Adv. Haripriya M.

Criminal and trial lawyer with one and a half years of professional experience with top-tier associates in Kerala, India, in the sphere of research and methodology, drafting pleadings, bail applications, writ memorandums, compliance, client management and litigation. Considerable experience in providing advisory services to various clients in legal services including drafting RTI applications and scheduling other basic legal necessities. Active involvement in social services in connection with legal aid, standup speaker in connection with lessons in law and management.

Associate at Manu Tom Cheruvally & Associates (2023-03 – Present)

Worked with more than 50 clients including Union of India, State of Kerala and various central and state government departments, Air Customs and other individual clients on diverse matters, in particular, on litigation strategies, legal research, drafting of pleadings, preparation of argument notes and case briefing. Gained extensive experience in litigation and appeared before various courts and tribunals including the High Court of Kerala, Sessions and District Courts, Magistrate Courts, Police Authority, Income Tax Tribunal, Customs Tax Tribunal and Enforcement Directorate.

• Drafting pleadings and appearance before the Hon'ble High Court of Kerala for POCSO Act and other Sexual offence matters
• Drafting, vetting and reviewing of memorandums for other associates on pro-bono basis
• Assisted many senior counsels on criminal appeal matters before the Hon'ble High Court of Kerala
• Represented the accused along with them in front of the magistrates for bail purposes, conducting trial for the same
• Providing legal advisory, research and drafting services to a client in connection with a suit before the Economic Offences Court, Cochin on crime registered by Air Customs, Calicut, Kerala
• Managed all legal advisory, litigation and compliance work for the clients before the Enforcement Directorate, Cochin, Kerala

Bachelor of Business Administration and Law in BBA.LLB – School of Indian Legal Thought, Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam (2022-12)

Board of Higher Secondary Examination in 12th Grade – Government of Kerala (2016-03)

Secondary School Leaving Certificate in 10th Grade – Government of Kerala (2014-03)