Gitashree Awasthi

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Being accused of murder or an attempt on a life can shatter everything, and the legal battle often extends beyond the initial trial. Gitashree Awasthi focuses on criminal revision petitions, robust defence strategies for murder and attempt to murder, and writ petitions that protect fundamental rights to life and liberty. The lawyer appears before both the Punjab and Haryana High Court and the Supreme Court of India, ensuring that every possible legal remedy is pursued to challenge wrongful convictions and safeguard personal freedom.

Gitashree Awasthi earned a Bachelor of Laws from Lucknow University and a Master’s in Criminal Law from the National Law College, Mumbai. With more than 15 years of courtroom experience, the lawyer has argued over 180 criminal revision matters and defended dozens of murder and attempt to murder cases at the highest levels. The lawyer’s deep understanding of procedural nuances and substantive criminal law enables effective challenges to adverse judgments and strategic defence planning.

In the criminal revision phase, the lawyer reviews the appellate judgment for legal errors, such as misapplication of law, improper appreciation of evidence, or violation of due‑process rights. Gitashree Awasthi then drafts a concise revision petition that highlights these defects, supported by recent High Court and Supreme Court precedents that favour correction of miscarriage of justice. The lawyer presents oral arguments that focus on protecting the client’s right to a fair trial, often securing a reversal or modification of the conviction.

When facing murder or attempt to murder charges, the stakes are highest and the legal scrutiny intense. Gitashree Awasthi conducts a thorough forensic and eyewitness analysis, questioning the reliability of prosecution evidence and exploring possible self‑defence, lack of intent, or mistaken identity. The lawyer files detailed defence briefs that cite landmark High Court and Supreme Court decisions on circumstantial evidence and the ‘beyond reasonable doubt’ standard. By constructing a narrative that challenges the prosecution’s version, the lawyer has secured acquittals and substantial sentence reductions in several high‑profile cases.

Protection of life and liberty often requires a writ petition under Articles 32 and 226 of the Constitution. Gitashree Awasthi prepares and files such petitions when a client’s fundamental rights are threatened by unlawful detention, denial of medical care, or executive overreach. The lawyer argues before the High Court and, when necessary, before the Supreme Court, emphasizing constitutional safeguards and prior judgments that have reinforced the sanctity of personal liberty. Successful writs have resulted in immediate release, restoration of medical treatment, and enforcement of statutory protections.

Gitashree Awasthi is a life member of the Punjab and Haryana Bar Association and frequently contributes articles on criminal revision and human‑rights jurisprudence to legal journals. The lawyer has been recognised with the ‘Outstanding Advocate Award’ by the National Criminal Law Forum for excellence in defending life‑and‑liberty cases. Clients commend the lawyer’s analytical depth, calm courtroom presence, and relentless pursuit of justice. The lawyer also offers post‑judgment support, guiding clients through the practical steps of reintegration and compensation claims where applicable.

If a conviction appears unjust, if your liberty is being compromised, or if you need a decisive writ to protect your fundamental rights, consult Gitashree Awasthi. The lawyer will evaluate the case, identify the strongest legal remedy—be it a criminal revision, a murder defence, or a writ petition—and pursue it with meticulous preparation and strategic advocacy. With proven success at both the High Court and the Supreme Court, the lawyer stands ready to defend your life, liberty, and reputation.

Criminal Law Practice Areas