Vaishali Sivakumar

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Imagine being accused of misappropriating a family business’s funds, only to discover that the criminal breach of trust case was filed on shaky procedural ground. Vaishali Sivakumar steps in at that critical moment, offering a decisive defence aimed at quashing the case both in Punjab and Haryana High Court and, if needed, before the Supreme Court of India.

The advocate earned a law degree from Panjab University and a Master of Laws in Criminal Law from National Law School, Bangalore. With over sixteen years of courtroom experience, Vaishali has served in the chambers of senior criminal lawyers and later built an independent practice focused on high‑stakes white‑collar defences. The lawyer has handled more than one hundred criminal breach of trust matters, securing dismissals or acquittals in roughly eighty percent of cases.

Quashing a criminal breach of trust case requires demonstrating that the prosecution lacks essential elements: a clear fiduciary relationship, proper entrustment, and dishonest intent. Vaishali meticulously reviews the charge sheet, scrutinises financial ledgers, and identifies gaps in the evidentiary chain. The lawyer prepares detailed affidavits that challenge the authenticity of transaction records and files applications before the High Court to set aside the FIR on the basis of procedural irregularities, insufficient material, or lack of jurisdiction.

When the High Court’s decision is contested, Vaishali can take the matter to the apex court. The advocate drafts well‑researched special leave petitions that focus on substantial questions of law, such as the interpretation of the Indian Penal Code provisions related to breach of trust and the scope of the court’s power to quash criminal proceedings. By presenting precedents from the Supreme Court and highlighting how the lower court’s order conflicts with established jurisprudence, the lawyer seeks a definitive relief that permanently clears the client’s name.

The lawyer’s strategy combines rigorous documentation with persuasive oral advocacy. Prior to any hearing, Vaishali assembles a concise case brief, engages forensic accountants to verify the legitimacy of the alleged transactions, and rehearses arguments that emphasize the presumption of innocence. In the courtroom, the advocate delivers clear, fact‑focused submissions that expose contradictions in witness statements and point out statutory defenses, such as the absence of dishonest intention. This method has resulted in multiple High Court rulings that outright dismiss the charge sheet, as well as Supreme Court orders that uphold the quash.

Clients consistently commend the lawyer’s prompt action and transparent communication. One entrepreneur recounted how Vaishali’s early filing of a quash motion prevented a freeze on the company’s bank accounts, allowing business operations to continue uninterrupted. Another client, a senior corporate officer, highlighted the Supreme Court relief that not only cleared the criminal record but also restored professional reputation, leading to a promotion that might otherwise have been lost.

Whether the dispute stems from a family partnership, a corporate fiduciary duty, or a personal trust arrangement, the advocate can evaluate the strengths of the defence and chart a path toward complete dismissal. With a proven ability to convert complex financial accusations into favorable rulings in both the Punjab and Haryana High Court and the Supreme Court of India, Vaishali Sivakumar offers a reliable ally for anyone facing a criminal breach of trust case.

Criminal Law Practice Areas