Criminal Law
Available across New Delhi
I draft your criminal complaint strategically, handle your case in all courts, and guide you through bail, defense, and law updates so your rights are protected from day one.
Pricing Guide
Legal Consultation & Complaint Drafting
Core Legal Services
- In-Depth Case Analysis: One-on-one consultation (60-90 minutes) to understand facts, evidence, and timeline of events.
- Strategic Drafting: Professional drafting of the initial Criminal Complaint, FIR application, or Protest Petition.
- Legal Framing: Application of relevant BNS/IPC sections (e.g., Section 351, Section 69) to ensure the complaint is cognizable.
- Police Station Coordination: Guidance on submitting the complaint effectively to SHO/DCP levels.
Documentation & Support
- Evidence Collation: Assistance in organizing digital evidence (WhatsApp chats, CCTV requests) to annex with the complaint.
- Review Round: One round of revisions to the draft based on client inputs before finalization.
- Process Guidance: Roadmap of next steps including potential FIR registration timelines (156(3) CrPC procedure).
Service Experience
- Language Comfort: Consultation available in Hindi and English to ensure full understanding of legal nuances.
Bail Application Representation
Preparation & Filing
- Urgent Drafting: Rapid preparation of the Bail Application citing latest Supreme Court judgments to prevent automatic arrest.
- Filing Procedures: Handling all court registry work, filing fees, and listing the matter for urgent hearing.
- Grounds Strategy: Structuring grounds based on medical issues, lack of evidence, or procedural lapses.
Court Representation
- Arguments: Physical appearance by Adv. Kanika Bhardwaj in Delhi District/Sessions courts.
- Hearings Included: Representation for up to 3 effective hearings (Notice stage, Arguments stage, Order stage).
- Police Interaction: Countering police opposition and Status Reports filed by the Investigating Officer.
Client Support
- Virtual Option: Arrangement for virtual appearance (Webex Cisco) if the client cannot physically attend.
- Jail/Station Visit: One visit to the police station or jail for legal conference with the accused (if required within South/Central Delhi).
Criminal Trial Defense (Per Stage)
Strategic Defense
- Chargesheet Analysis: Detailed scrutiny of the police report to identify contradictions, missing evidence, and procedural flaws.
- Cross-Examination Strategy: Preparation of specific questionnaires to dismantle the testimony of the complainant and police witnesses.
- Perjury Applications: Filing Section 340 applications if the opposite party provides false evidence.
Court Appearances
- Regular Representation: Appearance in court for all scheduled dates within the specific stage (up to 7 hearings included).
- Exemption Applications: Filing Section 205/317 CrPC applications for exemption from personal appearance of the accused when necessary.
- Arguments on Charge: Arguing for discharge (dropping of case) before the trial begins if no prima facie case exists.
Communication
- Case Status Tracking: Regular updates regarding the next date of hearing (NDOH) and court orders.
- Virtual Conference: Monthly video call to discuss case progress and strategy adjustments.
About Criminal Law
Justice matters to me. Most folks aren’t even aware of their legal rights - and that’s where things go wrong. “Dharmo Rakshati Rakshitah” (the law protects those who protect it) is not just a motto, it’s how I work.
Your Complaint (FIR) - The Beginning
FIR is the base of your case. I always say, don’t write your complaint on your own. Ek galat complaint se pura case bigad sakta hai (one wrong complaint and your whole case goes off track). When I draft your complaint, it’s strategic and covers your interests from the start.
What I Do For You
- I handle criminal cases in all courts, from local to Supreme Court.
- Defense in criminal cases like harassment, assault, and others. Abusing or using vulgar gestures is a serious crime under Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita updates.
- Domestic violence law India isn’t just about physical hurt. Emotional, financial, and psychological abuse count too. I guide you through Section 498A, PWDV Act, and related cases.
- Bail is your right. I’m experienced in anticipatory bail process, regular bail, and default bail (if police delay the chargesheet).
- False allegation defense - I fight for both genuine victims and those wrongly accused, like in “false promise to marry” cases.
- If police mess up, I can file a protest petition in criminal cases or challenge unlawful arrests.
Law Changes & Practical Tips
I’m updated with all the new criminal laws. Ongoing cases run under old codes, new ones under fresh laws. For Delhi clients, virtual court appearance on “Webex Cisco” is totally valid.
Justice isn’t easy, but if you’re ready to fight, I’ll be right there with you - no sugarcoating, just real support.
Meet your Expert
Kanika Bhardwaj
2890 connects in last 3 months
My Story
10 saal ho gaye iss field mein. Fierce hoon, fearless bhi, par sabse zyada justice ka junoon hai. Log apne rights hi nahi jaante – yahi toh problem hai. Main kehti hoon, har sawaal ka jawaab kitabon mein nahi, ek achhe vakeel ke anubhav mein hota hai (not every answer is in books, but in a good lawyer’s experience). News channels pe bhi aayi hoon, podcasts bhi kiye, kyunki legal awareness sabka haq hai. Dharmo Rakshati Rakshitah – kanoon unka saath deta hai jo sach ke liye ladte hain. Aap ready ho toh main aapke saath hoon.
My Work
Matrimonial, Criminal, Civil & Corporate Law - Shaadi ka jhagda ho ya false dowry case defence, criminal complaint drafting, ya office ka dispute – sab handle karti hoon.
Lawyer ko shuru se lao (Get a lawyer from Day 1) - Apna complaint khud mat likho, galat shuru ho gaya toh case weak ho jata hai. Drafting matters.
Saboot sabse zaroori (Evidence is key) - Divorce ya koi bhi case – audio, chats, video sab sambhal ke rakho. Isi pe case jeet/haar tay hoti hai.
Maintenance ka koi fixed formula nahi - 50% ya 75% dena padta hai? Bilkul galat. Court sab check karta hai – income, lifestyle, sab kuch.
Fair fight – women’s safety bhi, men’s rights bhi - Genuine cases ho toh support karti hoon, lekin galat misuse pe bhi stand leti hoon. Justice sabke liye.
