CRIMINAL LAW

Criminal law is that which relates to crime .

There are two types of offences in criminal law :

1. Bailable offence in which the grant of bail is matter of right. It may be either given by a police or accused by the court. The accused may be released on bail on executing a bail bond with or without any sureties.

2. Non Bailable offence in which the grant of bail cannot be claimed as a matter of right. There are special several provisions of in favor of granting the bail to the accused who is under 16 year of age , a woman , a sick or an infirm only if the court is satisfied and proper reason to give rather than refuse bail.

We realize the importance of pleadings in such matters. Our track-record of more than decades of successful practice in the Punjab and Haryana High Court at Chandigarh. We also have collaborations with expert witnesses, like handwriting experts or forensic experts, in order to holistically approach all the dimensions and technical aspects involved in the case. If you are involved in a case in the local court, you must have come across “settlement” as an option at a very early stage of the life of the case.

However, before agreeing to the settlement, you require an expert criminal lawyer in Chandigarh to equip you with the prudent legal advice in order to avoid severe unfavorable legal ramifications.

Criminal law refers to a body of laws that apply to criminal acts. In instances where an individual fails to adhere to a particular criminal statute, he or she commits a criminal act by breaking the law. This body of laws is different from civil law, because criminal law penalties involve the forfeiture of one's rights and imprisonment. Conversely, civil laws relate to the resolution of legal controversies and involve money damages.

Types of Criminal Laws

There are two types of criminal laws:

Misdemeanors

A misdemeanor is an offense that is considered a lower level criminal offense, such as minor assaults, traffic offenses, or petty thefts. Moreover, in most states, the penalty for the misdemeanor crime is typically one year or less.

Felonies

In contrast, felony crimes involve more serious offenses. Some examples of felonies include murder, manslaughter, dealing drugs, rape, robbery, and arson.

Process Of Trial Of Criminal Cases In India

India has a well-established statutory, administrative and judicial framework for criminal trials. Indian Penal laws are primarily governed by 3 Acts:

The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Cr.P.C.);

The Indian Penal Code, 1960 (IPC);

The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA).