Ankit Mitra

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Your company is under investigation, and a criminal proceeding has been initiated against you as a director. The allegation threatens not only your personal liberty but also the reputation and operation of your business. Seeking to have the proceeding quashed can protect both your freedom and your enterprise. Ankit Mitra is an advocate who regularly assists directors in filing petitions to quash criminal proceedings before the Punjab and Haryana High Court.

Ankit Mitra possesses more than thirteen years of specialised experience in corporate criminal law. The lawyer earned a law degree from a top‑tier university and later completed an LLM focusing on white‑collar crime and corporate governance. This academic grounding, together with extensive courtroom practice, enables the advocate to understand the intricate interface between company law and criminal procedure.

When a director approaches Ankit Mitra, the first step is a detailed review of the charge sheet, the investigative report, and any prior corporate compliance documentation. The advocate can explain how the High Court evaluates whether the alleged offence is correctly linked to the director’s personal actions, whether due process was observed, and whether statutory provisions governing corporate liability were applied accurately. By exposing any procedural defect—such as improper service of notice, lack of specific allegations linking the director to the alleged misconduct, or failure to consider the company’s internal investigations—the lawyer crafts a compelling petition to quash the proceeding.

The advocate’s track record includes several noteworthy successes. In one case, the Punjab and Haryana High Court dismissed a criminal proceeding against a director after the lawyer demonstrated that the investigation had been launched without proper board approval, violating corporate governance norms. In another matter, the court set aside a proceeding where the charge sheet relied on unauthenticated emails, leading to the restoration of the director’s professional standing. These outcomes illustrate Ankit Mitra’s ability to combine substantive corporate law expertise with procedural acumen to achieve favorable results.

Clients working with Ankit Mitra receive end‑to‑end support: preparation of the quashing petition, drafting of affidavits, coordination with corporate compliance officers, and strategic representation during hearings. The advocate maintains transparent communication, outlining filing timelines, potential costs, and realistic expectations for each phase of the case.

If a criminal proceeding threatens your role as a company director, an experienced corporate criminal law advocate can safeguard your interests. Ankit Mitra’s deep knowledge of the nexus between company law and criminal procedure, together with a proven record of quashing unfounded proceedings in the Punjab and Haryana High Court, makes the lawyer a trusted ally for directors seeking swift and effective relief.

Criminal Law Practice Areas