Criminal procedure
Notes on legal developments, procedure and practical questions, written for general readers.
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Stopped at the Airport Because of a Look Out Circular? What an LOC Means and How It Can Be Challenged (Gurugram and Haryana)
A Look Out Circular (LOC) can stop you from leaving India, often without any prior notice. What an LOC is, who can ask for one, why it is often discovered only at the airport, and the lawful ways to have it reviewed or set aside.
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Arrest Warrant Issued or Declared a Proclaimed Offender? What It Means and What to Do Under the BNSS
A non-bailable warrant or a proclamation under Section 84 BNSS is serious, but it can usually be addressed by prompt appearance before the court. What these orders mean, what follows if you stay away, and the practical steps open to you.
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Police Seized Your Car, Phone or Cash in Gurugram? How to Get It Back Under the BNSS
Police seizure of your vehicle, phone, cash or documents is not confiscation. How release (superdari) is sought from the Magistrate under Sections 497 and 503 BNSS in Gurugram.
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Arrested by the Police? 5 Rights Every Person Has Under the BNSS
An arrest is frightening, and most people do not know what the police must do and what they cannot do. The five core rights every arrested person has under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, explained in plain language, with what to do and what not to do.
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Chargesheet Filed Against You in Gurugram? What Happens Next: Summons, Bail, Discharge and Trial
A chargesheet is the police's version of the case, not a finding of guilt. What happens after it is filed in a Gurugram court, from summons and bail bonds to copies of documents, the 60-day discharge window under the BNSS, and the trial.
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Police Not Registering Your FIR in Gurugram? Your Rights and Remedies Under the BNSS
If a police station in Gurugram refuses to register your complaint, the law gives you clear remedies. Your rights under Section 173 BNSS, Zero FIR, the preliminary enquiry rule, and how to approach the senior police officer and the Magistrate.
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Can an FIR Be Quashed in Haryana? How the Punjab and Haryana High Court Cancels FIRs Under Section 528 BNSS
If you believe an FIR against you in Gurugram is false, legally defective or settled by compromise, the High Court can quash it. When quashing under Section 528 BNSS (formerly Section 482 CrPC) is possible, and how the process works.
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Received a Police Notice Under Section 35(3) BNSS in Gurugram? What It Means and What to Do
A notice to appear under Section 35(3) of the BNSS (formerly Section 41A CrPC) is not an arrest, but how you respond to it matters. What the notice means, your rights, and the steps to take before you go.