Lakshita Sankhla

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Being taken into custody without a clear legal basis can leave anyone feeling helpless and confused. Lakshita Sankhla steps in at that critical juncture, focusing on writ petitions that challenge illegal arrests, seek FIR quashing, and contest preventive detention orders. The lawyer knows that the Punjab and Haryana High Court is the proper arena for such constitutional remedies, and works to restore liberty before the case progresses further. Clients who come to the lawyer often face the threat of prolonged detention, loss of employment, and social stigma, all of which the lawyer aims to mitigate promptly.

Lakshita Sankhla holds a doctorate in Criminal Law from Guru Nanak Dev University and has practiced for over fourteen years in Chandigarh. The lawyer began as a junior advocate under a senior who specialized in constitutional writs, later establishing a dedicated practice for high‑court remedies. Sankhla has authored several papers on Article 21 and the right to personal liberty, earning a reputation as a thought‑leader in unlawful arrest litigation. Recognized by the Bar Association with the “Writ Specialist” honor in 2019, the lawyer combines academic insight with courtroom tenacity.

The lawyer regularly assists clients whose First Information Reports (FIRs) are filed on flimsy or fabricated grounds. By filing quash petitions, Sankhla challenges the validity of such FIRs, often resulting in their dismissal before investigation deepens. In cases of illegal arrest, the lawyer files habeas corpus petitions that demand the high court examine the legality of the detention, the existence of a valid warrant, and compliance with statutory safeguards. When preventive detention orders are imposed, the lawyer drafts writ petitions that scrutinize the government’s justification, ensuring that any deprivation of liberty meets the strict criteria laid down by the Constitution.

Sankhla’s courtroom strategy hinges on precise documentation and swift filing. The lawyer maintains close liaison with investigative officers to obtain police reports, medical records, and witness statements that can reveal procedural lapses. By leveraging a network of forensic analysts, the lawyer can demonstrate inconsistencies in the evidence that formed the basis of the arrest. In oral submissions before the Punjab and Haryana High Court, Sankhla emphasizes the fundamental right to liberty and the necessity of proportionality, often persuading judges to grant immediate relief pending a detailed hearing.

Clients who retain Lakshita Sankhla can expect a decisive defence of their personal freedom, regular case updates, and a commitment to exhaust every legal remedy. The lawyer promises to file the appropriate writ within the statutory timeframe, argue passionately before the bench, and secure either an unconditional release or the quashing of the offending FIR. Recent successes include the restoration of liberty for a student wrongly detained under a preventive detention order and the dismissal of an FIR that alleged cyber‑theft without substantive proof. With Sankhla’s expertise, many clients find their rights upheld and their lives back on track.

Criminal Law Practice Areas