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Bail, anticipatory bail, FIR and police notices, cheque bounce and cyber crime matters. Advocate-led advice before you take the next step.
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Criminal Matters We Handle in Bangalore
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How a criminal matter moves
Four steps, in the order they happen.
- 1
Tell us what happened
FIR number, police station, the sections invoked and the current stage. Two minutes on a call covers it.
- 2
Advocate assessment
An advocate reads the FIR or complaint and tells you where you stand: bailable or non-bailable, arrest risk, and the court involved.
- 3
Immediate protection
Bail, anticipatory bail or a reply to a police notice is prepared first, because those steps are time bound.
- 4
Defence through trial
Charge sheet review, discharge, trial, and appeal or revision before the Sessions Court and the High Court of Karnataka.
Six Things to Know in the First 24 Hours
These are protections under the Constitution and the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. They apply to every person, whatever the allegation.
- An arrested person must be produced before a Magistrate within 24 hours of arrest, not counting travel time.
- Police must tell the arrested person the grounds of arrest and whether the offence is bailable.
- An arrested person has the right to meet an advocate of their choice during interrogation.
- A notice under Section 35(3) BNSS is a direction to appear. Attend on the date given and keep a copy.
- Do not sign blank papers or statements you have not read.
- Note the FIR number, police station, sections invoked and the investigating officer's name.
Old Sections and New Sections
The BNS and BNSS replaced the IPC and CrPC on 1 July 2024. Your FIR may cite either.
| Matter | Old section | New section |
|---|---|---|
| Registering an FIR | 154 CrPC | 173 BNSS |
| Notice to appear before police | 41A CrPC | 35(3) BNSS |
| Anticipatory bail | 438 CrPC | 482 BNSS |
| Regular bail | 437, 439 CrPC | 480, 483 BNSS |
| Default bail | 167(2) CrPC | 187(3) BNSS |
| Quashing by the High Court | 482 CrPC | 528 BNSS |
| Cheating | 420 IPC | 318(4) BNS |
| Cruelty by husband or relatives | 498A IPC | 85 BNS |
How Legal Brigade Works With You
Advocate-led
You speak with an advocate enrolled with the Bar Council of Karnataka.
Written scope first
The work and the fee are set out in writing before anything is filed.
Confidential
What you share stays with the team handling your matter.
Fast first response
Callback usually within 5 minutes during business hours, Monday to Saturday.
Where criminal matters are heard in Bengaluru
Magistrate Courts (CMM and ACMM)
Nrupatunga Road and Mayo Hall
City Civil and Sessions Courts
City Civil Court Complex and Mayo Hall
High Court of Karnataka
Ambedkar Veedhi, Bengaluru
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly will an advocate call me back?
Callbacks usually happen within 5 minutes during business hours, Monday to Saturday, 10 AM to 6 PM. Outside those hours, call 8497029999 and leave your details so the team reaches you first thing.
What is the difference between regular bail and anticipatory bail?
Regular bail is sought after a person has been arrested, under Sections 480 and 483 of the BNSS. Anticipatory bail is sought before arrest, under Section 482 of the BNSS, when a person has reason to believe they will be arrested in a non-bailable case. Anticipatory bail is heard by the Sessions Court or the High Court.
What should I do if the police call me to the station or send a notice?
Ask for the notice in writing and note the FIR number and the sections. A notice under Section 35(3) of the BNSS requires you to appear on the date given, and complying with it matters. Speak to an advocate before you go, carry ID and a copy of the notice, and do not sign anything you have not read.
How long does it take to get bail in Bangalore?
There is no fixed period. Timing depends on the offence, the court, the prosecution's objections and how soon the application is listed. In bailable offences, bail is a matter of right. In non-bailable offences the court decides after hearing both sides. An advocate can give a realistic estimate after reading the FIR.
Can an FIR be quashed?
Yes, in suitable cases. The High Court of Karnataka can quash an FIR or criminal proceedings under Section 528 of the BNSS, for example where the allegations do not disclose an offence, the dispute is civil in nature, or the parties have settled a matter the law allows to be settled. Whether a petition is worth filing depends on the FIR and the documents.
What is the time limit for a cheque bounce case?
Under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, the legal notice must be sent within 30 days of receiving the bank's return memo. The drawer then has 15 days from receipt of the notice to pay. If payment is not made, the complaint must be filed within one month after those 15 days end. Missing a deadline can end the case, so act early.
My bank account was frozen after a cyber crime complaint. What can I do?
First find out which police station or cyber cell issued the freeze and the complaint number. A representation with proof of the genuine transaction goes to the bank and the investigating officer. If that does not resolve it, an application is filed before the jurisdictional Magistrate seeking release of the account.
Do the new criminal laws apply to my case?
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam came into force on 1 July 2024. Offences committed on or after that date are registered under the BNS. Offences committed earlier continue under the Indian Penal Code, so older FIRs still carry IPC sections.
What should I keep ready for the first call?
A copy of the FIR or complaint if you have one, the police station name, any notice or summons received, the arrest date and time if someone is in custody, and ID proof. For cheque matters keep the cheque, the return memo and any agreement or invoice. If you have none of these yet, call anyway.
What are the fees for a criminal matter?
Fees depend on the court, the stage of the case and the work involved. After the first conversation you receive the scope of work and the fee in writing, before any work begins.
In a criminal matter, the first step decides the rest.
Speak to an advocate before you visit the station, reply to a notice or sign a statement.
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