Our Team

 LEGAL EXPERIENCE
Practices (or Practiced) in: –
1)The Supreme Court of India, New Delhi
2) Punjab & Haryana High Court at Chandigarh
3) National Human Rights Commission New Delhi.
4) Punjab State Human Rights Commission.
5) Appointed as special counsel for the “Peoples Commission, constituted by “Committee for Disappearances in Punjab” which comprised of a retired Supreme Court of India Judge, Justice Kuldip Singh and three other Hon’ble retired Judges of High Court Justice D.S.Tiwatia, Justice Suresh, Justice Jaspal Singh and represented the cases of Human Rights violation.
6) After registering as a “Foreign Legal Consultant”, with Law Society of British Columbia, worked in Association with Kang Abrahams Chahal, Barristers and Solicitors, Vancouver, Canada, from September 2001 till March 2002.
7) Worked on the defense team of AIR INDIA CRASH trial in Vancouver, Canada from August 2001 till March 2002 as an Indian Lawyer.

AFFILIATIONS Member:-
1) Punjab & Haryana Bar Association, Chandigarh, India.
2) Supreme Court of India Bar Association, New Delhi, India.
3) General Secretary, Lawyers for Human Rights International.

COURT APPEARANCES
a) Conducted nearly 2000 cases relating to detenus detained under the provisions of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, National Security Act and Terrorist & Disruptive Activities Prevention Act of India. Also conducted matters relating Bails, Habeas Corpus Petitions, including petitions on matters relating to custodial violence, illegal detentions, extra judicial Executions. Also filed petitions in which compensations were sought for victims of State repression.
b) Practice in Family Laws, Marriage law, Constitutional Law.
c) Also conducted various Public Interest Petitions on Pro-Bono basis in matters relating to Human rights violations, environment pollution and ecological imbalance.

EXPERIENCE OF INTERACTION WITH INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS BODIES:
Besides being actively associated with International Human Rights Bodies i.e. Amnesty International, Asia Watch, Article IX, Physicians for Human Rights. Also, attended United Nations Sub Committees on Enforced and Involuntary Disappearances at Geneva, Switzerland in September 1991 and 1992. Then in New York, U.S. in June 1995 and 1996.

ATTENDANCE OF INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL CONFERENCES:

1) Attended Commonwealth Lawyers Conference at Vancouver, Canada, in September 1996.
2) Represented Lawyers for Human Rights International, in a National convention “CAMPAIGN AGAINST DEATH PENALITY” on 22nd and
23rd July 2000 in New Delhi, India.
3) Attended International convention hosted by “India Centre for Human Rights and Law” at Panchgani (Maharashtra) India from 24th-31st
December 2000 and held training session for young Lawyers/Human Rights activists.
4) Participated in “National Conference on Security Legislation and Human Rights on 10th and 11th August 2002 at New Delhi by the Indian chapter of Amnesty International.
5) Participated as a speaker at a conference organized by Committee against (POTA) Prevention of terrorism Act at Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh on 29th and 30th March 2003.
6) Participated with a group of members of “Lawyers for Human Rights International”, in a conference on “Self Determination for Kashmiris” at Kashmir held on 20th April 2005 and extended support to their demand.
7) Organized a signature campaign on behalf of Sikhs against the Death Penalty in association with World Coalition against Death Penalty on 10th October 2005.
8) Participated as a Panelist on a talk show on mercy killing (Euthanasia) on 18th November 2005 in Government College for Girls at Chandigarh.
9) Organised a seminar on Death Penalty at Punjab University Chandigarh on 9th December 2005 on behalf of Punjab Rights Forum.
10) Organised a demonstration on 17th January 2006 at sector 17 Plaza, Chandigarh to focus the world attention to the campaign against abolition of Death Penalty as well as release of Sikh Political detenus languishing in Indian Jails.
11) Organised a seminar for “Lawyers for Human Rights International” on the topic “Challenges before the Human Rights Defenders” at Punjab University Chandigarh on 14th April 2006 and also honoured Teesta Sitalvad, a known Human Right activist who helped Gujarat Riots victims.
12) Participated as a speaker in conference organized by Parliamentarians For national Self Determination on “Self Determination” in the Houses Of parliament West Minister United Kingdom on 11th May 2006.
13) Participated as a Panelist in a penal discussion organized by “Voices for Freedom” at Punjab University Chandigarh on the topic of “Human Rights Violations in Punjab” on 2nd July 2006.
14) Participated as a speaker at Fordham University School of Law, New York on 28th Oct 2006, organized by “Voices for Freedom” in its “Second Annual Conference on Genocide, Torture and Human Rights Abuses”.
15) Organised a workshop on behalf of “Lawyers for Human Rights International” on the topic of “Relevance of International Criminal Court in India” on 25th Nov 2006, in association with ICC-India campaign a project of “Women Research & action Group (WRAG) Mumbai.
16) Participated as a speaker in “National Consultation on Criminal Justice Reforms” held by “Human Rights Law Network” at New Delhi on 2nd June 2007.
17) Participated as a jury member in “Independent Peoples Tribunal” on Torture, Extra Judicial Executions and Forced disappearances in various states of India. The IPT was organized in collaboration with “Lawyers for Human Rights International” at Jawahar Lal Nehru University Delhi on 9th and 10th Feb 2008.
18) Participated as a speaker in the Global meet of “SOUTH ASIAN COUNCIL FOR MINORITIES (SACM) at Parliament Annex in New Delhi on 7th March 2008.
19) Participated as a speaker in a national consultation organized by HRLN & WSO at New Delhi on 19th Nov 2011 on the topic of “Defending the defenders”.
20) Participated as a jury member of “Independent Peoples Tribunal” on the working of Punjab State Human Rights Commission at Chandigarh on 10th Dec 2011, by HRLN.
21) Attended World Congress against death penalty at Madrid, Spain from 12th to 15th June 2013 and represented our organisation i.e. Lawyers for Human Rights International.
22) Appeared as a witness on 2nd April 2017 before Independent Peoples tribunal at Amritsar, India, formed to investigate and document cases of Extra Judicial executions & Enforced Disappearances of Punjab for the period 1984 to 1994.

EXPERIENCE AS AN EXPERT WITNESS IN COURTS ABROAD:
A. 1995 Appeared and accepted as an expert witness on Indian Laws & Human Rights in an Extradition hearing of an Indian in the Supreme Court of British Columbia, Canada. Also appeared and accepted as an Expert Witness on Human Rights situation in India and particularly in Punjab before Immigration and Refugee Board at Vancouver in Canada in the same year.
B. 1997 Appeared and accepted as an Expert Witness on Human Rights situation in India and Punjab in a case relating to Immigration and Refugee Board of the State of San Francisco, U.S.A.
C. 1998 Appeared and accepted as an Expert Witness on Human Rights before a special court in Toronto, Canada, in a case of Security proceedings.
D. December 1998 & April 1999Appeared and accepted as an Expert Witness on Human Rights and Indian Laws before Immigration and Refugee Board of the State of Virginia, U.S.A.
E. 15 Feb 2000 appeared in a Refugee Court of the State of Baltimore, U.S.A. and was accepted as an Expert Witness on Human Rights situation in Punjab.
F. June 2000 Appearedbefore “Special Immigration Appeal Commission” in United Kingdom and accepted as an expert witness on the issue of Human Rights Violations qua Sikhs, who are claiming their separate Homeland in India. (Re: matter of Paramjit Singh & Mukhtiar Singh).
G. 2 Feb 2001 Appeared as an expert witness before District Courts of Fresno, California in a case relating to Extradition hearing of Kulbir Singh Barapind.
H. 16 April 2014 Appeared as an expert witness before Westminster Magistrate, London, U.K in an extradition hearing of an Indian namely Rajesh Kapoor who is sought to be extradited by India on grounds of kidnapping a minor from India.

He began his legal career as an associate of Senior Lawyer Gaganpradeep Singh Bal at the Punjab & Haryana High Court, gaining rigorous training in diverse areas of litigation. Over the years, Advocate Sidhu has developed a strong and focused practice, specializing in NRI matrimonial litigation, criminal defence, passport and immigration related matters, and landlord-tenant disputes.
Advocate Sidhu has successfully represented clients before several judicial and quasi-judicial forums, including the Punjab and Haryana High Court, NRI Commission, Human Rights Commission, State and District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commissions, Central Information Commission, State Service Commissions, Maintenance Tribunals, and various Sessions and Magistrate Courts across Punjab and Haryana.
He is frequently engaged in high-conflict matrimonial and family law disputes, including cases of divorce, domestic violence, maintenance and alimony, and child custody, often involving non-resident Indian (NRI) parties and complex cross-border issues. In the criminal law domain, he handles matters involving anticipatory and regular bail, criminal trials, complaint cases, and quashing petitions under Section 482 CrPC.
Combining his technical and managerial acumen with a legally sound and strategic approach, Advocate Sidhu is known for his precise drafting, courtroom clarity, and client-focused advocacy. His practice is firmly rooted in ethical conduct, thorough research, and an unwavering commitment to safeguarding the legal rights and interests of NRI’s.

A graduate of the esteemed Army Institute of Law, Advocate Harmeet obtained his B.A. LL.B. in 2017. Since then, he has built a diverse and accomplished legal practice grounded in constitutional, civil, and criminal law. His core areas of expertise include writ petitions, bail matters, matrimonial disputes, child custody cases, and service law matters. Known for his strategic thinking and persuasive advocacy, he consistently crafts legal solutions tailored to the specific needs of each client.

Advocate Harmeet is also a firm believer in continuous professional development. He remains actively engaged with evolving legal developments and jurisprudence to ensure his counsel is both current and insightful. Whether guiding clients through complex litigation or offering sound preventive legal advice, he is valued for his integrity, clarity of thought, and strong courtroom presence.

Beyond his litigation work, Advocate Harmeet is deeply involved in mentoring aspiring law students and regularly participates in legal seminars and forums. His active engagement with the broader legal community reflects his passion for the law and his commitment to nurturing the next generation of legal professionals.