In this article, Anubhav Kumar Pandey talks of top ten criminal lawyers in Mumbai.
Top 10 criminal lawyers in Mumbai
Amit Desai ‘The lawyer who saved Salman Khan’
Amit Desai is counted among top 10 criminal lawyers in Mumbai. Senior Counsel Amit Desai is a Mumbai-based criminal lawyer with over three decades of experience. He is a Senior Advocate at the Bombay High Court. Because of his knowledge in criminal litigation he is counted among top ten criminal lawyers in Mumbai.
Furthermore, in addition to his regular criminal practice, he handles cases relating to MCOC (Maharashtra Control of Organized Crime Act, 1999) too. As a result of his knowledge in criminal law, Amit Desai is know all throughout the bar as well as the bench. Seems like counting Amit Desai as one of the best criminal lawyers in Mumbai will not be incorrect.
The most noteworthy case of Amit Desai has been Salman Khan’s Hit and Run case. Hit and run case involved a big name in the Bollywood industry, Salman Khan. Consequently owing to his sharp skills in criminal law, Amit Desai through his arguments proved Salman Khan not guilty. As a result of the victory, Amit Desai gained in addition to existing fame immense popularity.
In conclusion, Amit Desai’s name in the field of criminal litigation is a milestone in itself. He is easily counted among top criminal lawyers in Mumbai.
Soli Sorabjee
“The temples of justice are also home to moments of laughter.”
The name in itself is everything. Probably Soli is among the most experienced criminal lawyers in Mumbai. Soli Sorabjee has also been the former Attorney General of India. Most noteworthy he has also been awarded Padma Visbhushan.
Consequently owing to his reputation in the field of criminal law, he has worked with several national and international organisations. Soli Sorabjee has been the Vice-President of the Human Rights Committee of the International Bar Association. He is also a Patron of the Media Legal Defence Initiative, a UK-based charity that provides legal aid and assistance to journalists and news media organizations around the world.
Soli Sorabjee has authored multiple books and is also a well-known academician. He was among one of the prestigious lawyers involved in Keshavnanda Bharati’s case. Soli Sorabjee also defended Kanahiya Kumar in the infamous sedition case. Sorabjee also argued for Italian Marine soldier’s case.
Another feat to his career, Soli Sorabjee is honored with multiple awards. Few of them to be named are
- Kinloch Forbes Gold Medal in Roman Law and Jurisprudence, 1952.
- Padma Vibhushan, March 2002.
- Justice K. S. Hegde Foundation Award, April 2006.
Mahesh Jethmalani
Mahesh Jethmalani is a legacy in himself. Lucid Advocate and a politician of the leading Bharatiya Janata Party, Mahesh Jethmalani is also among top criminal lawyers in Mumbai. Mahesh Jethmalani is a senior advocate of the Bombay High Court. Mahesh Jethmalani has appeared in several big cases involving big individual and corporate houses’ name.
As a result of his knowledge in law, Mahesh is counted among top name when it comes to the best criminal lawyer in Mumbai. Mahesh is know all across the bar for his keen interest and knowledge in the field of law.
Seems like the important cases for which Mahesh Jethmalani has appeared for is endless but here are few of the important cases for which Mahesh has appeared.
Chief Minister of Maharashtra, AR Antulay. Mahesh has also appeared for Rajni Patil in the Prof. Vishram Patil murder case in which the brother of ex-President of India, Pratibha Patil was a suspect.
Most noteworthy has been his appearance in Sanjay Dutt’s bomb blast case.
Because of his knowledge and sharp skills, Mahesh Jethmalani is counted among the top criminal lawyer in Mumbai.
Fali S Nariman
“Work is worship. The important thing is not winning, but taking part; the important thing in life is not conquering but fighting.”
Fali S Nariman is a legend in the field of legal profession all across India. He is a famous jurist having expertise in constitutional law but also takes criminal cases. Naming Fali S Nariman as among the best criminal lawyer in Mumbai will limit his greatness. Probably, he is counted among the best last lawyers in India.
Fali S Nariman has been awarded multiple national and international awards.
- Padma Bhushan (1991),
- Padma Vibhushan (2007) and
- Gruber Prize for Justice (2002)
- Has remained a nominated member of the Rajya Sabha, the Upper House of the Parliament of India for a term (1999–2005).
He has appeared in many famous cases, Golaknath’s case, TMA Pai Foundation’s case, etc.
In conclusion, Chapter IV of his book Before Memory Fades Fali quotes, Lawyers and the Legal Profession, Nariman quote Clarence Darrow, who says that the law provides that every defendant regardless of the charges is entitled to a lawyer to defend him, especially when the entire world is against him.
Nariman’s formula for success: “75 per cent hard work, 25 per cent court craft”.
Ravi Kadam
Ravi Kadam holds extraordinary feats as a lawyer. He has been the Advocate General Of Maharashtra under three Chief Minister. In addition to this, he also holds the title of being the youngest one to be the Advocate General of Maharashtra.
Ravi Kadam is counted among top criminal lawyers in Mumbai. He has been in practice for more than four decades. Ravi Kadam is a well-known figure among the bar as well as the bench of Bombay High Court. Ravi Kadam has appeared for cases involving big names.
Iqbal Chagla
Iqbal Chagla holds his practice in the High Court of Bombay. Iqbal Chagla is a senior advocate in the Bombay High Court. He is among the top practitioners among criminal lawyers in Mumbai. Iqbal Chagla has appeared from Nestle’s side in the infamous Maggi ban case. Iqbal Chagla was even offered a position of a judgeship in the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India which he declined owing to his personal and professional reasons.
Indra Jaising
Probably one of the most heard name when it comes to Human-Rights activism. She also runs an NGO with the name of Lawyers’ Collective. Indra Jaising was conferred with the Rotary Manav Seva Award for fighting against corruption. Indra was also awarded Padma Shree in the year 2005.
Mihir Desai
A well-known face in the list of top criminal lawyers in Mumbai. He expertises in cases involving fake encounters and custodial deaths by the police. Mihir Desai is the founder of the Human Rights Law Network (HRLN). Mihir Desai is a big name when it comes to top criminal lawyers in Mumbai.
Mihir Desai has worked at ground level with various Human Rights organisations.
Rajesh Srivastava
Rajesh Srivastava has more than 15 years of experience as a lawyer in the High Court of Bombay. He regularly appears before the Metropolitan Magistrate’s Courts and Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate’s Court all over Mumbai and also the Bombay City Civil and Sessions Court of Mumbai and also the Bombay High Court. He is counted among top criminal lawyers in Mumbai.
Tripti Shetty
Tripti Shetty specializes in matters relating to criminal law. A well-established lawyer in the Bombay High Court, Tripti hold the reputation of being a successful and prominent career in litigation.
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