CRIMINAL LAW PRACTICE
Apris Law Firm advises and represents clients in both traditional and white-collar criminal matters, operating across all tiers of the Indian judiciary — Magistrate Courts, Sessions Courts, High Courts, and the Supreme Court of India.
1. Criminal Trials & Defense
- Defense in cases under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which has recently replaced the Indian Penal Code (IPC) including:
- Homicide, attempt to murder, and grievous hurt
- Theft, robbery, extortion, and criminal breach of trust
- Cheating, criminal misappropriation, and forgery
- Assault, criminal intimidation, defamation
- Dowry harassment and domestic violence
- Defamation: Apris regularly advises clients on initiating or defending proceedings under Section 356 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) which has replaced Sections 499 and 500 of the Indian Penal Code(IPC). Whether it involves reputation harm in personal, political, media, or corporate contexts, Apris ensures careful assessment of the facts, precise drafting of complaints or defenses, and effective courtroom advocacy. The firm also assists in quashing malicious proceedings and seeking injunctions against defamatory publications, striking a balance between the right to reputation and freedom of speech.
- Representation of victims and complainants in FIR registration, investigation follow-up, and prosecution.
2. Bail and Anticipatory Bail
- Regular and anticipatory bail petitions in Magistrate, Sessions, and High Courts
- Quashing of FIRs under Section 482 CrPC
- Legal strategy for custodial and non-custodial bail
- Urgent intervention in cases of arrest, preventive detention, and unlawful custody
3. White-Collar and Economic Offenses
- Defense and prosecution in:
- Financial fraud, embezzlement, and Ponzi schemes
- Corporate and banking frauds
- Cybercrime and data theft
- Cheque bounce matters under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act
- Representation before Enforcement Directorate (ED), SFIO, EOW, and other investigative agencies
4. Special Criminal Laws
- Matters under special statutes such as:
- Prevention of Corruption Act (PCA)
- Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO)
- Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS)
- Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)
- Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act
5. Criminal Appeals, Revisions, and Writs
- Criminal appeals against conviction and acquittal
- Sentence suspension and parole matters
- Revisions under Sections 439 and 442 Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) which has recently replaced sections 397 and 401 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC)
- Habeas corpus and writ petitions before High Courts and Supreme Court
Investigation Support & Compliance Advisory
Apris assists clients during the investigation stage by:
- Accompanying during police interrogation
- Legal advisory during search and seizure operations
- Filing complaints and pursuing FIR registration when authorities are reluctant
- Advising corporate clients on internal investigations, employee misconduct, and preventive compliance to avoid criminal liability
Clientele
Apris Law Firm represents:
- Accused individuals and victims of crime
- Professionals, businesspersons, and public officials
- Corporates and financial institutions facing regulatory/criminal exposure
- NGOs and civil society actors in public interest matters
Why Choose Apris for Criminal Law Matters:
- Skilled criminal litigators with courtroom experience across jurisdictions
- Strategic case planning, combining legal defense with procedural protections
- Strong research and drafting capabilities for bail, trial, and appellate pleadings
- Discreet, ethical, and rights-based representation
- Capability to coordinate in multi-agency investigations and cross-jurisdictional matters
