Criminal law
This area concerns criminal proceedings from the first information report or complaint through bail, trial and challenges before the High Court. Since 1 July 2024 these are governed by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam.
The practice covers
- Bail and anticipatory bail
- First information reports and private complaints
- Proceedings to quash an FIR or complaint before the High Court
- Cheque dishonour cases under section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act
- Trials before magistrates' courts and Sessions Courts
- Complaints about cyber fraud
Laws most often involved
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
- Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
- Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
- Information Technology Act, 2000
Where such matters are heard
- Magistrates' courts
- Sessions Courts
- High Court of Bombay
Courts at Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Thane.
Further reading
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