Criminal Matters Services
Criminal lawyers in India — bail and anticipatory bail, FIRs and complaints, trial defence and NDPS cases under BNS, BNSS and BSA by verified advocates.
Criminal Matters covers legal help from the first police complaint or arrest through to bail, trial and appeal. Since 1 July 2024, criminal cases are governed by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), which replaced the IPC, CrPC and Evidence Act for new cases.
WCP's verified advocates act quickly where liberty is at stake, protect the record and evidence, and represent clients before the police, magistrates, Sessions Courts and High Courts.
What is covered:
- Regular and anticipatory bail
- Filing criminal complaints and FIRs, including through the magistrate
- Trial-court defence and prosecution support
- Cases under the NDPS Act and other special statutes
In criminal matters, early advice — before questioning, at arrest or on the first notice — often decides what remedies remain open.
Advocate / Lawyer
4 services under Criminal Matters
Criminal Bail Application
Bail and anticipatory bail applications by verified criminal advocates — urgent drafting, hearings before Sessions Courts and High Courts under the BNSS.
Estimated Cost : ₹15,000 – ₹2,00,00010 days typical
File a Criminal Complaint
File an FIR or criminal complaint with a verified advocate — police complaint drafting, zero FIR, and magistrate complaints when police refuse to act.
Estimated Cost : ₹5,000 – ₹50,00015 days typical
Criminal Trial Court Matters
Criminal trial representation by verified advocates — charge-sheet review, discharge, evidence, cross-examination and arguments in trial courts.
Estimated Cost : ₹50,000 – ₹5,00,000180 days typical
Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS)
NDPS Act cases handled by verified criminal advocates — search and seizure compliance, bail under Section 37, Special Court trial defence and appeals.
Estimated Cost : ₹50,000 – ₹5,00,00090 days typical
Frequently asked questions
- Which laws now govern criminal cases in India?
- The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, in force from 1 July 2024, replacing the IPC, CrPC and Evidence Act for new cases.
- What is anticipatory bail?
- A direction from the Sessions Court or High Court that a person be released on bail if arrested, sought when arrest is apprehended for a non-bailable offence.
- What if the police refuse to register an FIR?
- You can send the complaint to the Superintendent of Police, or apply to the magistrate to direct registration or take cognizance of the complaint.
- Can a zero FIR be filed?
- Yes. A complaint of a cognizable offence can be registered at any police station regardless of jurisdiction and transferred to the right station.
- How long does a criminal trial take?
- It varies widely with the offence, number of witnesses and court workload — from months to several years.
- Is bail a right?
- For bailable offences, yes. For non-bailable offences, bail is at the court's discretion based on the facts, the offence and the risk of flight or tampering.