Adv. Jitendra Tiwari
Director
Lucknow & Allahabad
B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)
- Property & Land
- Civil & Criminal Matters
- Revenue Matters
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Criminal Law
Criminal Advocates & Lawyers in Lucknow
Sumanjari & Co. Advocates provides criminal lawyer services in Lucknow, including bail, FIR quashing, trial representation, and appellate advocacy — before the District & Sessions Courts and the Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench.
Our Criminal Law Team
Adv. Aditya Narayan Shukla leads our criminal law practice alongside Adv. Jitendra Tiwari, Adv. Abhishek Mishra, Adv. Shishir Pandey and Adv. Priyesh Dwivedi. Each profile below sets out that member's individual practice areas.
Adv. Abhishek Mishra
Associate Advocate
Lucknow
B.A., LL.B., LL.M.
- Criminal & Civil Matters
- Public Interest Litigation (PIL)
- Revenue Matters
Adv. Shishir Pandey
Associate Advocate
New Delhi
B.A. LL.B. (Symbiosis Law School, Pune), LL.M. (SRM University)
- Money Laundering (PMLA) & Economic Offences
- Criminal Defence
- Customs, DRI & Benami Matters
A criminal case can move quickly, and the steps taken in the first few days — at the time of an FIR, arrest, or notice — often shape the outcome. Sumanjari & Co. Advocates advises and represents individuals from the investigation stage through trial, appeal, and revision, under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA).
Whether the matter involves an FIR you wish to have quashed, a bail application, a criminal trial, or an appeal against conviction or acquittal, we prepare each case with careful attention to evidence, procedure, and strategy — and represent you with the same care before the District & Sessions Courts and in appeal before the Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench.
Forums We Appear Before
Police Stations & Investigation Stage
Advice from the point of an FIR or complaint, including representation on arrest, remand, and custody applications.
Magistrate & Sessions Courts, Lucknow
Bail applications and trial representation before the Magistrate and Sessions Courts.
Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench
FIR quashing, anticipatory bail, appeals, and revisions, arguing from our chambers at Block D-311.
Special & Fast-Track Courts
Matters before special courts constituted for NI Act, NDPS, and other special-statute offences.
Types of Criminal Matters We Handle
FIR & Chargesheet Quashing Petitions
- Petitions under Section 528 BNSS (the inherent powers provision, formerly Section 482 CrPC) to quash an FIR or criminal proceeding
- Quashing on grounds of abuse of process, or on the basis of a settlement in compoundable and certain non-compoundable offences
- Challenging a chargesheet and the order taking cognizance after investigation, with the chargesheet and cognizance order placed on record as required by the Allahabad High Court
Bail Matters
- Regular bail applications before the Magistrate, Sessions Court, and High Court
- Anticipatory bail under Section 482 BNSS (formerly Section 438 CrPC)
- Interim bail and applications for suspension of sentence pending appeal
Criminal Trial Defence
- Defence representation in Sessions and Magistrate Court trials
- Cross-examination strategy, evidence review, and witness preparation
Criminal Appeals & Revisions
- Appeals against conviction, acquittal, or sentence before the Sessions Court and High Court
- Revision petitions against interlocutory and other orders passed during trial
Cheque Bounce Cases (Section 138 NI Act)
- Complaints for dishonour of cheque, including statutory notice and follow-up proceedings
- Defence in cheque bounce prosecutions, and negotiated compounding of the offence
Domestic Violence & 498A Matters
- Representation in complaints of cruelty under Section 85 BNS (formerly Section 498A IPC)
- Anticipatory bail, quashing, and defence in matrimonial cruelty proceedings
Cybercrime & Other Offences
- Representation in cybercrime complaints, including online fraud and harassment
- Defence and prosecution support in white-collar and other special-statute offences
Key Issues We Advise On
- Arrest, police remand, and judicial custody
- Grant of bail — regular, anticipatory, and interim
- Quashing of FIRs and criminal proceedings
- Trial strategy and defence in serious offences
- Cheque bounce and other financial offence complaints
- Appeals, revisions, and suspension of sentence
Our Approach
We move quickly once instructed — reviewing the FIR, charge sheet, or notice, and advising you clearly on your rights and the options available at that stage. We prepare bail applications without delay, build a considered defence strategy for trial, and are fully prepared to pursue quashing, appeal, or revision before the Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench, where warranted.
The Way We Work
A clear, structured process from first consultation to resolution.
Step 1
Private Consultation
We begin with a confidential discussion of your matter, understanding the facts and your expectations while safeguarding your privacy.
Step 2
In-Depth Case Review
Every document and detail is carefully examined so we can assess the strengths, risks, and best possible legal routes for you.
Step 3
Strategy & Drafting
A clear, customised strategy is prepared and precise pleadings are drafted to present your case strongly before the court or authority.
Step 4
Focused Representation
We represent you with preparation and clarity, ensuring timely filings, effective arguments, and regular updates on each hearing.
Step 5
Resolution & Ongoing Support
Even after the matter is resolved, we guide you on next steps, compliance, and any further legal support you may require.
From Our Desk
Criminal Law Insights
Common questions clients bring to us — drawn from our criminal law practice in Lucknow.
What to Do If You Are Arrested
You have the right to know the grounds of arrest, the right to consult a lawyer of your choice, and the right to remain silent — exercising these rights early can shape the entire case.
Ask Us About This →Regular vs. Anticipatory Bail
Anticipatory bail under Section 482 BNSS protects a person from arrest before it happens, while regular bail is sought after arrest — the forum and approach differ with the stage of the case.
Ask Us About This →When Can an FIR Be Quashed?
The Allahabad High Court can quash an FIR under Section 528 BNSS where continuing the proceedings would be an abuse of process, including personal or matrimonial disputes resolved through compromise — though grave offences such as murder, rape, or dacoity are not ordinarily quashed even after a settlement.
Ask Us About This →Cheque Bounce Under Section 138 NI Act
A dishonoured cheque can lead to criminal liability once a valid legal demand notice is issued and payment is not made within the statutory period, with scope for compounding the offence.
Ask Us About This →Chargesheet Quashing Under Section 528 BNSS
Once a chargesheet is filed and the Magistrate takes cognizance, the chargesheet and cognizance order can be challenged under Section 528 BNSS — the Supreme Court has held that Article 226 is not the route once cognizance is taken, and the Allahabad High Court requires the chargesheet and cognizance order to be placed on record for the petition to be maintainable.
Ask Us About This →Pre-Arrest Rights, Police Investigation & Anticipatory Bail: Defense Before the Lucknow Bench
SECTION 438 CR.P.C. VS. SECTION 482 BNSS DUAL-FORUM STRATEGY
Read Article →Regular Bail & Default Statutory Bail: Securing Release Before the Lucknow Bench
SECTION 439 CR.P.C. VS. SECTION 483 BNSS & DEFAULT BAIL
Read Article →Quashing of FIRs & Criminal Proceedings: High Court Defense Before the Lucknow Bench
ARTICLE 226 WRITS VS. SECTION 528 BNSS & BHAJAN LAL STANDARDS
Read Article →U.P. Gangsters Act & U.P. Control of Goondas Act: Strategic Defense & Property Protection Before the Lucknow Bench
DISMANTLING GANG CHARTS, SECTION 19(4) & EXTERNMNT ORDERS
Read Article →Specialized & White-Collar Criminal Defenses Before the Lucknow Bench
NDPS TWIN CONDITIONS, PC ACT SANCTION & WHITE-COLLAR DEFENSE
Read Article →Post-Conviction Remedies: Criminal Appeals & Revisions Before the Lucknow Bench
SECTION 374 CR.P.C. / SECTION 415 BNSS & SUSPENSION OF SENTENCE
Read Article →Facing a Criminal Matter?
Speak with our team about your FIR, bail, trial, or appeal — practising before the District & Sessions Courts and the Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench.