Shivani Kohli

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Being taken into custody can feel like a sudden loss of control, especially when the arrest appears to lack solid legal basis. Shivani Kohli is a skilled criminal lawyer who handles arrest‑related writ petitions before the Punjab and Haryana High Court in Chandigarh. The lawyer’s focused expertise helps protect your rights from the very first moment of detention.

Arrest‑related writ petitions, such as habeas corpus, challenge unlawful detention and demand that the police produce the accused before the court. Kohli routinely prepares these petitions, scrutinizing the arrest memo, verifying compliance with statutory requirements, and highlighting any procedural lapses. By filing a precise petition promptly, the lawyer can compel the High Court to examine the legality of the arrest and, where appropriate, order immediate release.

Cases involving breach of trust often carry severe criminal penalties and complex evidentiary issues. Kohli defends clients accused of misappropriating property, embezzlement, or violation of fiduciary duties. The lawyer conducts a thorough factual investigation, gathers documentary proof, and constructs a defence that questions the prosecution’s narrative and establishes legitimate use of the assets. This strategy aims to secure acquittal or a substantial reduction in charges.

Criminal revision petitions provide a mechanism to seek correction of errors in lower‑court orders that affect liberty or property rights. Kohli files revision applications that pinpoint legal mistakes, misapplications of precedent, or irregularities in the trial record. By presenting clear arguments and supporting case law, the lawyer seeks the High Court’s intervention to set aside or modify the impugned order.

Kohli earned a law degree from Government Law College, Chandigarh, and completed a postgraduate diploma in Criminal Law from the Indian Law Institute. With more than nine years of practice in the Chandigarh bar, the lawyer has appeared in over three hundred criminal matters before the Punjab and Haryana High Court. Regular interaction with senior judges and a reputation for meticulous drafting have made Kohli a trusted advocate in high‑stakes criminal litigation.

In the past four years Kohli secured bail relief through writ petitions in eighty‑seven out of one hundred cases, often within twenty‑four hours of arrest. The lawyer’s breach‑of‑trust defence has resulted in acquittal for thirteen clients and negotiated settlements that restored assets for ten others. Clients repeatedly commend Kohli for clear explanations, rapid response, and a calm demeanor that reduces the stress of criminal proceedings.

The lawyer follows a disciplined process: an immediate review of the arrest memo, identification of violations, swift filing of the appropriate writ, and preparation for oral hearing. For breach‑of‑trust cases, Kohli collaborates with forensic accountants and gathers transaction records to build a factual defence. Revision petitions are crafted after a meticulous audit of the lower court’s judgment, ensuring that every legal flaw is highlighted.

If you are facing arrest, a breach‑of‑trust charge, or an unfavorable lower‑court order, you need a lawyer who can act decisively and protect your interests before the Punjab and Haryana High Court. Kohli is ready to evaluate your situation, file the necessary writ or revision petition, and mount a vigorous defence. Choose an advocate who blends legal acumen with relentless advocacy, and increase the likelihood of a swift, favorable resolution.

Criminal Law Practice Areas