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Practice Areas

EOW, PIL, Cheque Bounce, Warrant Recall & Corporate Law

Specialised legal defence and strategic representation in economic offences, constitutional petitions, negotiable instrument disputes, court process compliance, and corporate matters.

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Economic Offence Wing

The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) investigates complex financial crimes including cheating, fraud, benami transactions, and Ponzi schemes. Being under EOW scrutiny demands immediate, expert legal intervention — delay can lead to arrest, asset freezing, and reputational damage.

Our criminal defence advocates are experienced in handling EOW matters across Tamil Nadu, providing both pre-arrest protection and post-arrest representation.

Anticipatory Bail in EOW Cases

Urgent anticipatory bail applications before the Sessions Court and High Court to prevent arrest in ongoing EOW investigations.

  • Pre-arrest bail applications
  • Custodial interrogation protection
  • Bail condition negotiations

Asset Attachment Defence

Challenging provisional attachment orders under PMLA and Benami Transactions Act before the Adjudicating Authority and High Court.

  • PMLA attachment challenge
  • Benami property defence
  • Freezing order relief

EOW Complaint & FIR Quashing

Filing and quashing of EOW complaints and FIRs — defending against malicious complaints and challenging illegal investigations under Sec. 482 CrPC.

  • FIR quashing petitions
  • Complaint drafting & filing
  • Closure report challenge

Investment & Ponzi Fraud Defence

Defence in cases involving alleged investment fraud, chit fund irregularities, and multi-level marketing scheme complaints registered with EOW.

  • Chit fund fraud defence
  • MLM scheme cases
  • Investor complaint response

Money Laundering (PMLA)

Representation before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the PMLA Special Court in money laundering investigation and prosecution matters.

  • ED summons response
  • PMLA bail applications
  • Scheduled offence defence

Corporate Fraud Defence

Protecting directors, promoters, and corporate officers against allegations of financial mismanagement, siphoning, and investor cheating.

  • Director liability defence
  • Corporate fraud trial
  • Section 447 Companies Act defence

Cheque Bounce Cases

Dishonoured cheques are one of the most common sources of civil-criminal disputes in India. With strict timelines and procedural requirements under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, experienced legal counsel is essential from day one.

Legal Notice & Complaint Filing

Drafting and sending statutory demand notices within 30 days of dishonour and filing complaints before the Magistrate within the prescribed limitation period.

  • Statutory 30-day notice drafting
  • Complaint petition filing
  • Jurisdiction & venue strategy

Defence in Sec. 138 Cases

Comprehensive defence strategy including challenging the complainant's case, raising valid defences such as illegality of debt, theft of cheque, and signature disputes.

  • Cheque validity challenges
  • Debt illegality defences
  • Quashing under Sec. 482 CrPC

Compounding & Settlement

Facilitating out-of-court settlement and compounding of cheque bounce cases to avoid conviction and achieve full recovery for the payee.

  • Settlement negotiations
  • Compounding applications
  • Post-conviction settlement

Trial & Acquittal

Full trial representation — examination of witnesses, cross-examination of complainants, written arguments, and securing acquittals where merited.

  • Examination & cross-examination
  • Written argument submissions
  • Acquittal & discharge petitions

Appeals & Revisions

Challenging convictions or acquittals in cheque bounce matters before the Sessions Court and High Court through appeals and criminal revisions.

  • Appeals against conviction
  • Revision against acquittal
  • Sentence modification appeals

Multiple & Bulk Cheque Cases

Handling bulk Sec. 138 matters for financial institutions, NBFCs, and businesses with multiple dishonoured cheques across different courts.

  • NBFC & bank recovery cases
  • Bulk complaint management
  • Centralised court coordination

Warrant Recall

An unaddressed warrant — whether bailable or non-bailable — can result in sudden arrest, employment complications, and travel restrictions. Prompt legal action to recall or execute the warrant is critical to restoring your legal standing.

Non-Bailable Warrant (NBW) Recall

Urgent applications before the issuing court to recall non-bailable warrants, with supporting affidavits explaining the reason for non-appearance and an undertaking to appear.

Bailable Warrant Execution

Facilitating proper execution and return of bailable warrants, regularising attendance, and obtaining personal bond release to prevent custody.

Exemption from Personal Appearance

Applications for exemption from personal appearance in cases where the accused is unable to attend court due to health, location, or employment constraints.

Ex-Parte Decree & Set-Aside

Setting aside ex-parte orders and decrees passed in the absence of a party, with applications to restore matters to their original position.

Public Interest Litigation

Public Interest Litigation is a powerful constitutional tool that allows any citizen to approach the High Court or Supreme Court for the enforcement of public rights. Our advocates have filed and argued PILs on issues of civic importance across Tamil Nadu.

Environment & Pollution PILs

PILs challenging industrial pollution, illegal encroachments on water bodies, deforestation, and violations of environmental clearance conditions.

Civic & Infrastructure Rights

PILs seeking accountability for road conditions, encroachment removal, public facility maintenance, and illegal construction in residential areas.

Governance & Corruption

PILs targeting government inaction, administrative irregularities, tender fraud, and misuse of public funds — seeking CBI or vigilance inquiries.

Education & Social Rights

PILs on right to education, reservation policy implementation, child labour, and access to government welfare schemes for marginalised communities.

Corporate & Business Law

From incorporation to exit, our corporate law practice supports businesses at every stage — providing strategic legal guidance that protects interests, ensures compliance, and resolves disputes efficiently.

Company Incorporation

End-to-end assistance in incorporating Private Limited Companies, LLPs, Section 8 companies, and One Person Companies with MCA compliance.

  • Private Ltd & LLP registration
  • MOA & AOA drafting
  • Director & shareholder structuring

Shareholder & Investor Agreements

Drafting and negotiating shareholder agreements, investment agreements, term sheets, and ESOP plans with protective clauses for all stakeholders.

  • SHA drafting & negotiation
  • Investment & SAFE agreements
  • ESOP plan creation

Board & Shareholder Disputes

Resolving conflicts between promoters, directors, and investors through litigation, arbitration, or negotiated buyouts.

  • Oppression & mismanagement petitions
  • Board deadlock resolution
  • Minority shareholder protection

Regulatory Compliance

Advising on Companies Act, FEMA, RBI regulations, SEBI guidelines, and sector-specific compliance obligations for Indian and foreign businesses.

  • MCA annual compliance
  • FEMA & RBI advisory
  • SEBI compliance for listed entities

Mergers, Acquisitions & Restructuring

Legal support for M&A transactions, business transfers, demergers, and corporate restructuring including NCLT scheme approvals.

  • M&A due diligence & documentation
  • Scheme of arrangement
  • Business transfer agreements

NCLT & Corporate Litigation

Representation before the National Company Law Tribunal in oppression petitions, winding-up applications, and insolvency proceedings.

  • Sec. 241/242 oppression petitions
  • Winding-up applications
  • CIRP creditor representation

Facing an EOW Investigation, Cheque Bounce or Corporate Matter?

Time is critical in these matters. Contact our specialists today for an immediate and confidential consultation.

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