The legal space in India is evolving at a dynamic pace. The industry has seen a lot of transformations over the years in terms of trials at the court to fast-tracking the judgement process, everything has changed with the changing times. Seldom people find that there are some challenges while appealing to the court, though there are struggles but they are not so prominent like they used to in earlier times. Technological developments have enabled legal professionals and the judiciary to act in accordance with the dynamics if digitization and provide solutions that are up to the trending market requirements.
With all the changes happening in the Indian legal sector, the legal professionals, consultants, and lawyers need to stay abridged with the latest trends. They have to provide their clients with exceptional services and solutions so as to get justice for them in a right way. Their efforts in providing the clients with the right kind of service is the key to acquire more clients and recognition. That is why, it has become paramount that every legal professional must understand the client’s core concern and address the issue properly.
This is crucial mainly in the criminal cases. Criminal law is the body of the law that describes criminal offenses, regulates the apprehension, charging, and trials for the suspected individuals. It decides penalties and medium of treatment levied for convicted offenders. “Criminal law is only one of the mediums through which, organized societies safeguard the security of individual interests and ensure the survival of the group or a community,” says Advocate Mahesh Shanbag, a practicing lawyer in the district court of Sangli, Maharashtra.
A Criminal Law Expert
Mahesh spent his entire childhood in Vitha from where he hails. He has completed his LLB from ILS College Pune in 1997. He graduated from Willingdon College, Sangli and started independent practice there only. He has completed his LLB from ILS College Pune in 1997. Mahesh’s professional tenure includes serving in the criminal law domain largely. He has been in practicing 1998. Mahesh is one of the renowned crime legal specialists in Sangli.
Talking about the challenges in practicing in the criminal law domain, he mentions that there are bulky and lengthy cases in terms of documentation and lack of physical evidence becomes a major hindrance while handling the cases. “Hence, probing the case becomes a challenge,” states Mahesh.
He has done some pro-bono cases for the people from unprivileged section of the society and has contributed to their upliftment in a dynamic way. Especially, he has helped a woman in rehabilitating her life from scratch when she was on the verge of getting a divorce from her husband. That case was very emotional and very close to his heart at the time.
He feels great satisfaction in achieving this feat. The fact that he can effectively contribute towards an ex-felon’s life in a productive manner puts him at peace. He has been involved with different NGOs, namely – Consumer Forum Sangli. Mahesh has also contributed towards Lion’s Club’s activities.
After browsing through various career opportunities, Mahesh decided to opt for becoming a lawyer as he felt that it was the most suitable way for public service. He wanted to pursue public service examinations like UPSC/MPSC. But after thorough contemplation, he fixated on becoming a lawyer. “It became evident that if I work diligently in the court, I can produce better results and help people efficiently,” concludes Mahesh.
