My Fight for Justice: An Advocate’s Personal Mission
I am not just a lawyer in a courtroom; I am a survivor who turned personal trauma into a lifelong fight for truth and justice.
What happened in Kashmir reminds me of the 2010 Bareilly riots, which I experienced firsthand. I saw houses being burned with petrol bombs and my own father was shot. I share this personal story to explain that my fight against violence and for justice is not just professional, it is deeply personal.
I am an accidental lawyer. My dream was to join the army, but an injury changed my path. However, my passion for activism, which began in my graduation days fighting for rape victims, found its true calling in law. This journey has taken me to international platforms like the World Youth Summit, where I continue to be a voice for the voiceless.
People often talk about the misuse of laws by women, but they forget that these laws were created because of widespread crime against women. A woman often endures abuse silently until the water goes above her head. When she finally fights back in self-defense, she is justified.
I have seen female lawyers get trolled for representing an accused party, which is a reflection of our society's double standards. An advocate's duty is to ensure every side is heard so the court can reach the truth. This professional duty is essential for justice, and bullying lawyers for doing their job is an attack on the legal process itself.
As a defense lawyer, I often represent those accused of heinous crimes, including rape. This is not to defend the crime, but to ensure the legal process is fair. Representation is crucial to uncover the truth, whether it proves the case is fake or confirms the guilt of the accused.
About My Fight for Justice
People often ask why I became a lawyer, assuming it was always the plan. The truth is, I am an 'accidental lawyer.' My original dream was to join the army, but an injury changed my path. However, my calling found me earlier—during my graduation, I was already on the ground fighting for rape victims and marginalized women, providing support where none existed. That activism wasn't a choice; it was who I was, and it remains the bedrock of every case I argue in the Supreme Court today.
My fight for justice didn't start in a law school library. It started in 2010 in Bareilly, when riots tore through my neighborhood. I saw homes burned by petrol bombs and watched my own father get shot. We spent months in fear, and when the system felt distant, I realized that true justice requires someone to be 'Bekhauf' (fearless) and stand firm on the facts.
Facts Over Sides
Many people struggle with the idea of a defense lawyer representing the accused. They ask, 'How can you defend them?' My answer is simple: my duty is to ensure the court reaches the truth. Whether it is a matrimonial dispute, a cyber-crime complaint, or a serious criminal charge, I don't pick sides based on gender or public opinion. I pick the side of evidence. If a case is false, I dismantle it. If a crime has been committed, I ensure the guilty are punished.
A Mission, Not Just a Job
From the Supreme Court to local stations in the NCR, my approach remains the same. I don't believe in hiding behind technicalities or legal drama. I focus on:
- Strategic Bail Applications: Finding contradictions in FIRs and witness statements.
- Cyber & POSH Law: Guiding victims through the legal maze of workplace harassment and digital threats.
- Domestic Violence Defence: Protecting those caught in false domestic violence cases, often seen in high-conflict matrimonial disputes.
Justice is a responsibility. If you have been wronged, don't suffer in silence—let's fight for what is right.
Shraddha Saxena
I’m an advocate and a human rights activist who fights for facts, not sides. I don't just read the law; I use it as a tool to protect your freedom and ensure the truth comes out.
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