Some careers are built through opportunity; others are built by challenging convention. Advocate Shobha Gupta's journey is one of determination, leadership, and an unwavering belief that the law must be a force for justice, equality, and institutional change.
Advocate Shobha Gupta is a distinguished legal practitioner appearing before the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India, the Hon'ble High Court of Delhi, and High Courts across India. With over 27 years of extensive and diverse legal experience, she has established an exceptional practice encompassing constitutional law, civil and criminal litigation, banking and financial disputes, company law, arbitration, service law, commercial litigation, property disputes, family law, and public interest litigation.
Raised in Bhilwara, Rajasthan, she completed her graduation before pursuing her LL.B. and Diploma in Labour Law from MDS University, Rajasthan. Her leadership qualities became evident long before she entered the legal profession. As an active member of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), she contested the student union elections and created history by becoming the first woman President of her college in Bhilwara—a landmark achievement that challenged traditional barriers and reflected her courage to lead from the front.
After being enrolled with the Bar Council of Delhi in May 1999, she embarked on a legal career founded on integrity, strategic thinking, and fearless advocacy. Over the past 27+ years, she has represented clients in some of the most challenging legal disputes before the Supreme Court of India, High Courts, Constitutional Courts, Tribunals, Regulatory Authorities, and other judicial and quasi-judicial forums across the country. Her practice spans constitutional law, corporate and commercial disputes, banking and finance, arbitration, civil and criminal litigation, regulatory matters, and public law, where she is known for combining legal precision with practical, solution-oriented strategy.
As the Founder and Managing Partner of SR Law Firm, Advocate Shobha Gupta has transformed a vision into a nationally recognised multidisciplinary legal practice. Under her leadership, the firm advises and represents individuals, corporations, financial institutions, public sector undertakings, government bodies, and business enterprises across India. The firm's reputation rests on its commitment to excellence, ethical advocacy, strategic counsel, and commercially effective dispute resolution.
Her influence extends well beyond courtroom advocacy. Having experienced the realities of growing up in a small town and witnessing the barriers faced by women in the legal profession, she resolved to create meaningful institutional change. She became the driving force behind a pioneering legal initiative by filing the first petition seeking 33% reservation for women advocates in Bar Associations and Bar Councils across India, along with reservation in leadership positions. This landmark initiative helped strengthen the movement for greater representation of women in the governance of the legal profession and contributed to the growing presence of women in elected positions across Bar Associations and Bar Councils nationwide.
Respected for her clarity of thought, persuasive advocacy, and ability to navigate complex legal questions, Advocate Shobha Gupta has successfully handled numerous high-value, precedent-setting, and legally significant matters. Clients value not only her courtroom skills but also her ability to anticipate challenges, formulate effective legal strategies, and deliver practical solutions aligned with their long-term objectives.
For Advocate Shobha Gupta, the practice of law is more than a profession—it is a responsibility to uphold constitutional values, strengthen institutions, and expand access to justice. Through her leadership of SR Law Firm, she continues to mentor the next generation of lawyers, champion professional excellence, and contribute to a legal system that is more progressive, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of society.