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The Criminal Law Desk is the dedicated bench of advocates and researchers who write and review every criminal-defence article on NyaySevak. The desk's members practise daily before Sessions Courts, the Delhi High Court, the Bombay High Court, the Madras High Court, and Rouse Avenue Special Courts, with current caseload exposure to bail applications, anticipatory bail (Section 482 BNSS / erstwhile 438 CrPC), quashing petitions (Section 528 BNSS / erstwhile 482 CrPC), trial defence in PMLA, NDPS, UAPA, POCSO, and dowry-death prosecutions. The desk's senior advisor has appeared in over 3,000 bail and trial matters across 12+ years of full-time criminal practice. Every article on bail procedure, FIR handling, charge-sheet rebuttals, witness examination, and sentencing is reviewed against the latest Supreme Court and High Court decisions, with citations updated as new case law develops.
Bar Council of Delhi · Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa · enrolled before Delhi HC, Bombay HC, Supreme Court of India
When a person has a 'reason to believe' that he or she may be arrested on a non-bailable charge, anticipatory bail under Section 482 BNSS (formerly Section 438 CrPC) is the protective shield. This guide covers the legal threshold, the procedural choreography, recent Supreme Court rulings on duration and territorial jurisdiction, and the realistic timeline city by city.
Criminal DefenceWhen the police refuse to register an FIR, victims often believe the system has failed them — but Indian criminal procedure provides several escalation routes that work in practice. This guide walks through filing under Section 173 BNSS, e-FIR portals, Section 175(3) BNSS magistrate complaints, and Section 482 BNSS HC remedies.
Criminal DefenceTwo separate classifications decide what happens after a crime is reported: cognizable vs non-cognizable controls the police's power to arrest and investigate, while bailable vs non-bailable controls your right to bail. This guide explains both — with current BNSS 2023 sections, worked examples, and a clear comparison.
Criminal DefenceAn FIR that discloses no offence, is malicious, or has been settled between the parties can be quashed by the High Court under its inherent powers. This guide explains Section 528 BNSS, the Bhajan Lal grounds, the procedure, quashing on the basis of a compromise, and what to expect.
Criminal DefenceA rejected anticipatory bail application is a setback, not the end. This guide explains the escalation ladder — Sessions Court to High Court to Supreme Court — plus regular bail after arrest, fresh applications on changed circumstances, and the mistakes (like absconding) that make things worse.