Practice area
Criminal Defense
Considered, restrained criminal defense
Criminal matters are stressful and time-sensitive. Clear advice on the immediate steps — and a measured approach to the process — helps you understand your position and the options available.
Our criminal defense practice advises on bail, FIR-related questions, complaints, and trial court representation in Delhi NCR, with care and discretion.
Suggested: Urgent Same-Day Consultation · 20 minutes
Is this your situation?
- An FIR has been registered against you, or you expect one.
- You need to apply for bail or anticipatory bail.
- You have received a police notice or a court summons.
- An FIR has been filed over what is really a property or money dispute.
- You want to file a criminal complaint.
Time-sensitive? The urgent same-day consultation is for FIRs, arrests, and deadlines within 7 days. For serious or sensitive matters, send a manual review request.
Scope
Areas we advise on
- Bail and anticipatory bail
- FIR-related advisory
- Criminal complaints
- Quashing petitions before the High Court and Supreme Court
- Trial court representation
- Appeals and revisions
- Serious criminal matters (on review)
Bail and anticipatory bail
Bail matters are often the most urgent step. Whether the question is regular bail or anticipatory bail, the approach depends on the stage of the matter and the facts.
We advise on the considerations involved and what is needed to present an application clearly before the appropriate court.
FIRs, complaints, and the trial stage
Questions often arise around an FIR, a complaint, or representation at the trial court stage. Understanding the process and your rights at each point helps you make informed decisions.
We explain the procedure and advise on the steps available in the circumstances.
Quashing of FIRs and criminal proceedings
Where an FIR, chargesheet, or summoning order does not disclose the offence alleged, or turns a civil or property dispute into a criminal case, the High Court can be asked to quash it under its inherent powers or its writ jurisdiction. An order declining to quash can be challenged before the Supreme Court by special leave.
We advise on whether the allegations and the documents support such a petition, and on interim protection while it is pending.
Serious criminal matters
Serious or sensitive criminal matters are assessed carefully before the firm takes them on. These require a considered review of the facts and any conflict considerations before a consultation is confirmed.
Where a matter falls into this category, please submit your details so the team can review before responding.
How it works
From first contact to a clear plan
Step 1: Share the facts
Tell us briefly what has happened, by booking directly or through the enquiry form. Keep confidential details and documents until the firm asks for them.
Step 2: Urgent Same-Day Consultation
20 minutes. Urgent triage for FIR, police notice, bail urgency, injunction threat, possession, summons, or a deadline within 7 days.
Step 3: Decide how to proceed
If you choose to go ahead and the firm accepts the matter, the scope and fee are agreed before any further work begins.
Who you will work with
Advait Ghosh
Founding & Managing Partner
- In practice since
- 2018
- Appears before
- Supreme Court of India, High Court of Delhi
FAQ
Criminal Defense questions, answered
What is the difference between bail and anticipatory bail?
Anticipatory bail is sought before arrest, where a person apprehends arrest in a non-bailable matter, while regular bail is sought after arrest or during proceedings. The approach depends on the stage of the matter and the facts.
What should I do if an FIR has been registered?
An FIR is time-sensitive and the right immediate steps depend on the allegations and stage. Understanding your rights and the procedure early helps you make informed decisions. Where the matter is urgent, an urgent consultation is appropriate.
Can an FIR be quashed if the dispute is really a civil or property dispute?
It can be, where the FIR, read with the admitted documents, does not disclose the ingredients of the offence alleged. Cheating, for example, requires a dishonest intention at the start of the transaction; a later breach of contract is not enough. The High Court decides such petitions, and its refusal can be challenged before the Supreme Court. Our guide to quashing an FIR explains the tests.
Does the firm handle serious criminal matters?
Serious or sensitive criminal matters are assessed carefully before the firm takes them on, including any conflict considerations. In these cases, please submit your details so the team can review before confirming a consultation.
Knowledge Hub
Read before you book
- InsightWhen a Property Dispute Becomes an FIR: Two Supreme Court Rulings from Uttar Pradesh9 min read
- GuideQuashing an FIR in India: When a Civil or Property Dispute Becomes a Criminal Case8 min read
- Court updateSupreme Court Quashes Lucknow FIR Over a Land Joint Venture, Holding the Dispute CivilOrder of 25 February 2026
Have a question about criminal defense?
The urgent same-day consultation (20 minutes) is the usual place to start. It covers your position and the broad options, so you can decide what to do next.
Or call +91-8810472098