Criminal Litigation
Overview
A criminal matter needs close attention to the allegation, the record and the stage of proceedings. We assist with the preparation and conduct of criminal cases.
The partners’ experience includes criminal trials and appeals, as well as matters involving cheque dishonour, cheating and breach of trust. Our work includes reviewing the papers, drafting the required documents and appearing before the relevant court. We also assist with procedural correspondence and representation connected with civil and criminal matters.
Our Work
How we can assist
The partners’ experience includes criminal trials and appeals, as well as matters involving cheque dishonour, cheating and breach of trust. Our work includes reviewing the papers, drafting the required documents and appearing before the relevant court. We also assist with procedural correspondence and representation connected with civil and criminal matters.
- Criminal complaints and trial representation
- Criminal appeals and related proceedings
- Cheating and breach-of-trust matters
- Financial and commercial criminal disputes
- Review of complaints, notices and case records
05 ways we can assist in this area of practice.
Before You Call
For a useful first discussion
The complaint or FIR if available, notices, summons, relevant orders and a factual chronology. Tell us about any scheduled hearing at the outset.
Hearings and deadlines
Tell the office about any hearing, notice or response date when you make your enquiry. Advice on the appropriate next step follows a review of your matter.
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Mohit Gupta, Co-founder · Advocate.
Contacts
Co-founder · Advocate
Mohit Gupta
Co-founder · Advocate & Mediator
Anisha GuptaHow We WorkA considered start makes a difference.
- STEP 01
Understand
We begin with your account of what happened and review the key documents.
- STEP 02
Assess
We identify the issues, the stage of the matter and the work that may be required.
- STEP 03
Agree the next step
We discuss the scope, professional fees and next steps before taking on an engagement.
FAQs
General information only. Advice on your matter follows a review of its facts and documents.
Yes. Share the document and the date on which it was received, along with any scheduled appearance. We can assess the stage of the matter and the work required.
Yes. The partners’ experience includes cheque dishonour, cheating and breach-of-trust matters arising from financial or commercial transactions.
Since 1 July 2024, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) has replaced the Indian Penal Code, and the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) has replaced the Code of Criminal Procedure. Offences committed before that date are still charged under the old law.
It is an order that if a person is arrested, they will be released on bail. The application is made before arrest, to the Sessions Court or the High Court, under Section 482 of the BNSS (formerly Section 438 of the CrPC).
Cheating is covered by Section 318 of the BNS (formerly Section 420 of the IPC). Criminal breach of trust is Section 316 (formerly Sections 405 and 406). Both are often alleged in business and money disputes.
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