Anshuman Gaddam

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If you are a director of a company facing a criminal prosecution for alleged fraud or cheating, or if a cognizance order has been issued against you without solid evidence, you need a lawyer who can help you eliminate the proceeding entirely. Anshuman Gaddam regularly assists clients in the Punjab and Haryana High Court with quashing fraud and cheating cases, challenging cognizance orders, and stopping criminal actions against company directors.

Anshuman earned a distinguished law degree and completed a postgraduate diploma in corporate criminal law. He began his practice as an assistant in a prominent Chandigarh firm, where he observed numerous high‑stakes corporate prosecutions. Over the past eleven years he has focused on developing a deep understanding of the provisions that protect directors from frivolous or malicious criminal actions.

When a fraud or cheating case is initiated, Anshuman first reviews the FIR, the charge sheet, and all underlying financial records. He looks for procedural lapses, lack of jurisdiction, or evidentiary gaps that can form the basis of a quash petition. For cognizance orders, he examines whether the investigating officer had the authority to initiate proceedings and whether the alleged offence falls within the statute’s ambit. He then prepares a petition that argues the court should dismiss the case on the grounds of legal insufficiency or abuse of process.

Anshuman’s track record includes a recent High Court victory where a director accused of siphoning company funds had the entire criminal case quashed after he demonstrated that the alleged transactions were genuine business expenses approved by the board. In another matter, he successfully challenged a cognizance order in a cheating case, showing that the investigating officer had acted beyond his powers, leading the Court to dismiss the prosecution altogether. Clients praise his clear communication, his ability to make complex corporate law understandable, and his unwavering commitment to protecting their professional reputation.

If you are unsure whether your case can be quashed, Anshuman Gaddam can explain the legal standards, the type of evidence you need, and the likely timeline for a High Court petition. He can guide you through affidavit preparation, document collection, and the presentation of a concise argument that highlights procedural defects and substantive defenses. By focusing exclusively on the Punjab and Haryana High Court, he ensures that every filing meets the Court’s procedural requirements and maximizes the chance of a complete dismissal.

Criminal Law Practice Areas