Ketaki Sihag

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Facing a conviction in India that threatens to derail your career abroad can feel like an impasse, especially when lower courts have already ruled against you. Ketaki Sihag, an accomplished lawyer based in Chandigarh, specializes in filing Special Leave Petitions and handling appeals before the Supreme Court of India on behalf of NRIs. The lawyer appreciates the high stakes involved for non‑resident Indians, whose professional licenses, immigration status and family reputation often hinge on the final outcome of a criminal case. By focusing on the apex court’s discretionary jurisdiction, Sihag offers a last‑resort avenue to overturn wrongful judgments and restore the client’s future.

The Supreme Court’s Special Leave Petition (SLP) is a discretionary remedy that permits a lawyer to request the court’s review of a lower‑court decision. Ketaki Sihag regularly assists clients in drafting articulate petitions that highlight substantial questions of law, procedural irregularities and violations of constitutional rights. The lawyer prepares comprehensive annexures, including certified copies of the trial judgment, forensic reports, and expert opinions from overseas legal counsel. By framing the petition around landmark precedents and demonstrating how the lower court’s decision conflicts with established legal principles, Sihag can persuade the Supreme Court to grant leave and set the matter for full hearing.

Appeals before the Supreme Court demand meticulous preparation and strategic foresight. Sihag’s method begins with a forensic audit of the trial record to identify any misapplication of statutes, improper evidence admission, or bias. The lawyer then coordinates with senior advocates in Delhi, engages constitutional scholars to craft persuasive legal arguments, and organizes moot sessions to anticipate the bench’s line of questioning. This rigorous preparation has enabled the lawyer to secure favorable interlocutory orders, such as stays on execution of sentences, that protect the client from immediate hardship while the appeal proceeds.

Ketaki Sihag’s track record includes several high‑profile successes for NRIs. In one landmark case, the lawyer obtained a reversal of a conviction for a technology entrepreneur accused of cyber‑fraud, on the basis that the investigating agency had breached due‑process rights. The Supreme Court not only set aside the judgment but also directed a review of investigative guidelines, a victory that resonated across the Indian diaspora. Another achievement involved securing a commutation of a prison term for a medical researcher, where the court recognized the client’s significant contributions to public health abroad and ordered immediate release.

Sihag earned an LL.B. from the University of Punjab and completed a Master’s in International Criminal Law from a renowned overseas university. With more than twelve years of experience in appellate practice, the lawyer has argued before the Supreme Court in over thirty matters, many of which involve non‑resident Indians. Clients commend the lawyer for offering clear, realistic assessments, maintaining transparent billing, and delivering relentless advocacy. Sihag promises a thorough briefing of the case, strategic filing of the Special Leave Petition, and diligent follow‑up to ensure that every possible legal avenue is explored. By entrusting the appeal to a seasoned advocate, an NRI can focus on rebuilding their life while the Supreme Court addresses the core legal wrongs.

Criminal Law Practice Areas