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Criminal Law Formats: Bail, Quashing, Police Complaints
Bail applications, quashing and revision petitions, complaints to the police and the magistrate, and other criminal court formats — written for the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), with the old CrPC and IPC sections shown alongside.
Sample formats, not legal advice. This is a sample format for general information. It is not legal advice and does not create a lawyer–client relationship. Facts, court practice, court fees and stamp duty differ by state and by case. Check the current law and your local court rules, or speak to an advocate, before you file, send or sign it.
S.482 BNSSAnticipatory Bail ApplicationFor a person who fears arrest in a non-bailable offence. Filed before the Sessions Court or High Court.S.175(3) BNSSSection 175(3) BNSS ApplicationApplication to the Magistrate to order the police to register an FIR after the SHO and SP fail to act.S.173 BNSSPolice Complaint to SHOWritten complaint to the Station House Officer asking for an FIR in a cognizable offence.S.35(3) BNSSReply to Section 35 NoticeWritten reply to a police notice of appearance: confirm you will appear, or ask for another date.BNS / IT ActCyber Crime ComplaintWritten complaint to the cyber crime police station for online fraud, hacking or online harassment.S.138 / 142 NI ActCheque Bounce ComplaintCriminal complaint before the Magistrate after the cheque bounces and the demand notice goes unpaid.S.12 DV ActDomestic Violence ApplicationWoman's application to the Magistrate for protection, residence, money, custody and compensation orders.S.144 BNSSMaintenance ApplicationMonthly maintenance claim by a wife, child or parent who is neglected by a person with enough means.