Advocate Kumar Kaustubh Kumar Kaustubh Advocate · HP High Court
Criminal, Constitutional & Consumer Law | Practising at H.P. High Court, Shimla

Criminal Lawyer in Shimla - Advocate Kumar Kaustubh

Advocate Kumar Kaustubh appears before the Hon’ble High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla, and the District & Sessions Court, Shimla, representing individuals, businesses and government bodies in criminal law, constitutional writs, consumer disputes, and civil litigation. Clients across Shimla and Himachal Pradesh come to him for straightforward advice and careful preparation — not just courtroom promises.

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Advocate Kumar Kaustubh
Advocate Kumar Kaustubh
“Dedicated to upholding justice and protecting clients’ rights through thorough legal research, strategic case planning, and effective courtroom advocacy.” Kumar Kaustubh, Advocate
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A trusted advisor across litigation, government, and corporate practice

Kumar Kaustubh is a practising advocate enrolled with the Bar Council of Himachal Pradesh and a member of the H.P. High Court Bar Association. He holds a BBA LLB (Hons.) from Christ University, Bangalore — a background that gives him a working understanding of both the legal and commercial sides of a dispute, which matters a great deal in corporate, banking and property matters.

His practice is based in Shimla, but he regularly represents clients from Solan, Mandi, Kangra, Kullu, Una, Bilaspur and Dharamsala, and appears at the High Court and District Court on their behalf so they don’t have to navigate an unfamiliar system alone.

7 Standing panel counsel engagements
6 Practice areas of active work
HP High Court & all subordinate courts
2 Languages of practice — English & Hindi
BBA LLB (Hons), Christ University Civil & Criminal Litigation Appellate Advocacy Corporate Advisory
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Institutional Trust

Panel Counsel, by sector

Advocate Kumar Kaustubh currently serves as empanelled Standing Counsel for the following organisations:

Panel Counsel Hon’ble H.P. High Court, Shimla

H.P. State Civil Supplies Corporation Ltd.

Handles Public Distribution System (PDS) compliance and disputes, government procurement and supply-chain matters, essential-commodities regulation, statutory compliance, inter-departmental coordination, and audit-objection resolution.

Panel Counsel All courts across Himachal Pradesh

Bharti Airtel Limited

Covers telecom regulatory law and TRAI compliance, spectrum allocation and licensing, consumer protection and billing disputes, contractual dispute resolution, data protection compliance, and tower-installation legal issues.

Panel Counsel District & Sessions Court, Shimla

Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC)

Manages transportation regulatory and operational affairs, employment and labour disputes, government contract negotiation, service-related disputes, and accident-claim and liability matters for public transport.

Panel Counsel Hon’ble H.P. High Court, Shimla

H.P. State Forest Development Corporation Limited

Advises on forestry administration, government contracts, environmental compliance, timber procurement and transportation, labour matters, and litigation involving statutory and commercial obligations.

Panel Counsel Hon’ble H.P. High Court, Shimla

H.P. State Co-operative Agriculture & Rural Development Bank Ltd. (HPSCARDB)

Represents the institution in banking recovery matters, loan disputes, recovery proceedings, contractual issues, regulatory compliance, employment matters, and civil litigation.

Panel Counsel Hon’ble H.P. High Court, Shimla

H.P. Bus Stands Management & Development Authority (HPBSMDA)

Handles infrastructure development, public transport administration, commercial agreements, contractor disputes, land and property matters, and statutory compliance for transport facilities.

Panel Counsel District & Sessions Court, Shimla

H.P. Minorities Finance & Development Corporation (HPMFDC)

Provides legal representation in financial assistance matters, recovery proceedings, contractual disputes, government schemes, compliance issues, and litigation relating to development programmes.

Areas of Practice

9 practice areas, one office

Filed the way a docket is. A quick look at what's covered — see the full list, with every matter type, on the Practice Areas page.

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Criminal Law

Bail, anticipatory bail, FIR quashing, trial defence, NDPS and POCSO matters, cheque bounce cases at the H.P. High Court and District Court, Shimla.

02

Constitutional Law

Writ petitions under Article 226, including Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Certiorari, Prohibition and Quo Warranto before the H.P. High Court.

03

Consumer Law

Deficiency of service, insurance disputes, banking fraud, medical negligence and builder disputes before the Consumer Commissions in Shimla.

04

Service Law

Wrongful termination, suspension, pay-scale disputes and departmental enquiries through writ petitions before the H.P. High Court.

05

Family Law

Divorce, child custody, maintenance, guardianship and matrimonial property matters before the District Court and H.P. High Court, Shimla.

06

Civil Litigation

Property disputes, land acquisition, contracts and injunction matters before the District Court and H.P. High Court.

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Why Choose Advocate Kumar Kaustubh

Why Clients Choose Him

Trusted by individuals, families and institutions across Himachal Pradesh for thoughtful legal strategy, transparent advice and effective representation.

Thorough Preparation

Every bail application, writ petition or consumer complaint is backed by detailed legal research and carefully drafted pleadings—not generic templates.

Plain-Language Communication

Clients receive honest advice, realistic expectations and regular updates throughout every stage of their matter.

Professional Integrity

As a member of the H.P. High Court Bar Association, every matter is handled with professionalism, ethics and complete confidentiality.

Reach Across Himachal

Based in Shimla and regularly representing clients from Solan, Mandi, Kangra, Kullu, Una, Bilaspur, Chamba and Dharamshala.

Institutional Trust

Standing Counsel to multiple government bodies and leading organisations including HRTC, Bharti Airtel and H.P. State Forest Development Corporation.

Google Reviews

76+ Five-Star Reviews

Advocate Kumar Kaustubh has earned more than 76 five-star Google reviews from clients across Shimla and Himachal Pradesh in matters relating to criminal defence, constitutional law, consumer disputes, family law and civil litigation.

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What clients say

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"Advocate Kumar Kaustubh handled my friend's bail matter very professionally and kept me updated at every stage. His advice was clear, practical, and really helped me understand the situation. The whole process felt much less stressful because of his support. If you’re looking for a best lawyer in Shimla, I would definitely recommend him."

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Prabhat Kumar
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It feels really special writing this review for Advocate Kaustubh, not just because of his work, but also because he was my senior in school.
Over the years, seeing him grow into such a confident, knowledgeable, and grounded professional has been genuinely inspiring. He practices at the High Court of Himachal Pradesh and handles criminal, civil, and consumer matters with a lot of sincerity and dedication.

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Vaidehi Sharma
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If you’re looking for a reliable and experienced lawyer in Shimla, I highly recommend Kaustubh. He has been handling our case for quite some time now, and our experience has been extremely positive.

Kaustubh is very professional, knowledgeable, and always prompt in his responses. He has a strong understanding of the local court procedures in Shimla and explains every step clearly, which really helped us feel confident throughout the process.

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Sandeepa Sharma
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I had the opportunity to work with Kaustabh on a recent legal matter, and I am extremely satisfied with the professionalism, clarity, and dedication he demonstrated throughout the entire process.

From the very beginning, he took the time to understand my situation in detail, explained the legal options in clear and simple terms, and ensured I felt confident in every decision being made. His responsiveness, attention to detail, and strategic thinking made a complex and stressful situation much more manageable.

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Ira Prabhat
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Advocate Kumar kaustubh has represented me in a cheque bounce case. He filed a 138 negotiable instruments act complaint against the person who had to give my money and ultimately I won the case. I was awarded double the cheque amount. Throughout the case, advocate kumar kaustubh was very cooperative and guided me perfectly to get a favourable decision. He is probably the best criminal lawyer in shimla. If you are searching for an advocate at shimla, or even for H.P. High Court, I totally recommend him.

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Kunal Chauhan
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Advocate Kumar Kaustubh handeled my civil suit for recovery case in the court of civil judge, theog, shimla,H.P. His approach throughout the case was very understanding and confident. My experience with him was amazing. He is undoubtedly the top advocate in shimla, H.P. His expertise is in criminal law cases nd consumer law cases.

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Nehra
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Kumar Kaustubh is a trustworthy and competent consumer court lawyer in Shimla. His knowledge of consumer law and experience with cases in the HP Court is evident in the way he handles matters. Professional, patient, and reliable—highly recommended.

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Ishita Sharma
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“An excellent advocate with deep legal knowledge and strong courtroom skills. Very approachable, patient, and always explains legal matters clearly. Handles cases with sincerity and professionalism. I am extremely satisfied with the guidance and support.”

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Vijay Sharma
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Advocate Kaustubh is extremely professional and knowledgeable in consumer rights cases. He helped me with my issue quickly and guided me through every step with patience and clarity. I really appreciate his dedication and support — highly recommend him for anyone dealing with consumer disputes or any other issue. Not just a great lawyer but a great person as well

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Ayush Jhangta
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Kaustubh is hands down the best! His expertise, professionalism, and dedication are unmatched. His exceptional communication skills and empathy makes a stressful process so much easier!

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Priyanshi Rachchh
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Whether it’s a complex litigation matter, corporate advisory, or any legal issue — experienced, dedicated advocacy is one consultation away.

Emailinfotokaustubh@gmail.com
Phone+91 82196 58544
OfficeChamber No. 135, H.P. High Court, Bemloi, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh 171001
Office Hours
Monday – Sunday9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Emergency consultationsBy appointment