Criminal Law Matters
Our highly skilled and experienced legal team is dedicated to providing comprehensive representation for clients facing criminal matters across India. We possess extensive expertise in navigating the complexities of the legal system, including appearances before the Supreme Court, various High Courts, and numerous District Courts nationwide. Our practice encompasses a broad spectrum of criminal offences, including but not limited to:
Corporate and Financial Crimes:
- Corporate Frauds: Addressing complex cases involving deceptive practices within corporate structures, embezzlement, and other fraudulent activities.
- Insider Trading and Market Manipulation: Representing clients accused of illegal trading activities based on confidential information and manipulation of financial markets.
- White Collar Crimes / Economic Offences: Handling a wide range of non-violent crimes committed for financial gain, often involving deception and breach of trust.
- Department of Company Affairs – Serious Frauds Investigation Office (SFIO): Providing robust defence and counsel in investigations conducted by the SFIO, a multi-disciplinary organisation that investigates serious corporate frauds.
- Bank / Financial Institutions Frauds: Addressing allegations of fraud against banks and other financial institutions, including loan defaults, credit card fraud, and other financial irregularities.
- Misappropriation and Siphoning of Funds: Dealing with cases involving the illegal diversion or embezzlement of funds from legitimate sources.
- Dishonour of Cheques: Representing clients in matters pertaining to Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, concerning bounced cheques.
General Criminal Litigation:
- Quashing of FIRs/ Bails/Trials: Strategically pursuing the quashing of First Information Reports (FIRs), securing bails (anticipatory and regular), and defending clients throughout trial proceedings.
- Criminal Complaints: Representing individuals and organisations in initiating and defending against private criminal complaints.
- Criminal Writs / Revisions / Appeals: Pursuing and defending against criminal writ petitions, revision applications, and appeals before higher courts.
- Defamation Cases: Handling both civil and criminal defamation lawsuits, protecting our clients’ reputation and seeking redress for reputational damage.
Specialised Criminal Laws and Regulations:
- Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA): Providing expert legal assistance in cases related to money laundering, including attachments of property and investigations by the Enforcement Directorate.
- Prevention of Corruption Act: Defending clients against allegations of corruption, bribery, and other offences under this significant anti-corruption legislation.
- Violation of Intellectual Property Rights / Cyber Laws: Addressing criminal offences related to the infringement of intellectual property rights (trademarks, copyrights, patents) and various cybercrimes, including data theft, hacking, and online fraud.
- FEMA / COFEPOSA/ SAFEMA: Offering specialised advice and representation in matters concerning the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), the Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling Activities Act (COFEPOSA), and the Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipulators (Forfeiture of Property) Act (SAFEMA).
- Narcotics and Drug Violations: Representing clients accused of offences under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, ensuring their rights are protected throughout the legal process.
Our team is committed to providing strategic and practical legal solutions, ensuring the best possible outcomes for our clients in these complex and often high-stakes criminal matters.