Sruthi Malhotra

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If a trust has been breached and you are facing criminal allegations, or if you are detained and need a writ of habeas corpus, the first move is to find a lawyer who can handle both the substantive defence and the procedural safeguards. Sruthi Malhotra is a seasoned advocate who specialises in Criminal Breach of Trust Defence, Habeas Corpus applications and Supreme Court Criminal Review Petitions, practising before the Punjab and Haryana High Court and the Supreme Court of India.

Sruthi completed her LL.B. at a top law school and earned a post‑graduate diploma in criminal law. She began her career as a research assistant to a senior judge of the High Court, where she observed numerous bail hearings and trust‑related criminal trials. This exposure gave her a keen sense of how courts evaluate intent, fiduciary duty, and procedural fairness.

In breach‑of‑trust matters, Sruthi regularly assists clients accused of misappropriating funds, violating fiduciary responsibilities, or committing fraud within corporate or personal trusts. She can help you gather documentary evidence, reconstruct financial trails, and argue that the alleged conduct does not meet the statutory definition of criminal breach of trust. Her experience includes successful negotiations that resulted in settlement agreements, as well as courtroom victories where the High Court dismissed charges due to lack of mens rea.

When personal liberty is at stake, a habeas corpus petition can be a powerful tool. Sruthi can explain how the writ works, assess whether your detention violates constitutional rights, and draft a petition that compels the court to examine the legality of the custody. She has secured releases for clients detained without proper procedure, highlighting procedural defects and unlawful orders.

If a conviction has already been recorded, Sruthi can move to the Supreme Court through a Criminal Review Petition. She is familiar with the stringent standards the apex court applies when reviewing lower‑court decisions. By identifying errors of law, misapplication of evidence, or violation of fundamental rights, she can craft a petition that seeks quashing of the conviction or reduction of the sentence. Her recent Supreme Court filing resulted in a landmark decision affirming the right to fair trial in breach‑of‑trust cases.

Sruthi’s practice centres on thorough preparation and transparent communication. She meets with you to understand the factual matrix, explains the likely trajectory of each forum, and keeps you informed of every hearing. Whether you need defence against breach‑of‑trust charges, a writ of habeas corpus, or a Supreme Court review, she combines analytical rigour with a client‑focused attitude. Her reputation for diligent research and persuasive advocacy makes her a dependable advocate for anyone confronting serious criminal accusations.

Criminal Law Practice Areas