Criminal Defense & Constitutional Litigation
HIGH COURT OF BOMBAY
I defend people and animals in criminal and constitutional cases, handle urgent bail, fight misuse of laws, and take up public interest matters in courts from district to Supreme Court.
Pricing Guide
Emergency Bail Representation (District & Sessions)
Rapid Legal Deployment
- Emergency Consultation: Priority 90-minute conference to deconstruct the FIR and identify loopholes in the police investigation.
- Drafting Bail Plea: Comprehensive drafting of Regular or Anticipatory bail application under CrPC/BNSS, citing relevant Supreme Court precedents regarding personal liberty.
- Filing & Mentioning: Immediate filing and mentioning before the District Judge or Duty Magistrate (for weekend/holiday arrests).
Courtroom Advocacy
- Arguments: Representation for up to 3 effective hearings to challenge the Public Prosecutor and Police Remand report.
- Remand Opposition: Arguments focused on preventing police custody and securing judicial custody or bail.
Procedural Support
- Police Station Coordination: Professional coordination with the police station to ensure legal compliance regarding detention.
- Release Formalities: Assistance with surety verification (FDs, Property papers) and processing the release warrant (Robkar) after the order.
Criminal Trial Defense Retainer (Matrimonial & IPC)
Case Strategy & Evidence
- File Analysis: Deep-dive study of the Charge Sheet, Police Report (Challan), and Witness List upon signing the Vakalatnama.
- Evidence Auditing: Critical analysis of electronic evidence, Call Detail Records (CDRs), and financial trails to identify contradictions in the complainant's statement.
Drafting & Applications
- Discharge Application: Drafting and filing applications u/s 227/239 CrPC to seek discharge if the case lacks prima facie merit.
- Exemption Petitions: Filing Section 205/317 petitions to exempt the accused (e.g., elderly parents/NRIs) from routine personal appearance.
Court Appearance & Support
- Hearing Coverage: Professional fees covering the first 5 court hearings (Effective or Non-effective) to stabilize the matter.
- Status Consultations: Monthly 30-minute calls to review case progress and legal strategy.
High Court & Supreme Court Litigation (Admission Stage)
Constitutional Drafting
- Petition Drafting: Meticulous drafting of Special Leave Petitions (SLP) or Writ Petitions challenging State action or Lower Court orders.
- Legal Research: Extensive research on questions of law and constitutional violations (Article 21/32/226).
- Paperbook Preparation: Compliant preparation of the paperbook per Registry rules, including indexing and translation of vernacular documents.
Admission Stage Representation
- Preliminary Arguments: Representation on the first effective date to argue for 'Issuance of Notice' and 'Interim Stay' (e.g., Stay on arrest or demolition).
- Registry Management: Curing of all registry defects and objections to ensure the matter is listed before the bench.
Strategic Checks
- Caveat Search: Verification of any Caveats filed by the opposing party to prevent ex-parte orders.
- Media Brief: Preparation of press notes for Public Interest Litigations (PIL) or social cause matters to handle public perception.
About Criminal Defense & Constitutional Litigation
Standing up for those who can't fight for themselves is what drives me, chahe woh insaan ho ya jaanwar (be it a person or an animal). This black coat is more than just my work uniform - it's my way of making sure voices that get ignored are finally heard.
Where I Practice
You’ll find me arguing in the Supreme Court, High Courts from Delhi to Himachal, and district courts like Tis Hazari and Saket. I don’t limit myself to just one place - wherever you need me, I go.
Criminal Defense That Fights Back
If you’re facing charges, I treat your liberty like it’s my own. Bail isn’t a luxury, it’s your right. I handle urgent bail matters, even on weekends. Trials can drag on, and I know how tough it gets. I’ve defended people in serious cases, including Section 498-A IPC defense for matrimonial disputes. Sometimes, laws are misused. I call that out and push back, always looking for the evidence (or lack of it) that can set you free.
Taking On The System
When the fight is against unfair laws or policies, I use Public Interest Litigation to push for real change. I don’t just talk about rights; I go to court and fight for them, especially for those who get overlooked.
Justice For Animals
This one’s personal for me. I’ve taken on big cases for animals - pro-bono and otherwise - from acid attacks on dogs to PILs for proper animal welfare laws. Yahan bhi ladna padta hai (Here too, the fight is real).
How I Work
I’m stubborn about justice. If your case is stuck, I’ll tell you if it’s time to move to a higher court, maybe push for a fast-track trial strategy. When we win, it’s sone pe suhaaga (cherry on top).
Yeh time hai. Let’s fight together.
Meet your Expert
RhythmSheel Srivastava
1207 connects in last 3 months
My Story
People look at me in my black coat, arguing in Supreme Court, and think they've got me all figured out. But catch me on my Himalayan bike, chasing mountains for thoda sa sukoon, thoda sa nazara, aur bahut sari khushiyan (a little peace, a little view, and loads of happiness). Big animal lover here—my Nikki, my labrador, is my world. Between courtrooms, cricket matches, and mountain roads, I’m just writing my own story, my way.
My Work
Legal services for the unheard - I work at the Supreme Court, handling animal cruelty legal defence, anti-human trafficking, criminal law, PILs, and more.
Voice for the voiceless - My fight is for those who can’t fight back—especially animals. Supreme Court animal rights lawyer, always on your dog’s side.
Changing mindsets - I believe you gotta think like a gangster, talk like a lawyer. Not just cases, I fight old mindsets.
Public advocacy & awareness - Panel speaker, Josh Talks—raising my voice on rights, justice, and dignity, especially for youth and rescued animals.
Winning justice - After tough arguments, a win is sone pe suhaaga (icing on the cake). For me, it’s about real justice, not just verdicts.