Keerthana Aulakh

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When a conviction has led to an appeal and you are unsure whether the sentence can be stayed while the higher court reviews the case, you need a clear strategy to protect your freedom. Keerthana Aulakh is a lawyer who handles Criminal Appeals, Criminal Breach of Trust Defence and applications for Suspension of Sentence Pending Appeal before the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The lawyer has guided many clients through complex appeal procedures and secured stays that keep them out of prison during the pendency of the case.

Keerthana Aulakh graduated with honors from a top law school and then spent several years assisting senior advocates in the High Court’s criminal docket. The experience provided a front‑row seat to the nuances of filing appeals, drafting detailed grounds of challenge and arguing for sentence suspension. The lawyer now applies that expertise to each new client, starting with a meticulous review of the trial judgment, the evidence record and the specific legal issues that form the basis of the appeal.

In the realm of Criminal Breach of Trust Defence, the lawyer understands that the offence often hinges on questions of intent, possession and contractual obligations. Keerthana Aulakh can explain to a client how the prosecution must prove a dishonest intention and how the defence can raise alternative explanations, lack of knowledge or procedural lapses in the investigation. The lawyer prepares a robust defence that includes forensic analysis, expert testimony and documentary evidence that undermines the alleged trust breach. By presenting a clear factual narrative, the lawyer aims to create reasonable doubt and achieve either an acquittal or a reduced conviction.

When a sentence has already been imposed, the lawyer works to obtain a suspension of that sentence pending the outcome of the appeal. Keerthana Aulakh knows the High Court’s criteria for granting such relief – for example, the likelihood of success on the appeal, the risk of irreversible harm if the sentence remains in force, and the personal circumstances of the client. The lawyer drafts a concise application that highlights these points, cites relevant precedent and emphasizes the client’s ties to the community, clean prior record and willingness to comply with any interim conditions. In several recent cases, the lawyer succeeded in securing a stay that allowed the client to continue working and supporting their family while the appeal is heard.

Clients consistently appreciate the lawyer’s transparent communication and realistic assessment of each stage. The lawyer provides a timetable for filing the appeal, the suspension application and any necessary interim motions. The lawyer also prepares the client for oral hearings, coaching on how to respond to the bench’s questions with clarity and confidence. The lawyer’s track record includes multiple instances where the High Court reversed convictions on appeal, reduced penalties in breach‑of‑trust cases and granted sentence suspensions that prevented unnecessary incarceration.

If you are facing a criminal conviction and are considering an appeal, or if you need a defence against a breach of trust charge, a consultation with Keerthana Aulakh can clarify the path forward. The lawyer will analyse the trial judgment, identify the strongest grounds for appeal, prepare a defence that challenges the prosecution’s case and file an application to suspend the sentence pending the appeal’s resolution. With the lawyer’s focused experience before the Punjab and Haryana High Court, many clients regain hope that the appellate process can correct errors, protect their liberty and restore their reputation.

Criminal Law Practice Areas