Harender Rana

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You have been convicted and the judgment appears to ignore key evidence that could prove your innocence. The only hope may lie in a review by the Supreme Court of India. Harender Rana is a diligent lawyer who specialises in Special Leave Petitions and Supreme Court Criminal Review Petitions, offering a focused path to challenge adverse decisions.

Harender Rana completed his undergraduate law degree at Panjab University and pursued a master’s in Criminal Justice from the Indian Institute of Law. Over the past fourteen years, he has appeared before the Supreme Court, handling numerous criminal appeals and review petitions. His practice centres on the precise drafting and strategic filing of petitions that seek the Court’s permission to examine lower‑court rulings and to overturn wrongful convictions.

A Special Leave Petition (SLP) is the first step when a party wishes to bring a case before the Supreme Court. It asks the Court to grant leave to appeal on the basis that a substantial question of law or a miscarriage of justice exists. When the SLP is granted, a Criminal Review Petition can be filed, challenging the factual or legal basis of the conviction. Harender Rana can help you understand the criteria the Supreme Court uses, frame your arguments within relevant precedents, and compile a concise petition that meets the Court’s rigorous standards.

Harender Rana’s track record includes securing special leave in a high‑profile homicide case where the trial court relied on a coerced confession. The subsequent review petition led to the conviction being set aside and the accused being released. In another matter, he obtained a review that exposed procedural lapses during the collection of forensic evidence, resulting in a successful appeal. Clients commend his thorough preparation, his ability to distil complex legal issues into clear arguments, and his unwavering commitment during intensive Supreme Court proceedings.

His approach begins with a comprehensive examination of the trial record, followed by a candid discussion of the client’s perspective and desired outcome. He then collaborates with subject‑matter experts, prepares detailed affidavits, and drafts a petition that highlights error, injustice, or new evidence. Throughout the process, Harender Rana provides regular updates, explains each procedural milestone, and adapts the strategy as the Supreme Court’s feedback evolves.

If a conviction seems unfair and you need a lawyer who can navigate the Special Leave Petition stage, pursue a criminal review, and fight for a reversal before the Supreme Court of India, Harender Rana offers the expertise and dedication required to pursue a just result.

Criminal Law Practice Areas