Criminal Law
Economic offences, white-collar and overseas criminal matters handled with expedience, effect and confidence, on a fiduciary footing with the client.
The Department of criminal lawyers at RCIC aims to help our clients meet the ends of justice. We listen to our client's issues in an efficient manner and leave no stone unturned in helping them. We take up both defence and prosecution cases. We also take up specialised criminal-law cases including white-collar crimes, drug-related crimes under the NDPS Act, hit-and-run cases, private-defence cases, cyber offences, offences against women, theft, and more. We are aware that criminal cases require expedient, effective and timely solutions. We maintain a fiduciary relationship with our clients, wherein they can share complete details of their case without hesitancy. We provide cost-effective solutions and also excel in out-of-court settlements.
“Justice must not only be done but also manifested to be done.”
Why we are one of the best criminal lawyers in India
Our criminal-law practice has grown over time. Criminal litigation is an organic area that grows with experience. Our legacy and experience of more than three decades has built our strength and knowledge in this domain. We take a client-centric approach in which we understand the case fully and help in providing a suitable remedy. Our team has developed exceptional skills in legal research and knowledge, and has excelled in the art of legal drafting, advocacy and cross-examination.
The role our lawyers play
- Top-notch experience and a great legacy
- Work across various forums
- Devote extensive time to prepare for each trial and cross-examination
- Adept at legal drafting and case preparation
- An investigative approach
- In-depth knowledge of procedural and substantive laws
- A planned and strategic approach
- A transparent fee structure, with no hidden cost
- An updated case record to monitor
- A wide range of lawyers to deal with different legal matters
- A result-oriented approach, ensuring a fair trial for the client
- Parallel opinion in complex cases
- Expeditious case results and updated case law
Our criminal-law practice
Bail
- Regular Bail
- Anticipatory Bail
- Appeal in the High Court and Supreme Court against rejection of a bail application
FIR & Complaints
- Drafting and filing of complaints before the Police or Magistrate
- Filing of First Information Reports (FIRs)
- Quashing of FIRs and criminal complaints under Section 482 by the High Court
Appeal & Revision
- Criminal Appeal
- Criminal Revision
- Appeals before the High Courts and the Supreme Court of India
Offences affecting the body
- Murder and attempt to murder
- Outraging the modesty of a woman
- Stalking
- Dowry death
- Hurt / grievous hurt
- Kidnapping
Property offences
- Theft / robbery / extortion
- Cheating / fraud / forgery
- Criminal breach of trust
- Criminal trespass
- Misappropriation of funds
- Mischief
Offences related to marriage
- Cruelty by husband or family
- Bigamy
- Domestic violence
Economic offences & cyber crime
- SEBI Act, 1992
- FEMA, 1999
- Crimes under the Information Technology Act, 2000
- Fraudulent financial transactions
- Online stalking
Cheque bounce
- Criminal proceedings under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
Questions, answered.
Common questions on criminal law. For anything specific to your matter, write to the firm.
What is bail, and what are its types?
Bail is the release of the accused on signing a bond before the court has pronounced its judgment. It is available as a matter of right in bailable offences and as a matter of the court's discretion in non-bailable offences. There are three types: regular bail (filed after arrest, while in custody), interim bail (granted before the actual bail application is heard), and anticipatory bail (filed before arrest, on the apprehension of it, under Section 438 CrPC).
Is getting bail a fundamental right?
Every individual has the right to file an application for bail, but its grant depends on the discretion of the court, exercised after evaluating all the facts and circumstances of the case. It has been ruled in many cases that bail is the norm and should be denied only in exceptional circumstances. Our lawyers help clients in obtaining bail, and have argued bail applications through video conferencing.
What is plea bargaining?
Plea bargaining refers to bargaining for a lower punishment: an accused is awarded a lesser punishment in exchange for accepting it. The provision applies only to offences carrying a punishment of up to seven years, and was added to the CrPC to ensure speedy trial.
What rights are guaranteed to an accused?
The accused is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On arrest, they have the right to know the grounds of arrest, the right to humane treatment, the right to apply for bail, the right to be produced before a magistrate within 24 hours, and the right to have their family informed. A woman may not be arrested before sunrise or after sunset, and a woman constable must be present. Further rights include the right against self-incrimination, the right to legal aid, the right to cross-examine witnesses, the right against double jeopardy, and the right to be defended by a lawyer of choice.