CRIMINAL LAW
CRIMINAL DEFENSE AND TRIAL ADVOCACY
What It Includes: Comprehensive criminal defense representation from first police contact through trial proceedings, including strategic defense planning, evidence analysis, witness examination, plea negotiations, and skilled courtroom advocacy to protect accused persons' rights and achieve favorable outcomes.
When You Need It:
- Arrested or detained by police for any criminal offense
- FIR registered against you or family members
- Police investigation targeting you as suspect
- Summons received from court for criminal proceedings
- Need representation during police interrogation
- Facing trial in Sessions Court or Magistrate Court
Procedure Involved: Criminal defense begins with case assessment and evidence analysis, followed by bail application if custody is involved. The process includes pre-trial preparations, filing of appropriate applications, examination of prosecution evidence, witness examination during trial, and presenting defense arguments. Appellate remedies are pursued if required.
Jurisdiction:
- Magistrate Courts for summary trials and initial proceedings
- Sessions Courts for serious criminal matters requiring formal trial
- Delhi High Court for criminal appeals and revision petitions
- Supreme Court for constitutional matters and special leave petitions
Related Services: Bail applications, White-collar crime defense, Criminal appeals
BAIL APPLICATIONS AND ANTICIPATORY BAIL
What It Includes: Legal representation for securing release from custody through regular bail applications, anticipatory bail petitions, interim bail, and bail modification proceedings, including preparation of comprehensive bail applications with proper sureties and legal grounds.
When You Need It:
- Arrested and in police custody or judicial custody
- Apprehending arrest in cognizable criminal cases
- Existing bail conditions need modification
- Bail rejected by lower court requiring High Court application
- Non-bailable offenses requiring skilled legal intervention
- Family member detained and needs immediate release
Procedure Involved: Bail applications require filing of detailed application with supporting documents, arrangement of sureties, and court hearing. The process involves presenting legal grounds for bail, addressing prosecution objections, and ensuring compliance with bail conditions. Anticipatory bail requires pre-emptive application before potential arrest.
Jurisdiction:
- Magistrate Courts for bailable offenses and initial applications
- Sessions Courts for non-bailable offense bail matters
- Delhi High Court for anticipatory bail and appeal against bail rejection
- Supreme Court for bail in exceptional constitutional matters
Related Services: Criminal defense, Investigation defense, Criminal appeals
WHITE-COLLAR CRIME AND ECONOMIC OFFENSES
What It Includes: Specialized defense in complex financial crimes, corporate fraud cases, banking offenses, cheque dishonor matters, money laundering allegations, tax evasion cases, and sophisticated economic crimes requiring technical legal expertise and strategic defense planning.
When You Need It:
- Allegations of corporate fraud or financial misconduct
- Banking and financial institution disputes
- Cheque dishonor and negotiable instrument cases
- Tax evasion or GST fraud allegations
- Money laundering accusations under PMLA
- Securities market violations and SEBI matters
Procedure Involved: White-collar crime defense involves analysis of financial documents, understanding complex transactions, coordination with forensic experts, and preparation of technical defense. The process requires detailed examination of documentary evidence, expert witness preparation, and compliance with specialized court procedures for economic offenses.
Jurisdiction:
- Special Courts designated for economic offenses and financial crimes
- Commercial Courts for certain financial dispute matters
- Delhi High Court for appeals in economic offense cases
- Supreme Court for constitutional challenges in financial crime matters
Related Services: CBI/ED/EOW proceedings, Corporate law, Banking law
CYBER CRIME DEFENSE AND IT LAW VIOLATIONS
What It Includes: Legal defense in cyber crime cases including online fraud, hacking offenses, data theft, identity theft, cyber stalking, social media violations, digital payment frauds, and violations under Information Technology Act with specialized knowledge of cyber forensics, digital evidence, and technology-related criminal law procedures.
When You Need It:
- Accused of online fraud, phishing, or digital payment scams
- Facing charges for hacking, unauthorized computer access, or data breaches
- Social media posts or online content leading to criminal charges
- Identity theft, impersonation, or fake profile allegations
- Cyber stalking, online harassment, or morphing charges
- IT Act violations including obscene content or privacy breaches
Procedure Involved: Cyber crime defense involves technical analysis of digital evidence, examination of server logs and IP tracking data, and specialized defense strategies for technology-related offenses. The process includes challenging digital evidence authenticity, coordinating with cyber forensic experts, questioning chain of custody for electronic evidence, and procedural compliance under IT Act provisions. Defense requires understanding of technical aspects including encryption, network protocols, and digital footprints.
Jurisdiction:
- Cyber Crime Police Stations for FIR registration and initial investigation
- Special Courts designated for cyber crime cases under Information Technology Act
- Sessions Courts for serious cyber offenses and technology-related criminal appeals
- High Court for constitutional challenges in cyber crime matters and digital rights protection
Related Services: Criminal defense, White-collar crime, Constitutional law
CBI, ED, AND EOW PROCEEDINGS
What It Includes: Specialized representation before Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Enforcement Directorate (ED), and Economic Offenses Wing (EOW) including investigation defense, procedural compliance, rights protection during agency proceedings, and court representations in matters investigated by central agencies.
When You Need It:
- CBI investigation or case registered against you
- ED proceedings under Prevention of Money Laundering Act
- EOW investigation in financial crime matters
- Notice received from central investigating agencies
- Assets frozen or attached by enforcement agencies
- Need representation during agency interrogation
Procedure Involved: Central agency proceedings involve responding to notices, attending investigations, maintaining procedural compliance, and ensuring constitutional rights protection. The process includes document submission, examination procedures, challenge of illegal actions, and court representation for protection of legal rights during agency proceedings.
Jurisdiction:
- Special Courts designated for CBI matters under respective acts
- PMLA Courts for Enforcement Directorate proceedings under money laundering law
- Delhi High Court for challenging agency actions and procedural violations
- Supreme Court for constitutional challenges against central agency proceedings
Related Services: White-collar crime defense, Constitutional law, Criminal appeals
CRIMINAL APPEALS AND REVISIONS
What It Includes: Appellate advocacy in higher courts challenging trial court convictions, sentence modifications, acquittal appeals by prosecution, revision petitions for jurisdictional errors, and Supreme Court special leave petitions in criminal matters requiring skilled appellate representation.
When You Need It:
- Convicted by trial court and seeking appeal
- Dissatisfied with sentence awarded by lower court
- Acquitted but prosecution has filed appeal
- Trial court committed jurisdictional or procedural errors
- Need Supreme Court intervention in criminal matter
- Constitutional questions arising in criminal proceedings
Procedure Involved: Criminal appeals require filing within statutory limitation periods, preparation of grounds of appeal, compilation of trial court records, and detailed legal arguments. The process involves thorough examination of trial proceedings, identification of legal errors, preparation of written submissions, and oral arguments before appellate courts.
Jurisdiction:
- Delhi High Court for appeals against Sessions Court and Magistrate Court orders
- Supreme Court for appeals against High Court orders and special leave petitions
- Appellate Courts for revision petitions against jurisdictional errors
- Constitutional benches for matters involving constitutional interpretation in criminal law
Related Services: Criminal defense, Constitutional law, Bail applications
INVESTIGATION DEFENSE AND RIGHTS PROTECTION
What It Includes: Legal representation during police investigation phase including protection of constitutional rights, presence during interrogation, challenging illegal detention, ensuring procedural compliance, and safeguarding accused persons' interests during investigation proceedings.
When You Need It:
- Under police investigation or surveillance
- Required to appear for police questioning
- Concerned about potential arrest or detention
- Police conducting searches or seizures
- Rights violated during investigation process
- Need legal guidance during investigation phase
Procedure Involved: Investigation defense involves monitoring police procedures, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, protecting constitutional rights during questioning, and challenging illegal detention or investigation methods. The process requires immediate intervention, documentation of procedural violations, and court applications for protection of rights.
Jurisdiction:
- Magistrate Courts for custody and remand matters during investigation
- Delhi High Court for challenging investigation procedures and protecting fundamental rights
- Sessions Courts for anticipatory bail and investigation-related applications
- Supreme Court for constitutional protection during investigation proceedings
Related Services: Bail applications, Constitutional law, Criminal defense