Criminal Law Practice

Criminal law practice encompasses proceedings concerning offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, other applicable criminal laws and special statutes, as applicable to individual matters.

The firm undertakes criminal matters involving individuals, professionals, corporate entities and other persons, including proceedings before Magistrates' Courts, Sessions Courts, Special Courts, High Courts and other competent forums, as applicable.

Criminal Investigation and Proceedings

Matters may include issues arising during investigation, registration of First Information Reports (FIRs), police inquiries, search and seizure proceedings, arrest, custodial interrogation, notices, complaints and prosecution proceedings before competent authorities and courts.

Bail, Quashing and Other Remedies

The firm's practice may include anticipatory bail, regular bail, cancellation of bail, quashing of FIRs or criminal proceedings, discharge applications, criminal revisions, appeals and other remedies available under applicable criminal and constitutional law.

Trial and Appellate Proceedings

Matters may include criminal trials, evidence, cross-examination, final arguments, appeals, revisions, review proceedings and other proceedings before competent criminal courts and appellate forums.

Specialised Criminal Matters

The firm's criminal-law practice may include matters concerning economic offences, financial fraud, corruption, cybercrime, offences under the Negotiable Instruments Act, narcotics-related offences, offences involving public servants, corporate criminal liability, organised crime and offences arising under other special statutes.

Matters may also include offences concerning matrimonial and family disputes, property offences, offences against the human body and other criminal allegations, as applicable to individual cases.

Economic and Regulatory Offences

Criminal matters may involve investigations and proceedings by authorities including the Enforcement Directorate (ED), Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO), Economic Offences Wing (EOW) and other competent investigative or regulatory authorities, subject to the applicable law and jurisdiction.

Nature and Scope of Work

The nature and scope of work undertaken in any criminal matter depends upon the facts and circumstances of the case, the applicable legal framework and the professional responsibilities applicable to advocates.