Criminal Law & Bail in Delhi

Criminal proceedings in Delhi may involve an FIR, police investigation, arrest, remand, applications for bail, trial and appellate or revisional proceedings. The procedure applicable to a particular matter depends on the alleged offence, the relevant dates, the case record and the governing statute. This page describes criminal matters handled by advocates associated with Conventus Law Offices.

FIR, investigation and judicial proceedings

A criminal case may begin with information given to the police or with a complaint before a competent court. Investigation and trial are separate stages, and police powers and judicial remedies are governed by the relevant law. The applicable offences may arise under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the Indian Penal Code, 1860 or a special statute, depending on the dates and transitional provisions.

Police notices, arrest records, medical documents, seizure memos, witness statements and electronic evidence can become material. The appropriate judicial forum and the nature of a challenge must be evaluated in the particular case.

Bail and custody

Bail is governed by statutory provisions and judicial considerations that differ across bailable and non-bailable offences. Depending on the case, questions may concern regular bail, anticipatory bail, interim protection, remand, conditions of release, sureties or cancellation of bail. No general description can determine the result of a particular application.

Courts in Delhi that may be relevant include the jurisdictional Magistrate, Sessions Court and High Court of Delhi. The exact forum and remedy depend on the stage of proceedings, applicable statute and territorial jurisdiction.

Electronic records and proof

Documents from phones, CCTV systems, computers or messaging platforms raise questions about authenticity, source records and statutory certification. The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 and the corresponding framework under the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 can become relevant according to the governing law.

Read the firm’s case note on Arjun Panditrao, Section 65B and BSA Section 63 for a discussion of electronic-evidence certificates. This note does not replace an evidence-specific assessment.

Case records to identify

• FIR or complaint, alleged sections and date of the occurrence
• Notice, arrest/remand papers, bail orders and prior applications
• Medical or forensic records, relevant electronic records and seizure documents
• Information about stage of investigation or trial and the next listing

For the office’s other practice information, see Practice Areas and Contact and Office Location. This is general legal information and contains no assurance about outcomes.