Criminal Litigation

Experienced Criminal Defence and Victim Representation — Protecting Rights at Every Stage

Bail Applications

An application for bail is often the most urgent matter when a person is arrested or anticipates arrest. Pramod Kumar Bhardwaj ADR handles:

•         Regular bail applications under Section 480 BNSS 2023 (formerly Section 437, CrPC)

•         Anticipatory bail applications under Section 482 BNSS 2023 (formerly Section 438, CrPC)

•         Bail in Sessions Court and High Court

Quashing of FIR / Criminal Proceedings

The High Court has inherent powers under Section 528 BNSS 2023 (formerly Section 482, CrPC) to quash FIRs and criminal proceedings where the case is frivolous, constitutes an abuse of process, or where the dispute is essentially civil in nature and parties have reached a settlement. Legal advice and representation for quashing petitions is available.

Trial Defence

Effective criminal defence requires thorough preparation, cross-examination of prosecution witnesses, and compelling arguments. The practice covers defence in trial courts in matters including:

•         Cheque dishonour cases (Section 138, Negotiable Instruments Act)

•         Criminal breach of trust and fraud

•         Property offences

•         Offences against persons

•         Domestic violence matters under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005

Appeals & Revisions

If you have received an adverse order or conviction at trial, there are rights of appeal and revision. The practice advises on appellate strategy and files appeals before Sessions Courts and High Courts.

Victim Representation & Complaint Cases

Victims of crimes have the right to be heard in criminal proceedings. Pramod Kumar Bhardwaj ADR represents complainants and victims in:

•         Private complaint cases under Section 223 BNSS 2023 (formerly Section 200, CrPC)

•         Protests against closure/cancellation reports (chargesheet objections)

•         Victim compensation applications under Section 396 BNSS 2023

•         Representation before Magistrate courts in criminal matters