What does a criminal law advocate do?
What a criminal law advocate does in India, from advice at the FIR stage to bail, trial and appeal, and when to contact one.
Legal resources
Answers to common questions about Indian law and procedure, written in plain language.
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Criminal Law
Criminal Law
Criminal Law
What is anticipatory bail?
Anticipatory bail under section 482 BNSS explained: who can apply, which court, conditions and how long protection lasts.
Criminal Law
What happens in a cheque bounce case under Section 138?
Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act explained: notice within 30 days, 15 days to pay, complaint within a month, trial, penalties and settlement.
Criminal Law
What is the procedure for an FIR quashing petition?
How to seek quashing of an FIR in the Gujarat High Court under section 528 BNSS: grounds, documents, settlement-based quashing and what to expect.
Legal Procedures
Legal Procedures
What is the procedure after an FIR is registered?
What happens after an FIR is registered in India under the BNSS: investigation, arrest and bail, the police report, and trial.
Legal Procedures
What should you do after receiving a legal notice?
Received a legal notice in India? What it means, why the date matters, how to reply, and mistakes to avoid.
