Ruchika Juneja

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If you have been arrested under the Prevention of Money‑Laundering Act (PMLA) or face a default bail denial in a routine criminal matter, you may wonder how to secure your release while the investigation proceeds. Ruchika Juneja, an experienced advocate based in Chandigarh, handles both Default Bail applications and PMLA Bail petitions before the Punjab and Haryana High Court as well as the Supreme Court of India. By aligning procedural requirements with the constitutional right to liberty, this lawyer works to obtain prompt bail that safeguards personal and professional life.

Default Bail is sought when a person is detained for a non‑serious offence and the court has not yet rendered a decision on the regular bail application. In such cases, Ruchika Juneja can file a petition that emphasizes the absence of flight risk, the client’s clean record, and the need for freedom to assist in the investigation. For PMLA Bail, the stakes are higher because the statute treats money‑laundering as a serious economic crime. Nevertheless, the advocate regularly assists clients in demonstrating that the alleged proceeds are not linked to the client, that the investigation has not produced substantive evidence, and that continued detention would cause irreparable hardship.

Ruchika earned a law degree from Jamia Millia Islamia and completed a Master of Laws focusing on White‑Collar Crime. Over the past eleven years, the lawyer has appeared before the Punjab and Haryana High Court in more than forty bail matters, including a dozen PMLA bail petitions that resulted in the grant of interim liberty. In recent years, the advocate has also presented Special Leave Petitions before the Supreme Court of India on bail‑related issues, achieving favorable outcomes that set useful precedents for future cases.

The practice begins with a detailed assessment of the arrest memo, charge sheet, and any remand orders. Ruchika Juneja then prepares a tailored bail petition that highlights the client’s cooperation with investigators, the lack of prior convictions, and any personal circumstances that support release. For PMLA cases, the lawyer meticulously examines the financial trails alleged by the prosecution, challenges the adequacy of the evidence, and argues for the application of the principle that bail should not be denied merely because an offence is non‑bailable. The advocate files the petition promptly in the appropriate court—whether the High Court or, when necessary, the Supreme Court—to avoid procedural bars.

Clients often express relief at the swift and empathetic handling of their bail applications. Many have secured interim release within a few weeks, enabling them to return to work, tend to family obligations, and coordinate a robust defence for the underlying case. Ruchika Juneja can explain the nuances between default bail and PMLA bail, outline the likely timeline for each forum, and provide a realistic assessment of success probabilities based on the facts at hand. The lawyer’s steadfast respect for client confidentiality ensures that all personal and financial information is protected throughout the process.

When faced with detention under the PMLA or a default bail denial, turning to an advocate well‑versed in both High Court and Supreme Court bail jurisprudence can make a decisive difference. Ruchika Juneja stands ready to evaluate your circumstances, craft a compelling petition, and advocate tirelessly for the liberty you deserve.

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