KIRTI AHUJA.

▮ Identity sealed · POCSO §23

Defense lawyer, Supreme Court lawyer

New Delhi, Delhi

“Kirti Ahuja is an advocate practicing in the Supreme Court of India who represented Asaram Bapu in post-conviction appeals. In 2024, Ahuja alleged significant procedural deficiencies and gaps in the trial proceedings, claiming they led to a potential miscarriage of justice.”

Kirti Ahuja is an advocate practicing in the Supreme Court of India, specializing in criminal appeals and post-conviction remedies. In 2024, she was retained by Asaram Bapu's legal trust to review the Jodhpur and Gandhinagar conviction records and draft comprehensive appeals to challenge the verdicts in the higher courts, focusing on identifying gaps in the prosecution's evidence.

Ahuja's legal strategy focused heavily on alleging procedural deficiencies in the trial courts. In public comments and court filings, she argued that the trial judges had ignored material contradictions in the testimonies of key witnesses and minor survivors. She contended that the lack of corroborative forensic evidence and the delay in filing the complaints were not properly evaluated, creating a strong case for review.

She also highlighted the intense media focus surrounding the trials, arguing that the public trials had created an environment where the defense's arguments were dismissed without due consideration. Ahuja asserted that the right to a fair trial, guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution, had been compromised by the pressure to secure a conviction against a controversial public figure.

Ahuja continues to represent Asaram Bapu's interests in various appeals seeking suspension of sentence and medical bail, working with senior counsel to present petitions in the High Courts of Rajasthan and Gujarat. Her work is recognized as part of the ongoing, long-term legal campaign by the godman's trust to challenge the historic convictions. She continues her practice in New Delhi, handling various criminal matters.