when a judgment jeopardizes the principles of fairness or when new legal developments render the original decision untenable.

A graduate of the National Law University, Hyderabad, Kapoor earned both a B.A.L.L. and an LL.M. with a specialization in Criminal Jurisprudence. She spent eight years as a research associate for a senior Supreme Court advocate, where she refined her skills in drafting precise petitions and delivering persuasive oral arguments. For the past fifteen years she has run her own practice, handling dozens of criminal review petitions that have resulted in stays, modifications, or outright reversals of convictions.

Kapoor’s method begins with an exhaustive review of the trial record, judgment, and any appellate orders. She isolates the most compelling legal errors – for example, an incorrect application of the Evidence Act, a breach of the right to a fair trial, or an oversight of a recent Supreme Court precedent. She then prepares a concise, focused petition that aligns with the Supreme Court’s procedural rules and anticipates the bench’s inquiries.

A recent achievement involved a petition that challenged a conviction for financial fraud, arguing that the lower court had ignored a Supreme Court ruling on the doctrine of ‘concurrence of intent.’ The Supreme Court granted a stay and ordered a retrial, ultimately leading to the acquittal of the appellant. In another case, Kapoor secured a reduction of a life‑sentence after demonstrating that the sentencing court had misapplied the aggravating‑and‑mitigating‑factors framework.

Clients value Kapoor’s transparent communication, her ability to break down complex legal concepts, and her unwavering dedication to pursuing every viable avenue of relief. If your conviction appears flawed and you need a lawyer who can navigate the Supreme Court’s review process with skill and determination, Kapoor offers the expertise and strategic insight necessary to fight for justice at the highest level.

Criminal Law Practice Areas