Advocate Shashank Shekhar Dwivedi
Advocate Profile: Shashank Shekhar Dwivedi
Jurisdiction & Experience
He practices at the Allahabad High Court, based in Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad). With approximately 13–20 years of experience (various sources vary) , he specializes in criminal law matters.
Core Areas of Practice
His main focus includes:
Bail (both regular and anticipatory)
Quashing of FIRs
Arrest stays
Criminal writs and petitions under Section 482 CrPC
Serious crimes like murder, dowry offenses, and matrimonial disputes
Reputation & Client Feedback
Reviews describe him as well-versed in criminal law, particularly skilled in drafting and courtroom argumentation . His hourly rate is cited at around ₹500/hour
Notable Case: Shashank Shekhar & Another vs State of U.P. (2025, Allahabad HC)
Advocate Dwivedi (as co-applicant name) appeared in a criminal miscellaneous anticipatory bail petition under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) in the Allahabad High Court.
Case Summary
Parties: Shashank Shekhar (applicant) and another vs State of U.P.
Offenses Alleged: Sections 420, 465, 467, 468, 384, 506 of the Indian Penal Code, stemming from FIR registered at Indirapuram, Ghaziabad.
The applicants sought anticipatory bail; a prior bail order from April 2021 was already in place until the police report was submitted.
Court’s Reasoning & Order
The court noted there’s no fixed timeline for police arrest post-FIR and stressed that arrest should be the last resort, citing the Supreme Court in Joginder Kumar v. State of Uttar Pradesh (1994) regarding police excesses and respect for individuals’ liberty.
Applying the Constitution Bench precedent in Sushila Aggarwal v. State (NCT of Delhi) (2020 SC), the High Court granted anticipatory bail.
Conditions ordered:
No adjournments to be sought during witness hearing.
The accused must appear for key trial milestones (opening arguments, framing of charges, Section 313 statements).
Bail may be canceled if conditions are wilfully disobeyed.
Legal Significance
Reinforces the principle that personal liberty is a fundamental right, and arrest cannot be a default option.
Highlights judicial oversight of police action and the importance of structured bail conditions to avoid misuse of bail privileges.
Summary Table
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Practice | Criminal law at Allahabad High Court |
| Key Expertise | Bail, anticipatory bail, FIR quashing, arrest stay, serious crimes |
| Experience | Approx. 13–20 years |
| Client/Court Feedback | Skilled in argument, reasonable fees |
| Reported Case | Shashank Shekhar & Another vs State of U.P. (2025) |
| Key Precedents Applied | Joginder Kumar v. U.P., Sushila Aggarwal v. Delhi |
| Outcome | Anticipatory bail granted with strict conditions |
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