Criminal Appeals Lawyer in Chandigarh

Criminal Appeals in Chandigarh

A criminal appeal is filed to challenge a conviction, sentence or acquittal passed by a trial court. Appellate courts review the evidence, legal findings and procedural compliance. In some cases, parties may also need to consider a criminal revision or seek a stay of criminal proceedings while appellate remedies are pursued.

Appeals from District Courts in Chandigarh are typically filed before the Sessions Court or Punjab and Haryana High Court depending on the nature of conviction.

Criminal Appeal Services

• Appeal Against Conviction: Challenging findings of guilt recorded by trial court.
• Suspension of Sentence: Seeking suspension of sentence during pendency of appeal.
• Bail During Appeal: Application for release pending appeal.
• Appeal Against Acquittal: Challenging acquittal orders where permitted.
• Criminal Revisions: Challenging procedural or jurisdictional errors.
• Sentence Modification: Seeking reduction of sentence.

Suspension of Sentence and Bail

After conviction, an accused may apply for suspension of sentence pending appeal. Courts consider factors such as merits of appeal, period of sentence and conduct of accused.

In appropriate cases, the appellate court may grant bail during the pendency of appeal.

Grounds for Criminal Appeal

Appeals may be filed on grounds such as improper appreciation of evidence, procedural irregularities, violation of legal principles or excessive sentence.

Appellate courts may re-evaluate evidence and modify, set aside or uphold the trial court judgment.

Criminal Appeals Lawyer in Chandigarh

Criminal appeals from Chandigarh, Punjab and Haryana are heard by Sessions Courts and the Punjab and Haryana High Court.

Advocate Vivek Malhotra provides representation in criminal appeals, suspension of sentence applications and revision petitions.