™Practice Area
Criminal Law Practice
Bail, Trial Defence and Quashing petitions before all forums.
Facing a criminal matter is one of the most stressful experiences a person or business can go through - and the first 48 hours often matter most. Jadhav & Co. represents clients across Pune and the High Court of Judicature at Bombay in bail, trial defence, and quashing matters, combining three generations of courtroom and judicial experience.
What we handle
- Bail applications - regular, anticipatory, and statutory bail before Magistrate, Sessions, and High Court
- Trial defence - representation before Magistrate and Sessions Courts in Pune, including Shivajinagar Court
- Quashing petitions - under Section 528 BNSS (formerly Section 482 CrPC) to quash FIRs and criminal proceedings before the Bombay High Court
- Appeals and revisions - criminal revisions and appeals against conviction or sentence
- Cheque bounce cases - defence and prosecution under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act
- Economic offences - matters under PMLA and related statutes
- Cyber and IT Act matters - offences under the Information Technology Act
- POCSO matters - sensitive handling of cases under the POCSO Act
Why Jadhav & Co.
Adv. Chandrashekhar Anant Jadhav served as a Civil Judge, Judicial Magistrate, and later District & Sessions Judge for over two decades before joining the firm - giving our criminal defence strategy a judge's-eye view of how cases are actually decided. Adv. Soumitra Chandrashekhar Jadhav leads day-to-day criminal practice before Pune courts and the Bombay High Court.
Common Questions
Criminal Law Practice - Frequently Asked Questions
Anticipatory bail applications can typically be prepared and filed within 24-48 hours of being instructed, depending on how quickly we receive the FIR copy and case papers. In urgent cases we move for early listing before the Sessions Court or the High Court of Judicature at Bombay.
Yes - both defending against a Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act complaint and filing one to recover a bounced cheque amount, including the statutory demand notice and complaint before the Magistrate.
Magistrate and Sessions Courts across Pune, including Shivajinagar Court, and the High Court of Judicature at Bombay for bail, appeals, revisions and quashing petitions under Section 528 BNSS (formerly Section 482 CrPC).
Do not let anyone sign statements without counsel. Contact us immediately with the FIR number and police station; the first 48 hours are critical for securing bail and protecting rights. We move quickly on remand, bail and FIR review.
Need counsel on criminal law practice?
Schedule a confidential consultation with our advocates. We respond within one business day.