ADV. SANJAY SARRAF

Adv. Sanjay Sarraf, a Gold Medalist in Criminology (LL.M.) and Bronze Medalist with Third Rank in Criminal Law and Forensic Science (M.A.), is a versatile advocate, criminologist, forensic scientist, and crime investigator. He holds multiple advanced degrees with academic distinction, including LL.M. in Criminal Law (With Distinction), LL.M. in International Law & Arbitration (With Distinction), and M.A. in Mediation and Conflict Resolution (With Distinction).

Often referred to as “India’s Sherlock Holmes of Forensic Law” he brings a unique blend of investigative precision, legal mastery, and scientific methodology to every case. His approach is research-driven, methodical, and rooted in truth — qualities that have helped him expose forged documents, decode criminal behaviour, and secure justice for the wrongfully accused.

He is an Empanelled Advocate with the Maharashtra State Legal Services Authority, Bombay High Court and DLSA, a Visiting Faculty and Moot Court Advisor at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University (CSMU) and Assistant professor at HBSU, IIAM accredited in International Mediation Advocacy & Dispute Management, and registered as an Articled Clerk under Solicitor Dr. Dinesh Bharduwaj (Bombay Incorporated Law Society, Mumbai & UK), AOR, Supreme Court of India.

Additionally, he has written notable articles such as Fingerprint Techniques in Crime Investigation, Criminal Behavior through Bio-social Criminology Theory and The Holistic Approach of Criminology.Additionally, he is in the process of establishing an organization similar to the Innocence Project and a university focused on law, justice, and forensic science.


Academic Profile

  • Ph.D, Research Scholar (Criminology and Forensic Science)
  • B.A.(Hons.)
  • LL.B 
  • M.A. (Criminal Law and Forensic Science) Third Rank, Bronze Medal
  • M.A ( Mediation and Conflict Resolution) – With Distinction 
  • LL.M. (Criminology) – Gold Medalist
  • LL.M. (Criminal Law) – With Distinction 
  • LL.M. ( International Law & Arbitration) – With Distinction 
  • UGC NET qualified
  • P. G Diploma – Criminal Justice
  • P.G.D. – Forensic Psychology and Criminal Profiling
  • P.G.D. – Forensic Science and Related Law
  • P.G.D. – Intellectual Property Rights
  • P.G.D. – Fingerprint Science
  • P.G.D. – Environmental Laws
  • P.G.D. – Criminal Justice System
  • P.G.D. – Forensic Journalism
  • P.G.D. – Alternative Dispute Resolution Methods
  • Diploma – Cyber Crime
  • Certificate Course – White Collar Crime
  • Diploma – Human Rights
  • Certificate Course – International Mediation Advocacy & Dispute Management
  • Advanced Diploma – Drafting, Negotiation & Enforcement of Contracts
  • Postgraduate Diploma – Environmental Law
  • Certificate Course – Crime Scene Investigation using Open Source Intelligence
  • Certificate Course – Crime Scene Management and Forensic Journalism
  • Certificate Course – Fundamentals of Forensic Accounting
  • Certificate Course – Cyber Crimes Investigation and Digital Forensics 
  • Certificate Course – Cyber Security and Cyber Attacks
  • Certificate Course – Foundation of IoT Security
  • Certificate Course – Crime Scene Management

Visiting Faculty – CSMU

  • Conducted workshops and lectures on criminal law and forensic science
  • Mentored students for Judicial Services Examination and legal career advancement.
  • Actively engaged in motivational speaking, training aspiring professionals.
  • Actively involved in moot court competitions, mentoring and guiding students to excel in their legal careers.

Publications:

Fight For Innocence Initiative

Our Fight For Innocence initiative is dedicated to providing pro bono legal assistance to individuals wrongfully convicted. By leveraging our expertise in forensic science and criminology, we strive to ensure that justice prevails for the most vulnerable members of society.