Criminal cases arising in Gurugram are investigated by the Gurugram Police Commissionerate and tried in the District & Sessions Courts, Gurugram. Bail applications, revisions and petitions to quash an FIR go up to the Punjab and Haryana High Court at Chandigarh. Knowing which forum to approach, and when, often decides how much protection is available.
How a criminal case usually moves in Gurugram
- Complaint or FIR at the local police station, a specialised unit such as the cyber police or the Economic Offences Wing, or through a Zero FIR or e-FIR.
- Investigation: notices to join the investigation (Section 35(3) BNSS for offences up to seven years), statements, and collection of documents and digital evidence.
- Arrest or protection: anticipatory bail before the Sessions Court or High Court, or regular bail after arrest.
- Chargesheet or closure report filed before the Magistrate.
- Charges and trial before the Magistrate or Sessions Court, depending on the offence.
- Appeal or revision before the Sessions Court or the High Court.
Where each application is filed
- Anticipatory bail (Section 482 BNSS): Sessions Court, Gurugram, or the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
- Regular bail: Judicial Magistrate in Gurugram for most offences (Section 480 BNSS); Sessions Court or High Court (Section 483 BNSS) for serious offences or after rejection below.
- Quashing of FIR (Section 528 BNSS): Punjab and Haryana High Court only.
- Direction to register an FIR (Section 175(3) BNSS): the Magistrate having jurisdiction, after approaching the Commissioner of Police in writing.
Common matters in Gurugram
- Cheating, criminal breach of trust and investment fraud, often involving companies and property deals in the city
- Cyber fraud complaints and frozen bank accounts
- Matrimonial criminal cases (cruelty and dowry)
- Cheque bounce complaints under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act
- NDPS cases and offences against the body
Detailed guides
- Anticipatory and regular bail
- FIR stage advice, trials and quashing
- EOW, cheating and financial fraud
- When the police do not register your FIR
- Dowry and cruelty cases
Documents to keep ready
- Copy of the FIR, complaint or any police notice
- Court orders or summons received so far
- Documents, messages and bank records relevant to the allegations
- Identity and address proof