Barnali Shetty

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An FIR has been lodged against you, and the notice threatens immediate arrest and a tarnished reputation. The prospect of fighting a First Information Report can seem daunting, especially when you need to challenge a higher‑court order that already quashed a related matter. In that climate, you need a lawyer who can navigate both the High Court and the Supreme Court with confidence. Barnali Shetty is that lawyer. With extensive experience in FIR quashing, special leave petitions against quashing orders and cheque‑dishonour complaint quashing, Shetty works from the Punjab and Haryana High Court and appears before the Supreme Court of India to protect clients’ rights.

The lawyer begins by examining the FIR’s factual basis, the legality of the police procedure and any statutory violations. Shetty looks for lack of specific allegation, improper registration, or failure to follow the mandatory guidelines of the Criminal Procedure Code. By highlighting these deficiencies, the lawyer can file an application to quash the FIR, seeking relief from the Punjab and Haryana High Court before the matter proceeds to trial.

When a higher court order has already quashed a related case, the prosecution may file a fresh petition challenging that decision. Shetty regularly assists clients by filing a special leave petition (SLP) before the Supreme Court of India, arguing that the High Court’s quashing order should not be disturbed. The lawyer prepares a compelling memorandum, citing precedent where the Supreme Court upheld the lower court’s discretion to dismiss baseless FIRs. This strategy often preserves the client’s clean record and prevents re‑initiation of the case.

Cheque‑dishonour complaints add another layer of complexity. The lawyer scrutinises the bank’s notice, the transaction history and any statutory notices required under the Negotiable Instruments Act. Shetty can demonstrate that the alleged dishonour was due to bank error, technical glitches or the client’s legitimate dispute over the transaction. By filing a petition to quash the complaint, the lawyer seeks a decree from the Punjab and Haryana High Court that removes the charge and clears the client’s financial standing.

Shetty follows a systematic process across all three practice areas. First, the lawyer prepares a detailed affidavit supported by documentary evidence and expert opinions. Next, the lawyer files the appropriate application—whether for FIR quashing, SLP or cheque‑dishonour quashing—and then appears before the bench, presenting a concise argument that ties the factual gaps to legal principles. Finally, the lawyer ensures that the court’s order is properly recorded and that any relief is enforced.

Clients value Shetty’s transparent communication and meticulous preparation. The lawyer explains each procedural step, outlines realistic timelines and keeps the client informed of every development. Past clients have praised Shetty for turning an aggressive FIR into a dismissed case, for securing a Supreme Court order that upheld a prior quashing, and for achieving a full quash of a cheque‑dishonour complaint. If you face an FIR, a challenge to a quashing order, or a cheque‑dishonour allegation, Shetty can help you obtain relief from both the Punjab and Haryana High Court and the Supreme Court of India.

Criminal Law Practice Areas