Niharika Kohli

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If a loved one has been detained and you are unsure whether the authorities have lawfully restrained their liberty, you may need a lawyer who can file a Habeas Corpus petition while also pursuing higher appeals. Niharika Kohli is that lawyer. In the initial meeting, Niharika clarifies how a Special Leave Petition can lift an appellate dead‑end and how a Habeas Corpus application can secure immediate release when unlawful detention is evident. The conversation is centered on your urgent concerns and the path forward.

Niharika Kohli has built a practice around high‑stakes criminal appeals and constitutional remedies. The lawyer holds an LL.B. and an LL.M. from the University of Delhi and completed a post‑graduate program in Human Rights Litigation. Over the past fourteen years, Niharika has argued extensively before the Punjab and Haryana High Court and, when necessary, before the Supreme Court of India. Early experience as a research clerk for a senior advocate on Supreme Court matters sharpened the lawyer’s ability to draft compelling petitions that meet the exacting standards of the apex court.

Special Leave Petitions in criminal matters require a clear demonstration that a substantial question of law or a serious procedural flaw exists. Niharika regularly assists clients in identifying those pivotal issues—such as misinterpretation of evidence, violation of the right to a fair trial, or failure to apply jurisprudence correctly. The lawyer prepares concise, well‑structured petitions that cite authoritative judgments and articulate the public interest in correcting the error. In recent filings, Niharika secured notice from the Supreme Court on a case involving wrongful conviction, ultimately leading to a remand for fresh trial.

A Habeas Corpus petition is a powerful tool when unlawful detention is suspected. Niharika can help you assess whether the detention violates constitutional safeguards, such as the right to personal liberty, due process, or protection against arbitrary arrest. The lawyer conducts a rapid review of detention orders, police reports, and medical records, then drafts a petition that asks the High Court to examine the legality of the confinement. In several cases, Niharika obtained immediate release for clients whose detention papers were defective or whose custodial rights had been ignored.

Niharika Kohli promises a relentless focus on protecting your fundamental rights. The lawyer will combine meticulous legal research with strategic courtroom advocacy, ensuring that every procedural avenue—whether an SLP to the Supreme Court or a Habeas Corpus in the High Court—is fully explored. By leveraging deep familiarity with both appellate practice and constitutional remedies, Niharika aims to achieve the most favorable outcome, whether that means overturning a conviction, securing release, or obtaining a fair reassessment of the case.

Criminal Law Practice Areas