Economic Offences Wing

Many EOW cases begin as business disagreements: an unpaid supplier, a failed project, a falling-out between partners. Whether the matter is truly criminal, or a civil dispute in criminal form, is often the first question – and the answer decides whether to seek bail, quashing or a settlement.

For complainants, we prepare complaints so that the wing registers and investigates them, and follow them through to charge sheet and trial.

What we handle

• Cheating and breach of trust FIRs under Sections 316 and 318 of the BNS, forgery and conspiracy.
• Notices to join investigation Section 35 BNSS notices – preparation, attendance and written replies.
• Anticipatory and regular bail In the Sessions Court and the High Court.
• Quashing Of FIRs that are civil disputes in criminal form, or that the parties have settled.
• Corporate fraud Investor and homebuyer complaints, and defence of directors who had no role in the act alleged.
• Complainants Drafting and pursuing complaints, and recovery alongside prosecution.

Questions clients ask

I have received an EOW notice. Will I be arrested?

Not necessarily. A Section 35 notice usually means the police want you to join the investigation; with advice, many matters proceed without arrest, and anticipatory bail can be sought where there is a risk.

Can a business dispute be turned into a criminal case?

It often is. Where the dispute is essentially civil, the High Court can quash the criminal case.