Ishani Kalluri

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You have been convicted in a criminal case and believe the judgment contains serious errors that warrant a review by the nation’s highest court. Ishani Kalluri is a lawyer who focuses on Special Leave Petitions and Supreme Court Criminal Review Petitions, helping clients obtain a fresh look at their cases before the Supreme Court of India.

A Special Leave Petition (SLP) is an extraordinary remedy that allows the Supreme Court to hear an appeal even after the regular appellate route has been exhausted. Ishani Kalluri regularly assists clients in determining whether an SLP is the appropriate vehicle or whether a Criminal Review Petition, which challenges the correctness of a conviction on grounds such as violation of constitutional rights, is more suitable. The lawyer’s expertise lies in pinpointing jurisdictional lapses, misapplication of law, or procedural irregularities that justify the Supreme Court’s intervention.

Ishani Kalluri earned a law degree from a premier Indian institution and pursued a Master’s in Criminal Justice abroad, focusing on appellate advocacy. Early in the career, the lawyer worked as a research associate for a distinguished Supreme Court advocate, gaining insights into the Court’s reasoning patterns. Over a decade of practice, the lawyer has secured several SLP victories that resulted in the setting aside of death‑penalty orders, reduction of lengthy prison terms, and quashing of convictions that rested on shaky evidentiary foundations.

The lawyer’s approach begins with a meticulous audit of the trial record, judgment passages, and any subsequent appellate orders. Ishani Kalluri then prepares a concise, issue‑focused petition that weaves statutory provisions, landmark precedents, and factual arguments into a narrative that resonates with the justices. The lawyer also advises on interim relief, such as stays of execution, ensuring that clients are protected while the petition is pending.

Clients frequently comment on the lawyer’s clear communication and confident courtroom demeanor. One client, facing a wrongful murder conviction, praised how the lawyer’s focus on a breach of the right to a fair trial led the Supreme Court to order a retrial and eventually acquit the client. Another client, convicted under the economic offences act, saw a severe sentence reduced after the lawyer highlighted procedural lapses in the evidentiary chain, prompting the Court to remit the case to a lower court for fresh consideration.

If you feel your criminal conviction was reached on an error of law or fact, Ishani Kalluri can assess the viability of filing an SLP or a Criminal Review Petition, draft a compelling petition, and represent you before the Supreme Court of India. Contact the lawyer to discuss your situation, explore strategic options, and take the first step toward a possible reversal or mitigation of the judgment that is affecting your life.

Criminal Law Practice Areas