Adv. Sugandha Khalkho is an advocate practising principally at the Jharkhand High Court in Ranchi, with a diverse practice covering constitutional law, criminal appeals, public interest litigation and civil disputes.
Professional Profile
Called to the profession in 2018, she began her practice at the Ranchi District Court and has appeared before the High Court of Jharkhand since 2020, representing clients before its various benches. Her work spans criminal appeals — including delay condonation applications and defence arguments in major matters — service-related writs against state corporations, land encroachment proceedings, and general civil disputes.
She maintains a strong public-law orientation. She has represented petitioners in public interest litigation before the High Court, including in Gramin Ekta Manch v. The State of Jharkhand, and has been appointed Amicus Curiae by the court to assist in critical criminal appeals — a responsibility reflecting the confidence reposed in her by the bench.
She holds an LL.M. in Intellectual Property Rights from the National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi, and completed her integrated B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) at the National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam, with a focus on constitutional and criminal law. Her early training included internships with Universal Legal, New Delhi, among others.
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Education
Professional Focus
An appellate and public-law focused practice before the High Court of Jharkhand and the district courts at Ranchi — combining rigorous research and drafting with the responsibilities of court-appointed Amicus Curiae work.