Legal assistance in criminal matters from investigation through trial and appeal — before Magistrate Courts, Sessions Courts, and the Bombay High Court.
The Counsel provides legal assistance in criminal matters at every stage — from police investigation and arrest through trial, judgment, and appeal. Adv. Kiran H. Mulik appears before Magistrate Courts, Sessions Courts, and the Bombay High Court in criminal matters across Navi Mumbai, Thane, and Mumbai.
Prompt legal representation in criminal matters is essential. Whether you have received a summons, apprehend arrest, have been arrested, or are facing trial, early consultation with an advocate helps protect your legal rights and ensures proper procedure is followed at every stage.
Anticipatory bail is a direction to release a person on bail in anticipation of arrest. A person who has reason to believe they may be arrested for a non-bailable offence can apply to the Sessions Court or High Court for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) — formerly Section 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.
An application is filed at the Sessions Court (or High Court if required) with grounds explaining the apprehension of arrest and why bail should be granted.
The court may grant interim anticipatory bail protection pending hearing of the application — preventing arrest in the interim period.
The Public Prosecutor and investigating officer are given an opportunity to respond to the application.
Arguments are heard from both sides. The court examines the nature of the accusation, criminal antecedents (if any), and the possibility of the applicant fleeing or tampering with evidence.
The court either grants anticipatory bail with conditions (such as cooperating with investigation, not leaving jurisdiction) or rejects the application. An appeal lies before the High Court if rejected by the Sessions Court.
If you apprehend arrest or have received notice from the police, consult an advocate immediately. Time is critical in criminal matters — early advice ensures your rights are protected from the investigation stage itself.
The firm handles matters under several special statutes that carry strict provisions and require careful legal strategy:
Each of these statutes has specific procedural requirements, bail conditions, and sentencing provisions. Legal representation by an advocate familiar with these laws is essential from the earliest stage of investigation.