Criminal defense practice demands rigorous preparation, clear understanding of procedure, and the discipline to challenge the prosecution's case at every stage without losing sight of the larger strategic picture. At Shams Legal LLP, criminal defense is led by Saif Shams, Managing Partner, who trained in structured chamber environments before building his own independent practice.
Saif Shams's approach to criminal cases is shaped by training under Vikas Singh (Senior Advocate) and Siddharth Luthra (Senior Advocate) at the Supreme Court. That experience — combined with an analytical background in engineering and business — translates into methodical case preparation, organised argumentation, and a clear-eyed assessment of legal risk. His criminal practice includes matters before Sessions Courts, the Delhi High Court, and the Punjab and Haryana High Court at Chandigarh.
We handle criminal matters across a range of offences, with particular experience in cases involving economic offences, special statutes (PMLA, FEMA, Customs), and serious criminal allegations. We appear at the bail stage, during trial, and in criminal revisions and appeals before High Courts. We also advise clients who are witnesses or complainants in criminal proceedings.