FIR Filed Against You in Mumbai? Do These 5 Things Immediately — 2026

 FIR Filed Against You in Mumbai — What to Do Immediately

Receiving news that an FIR has been filed against you is one of 

the most stressful situations a person can face. Many people 

panic and make mistakes that seriously damage their case. 

If an FIR has been filed against you in Mumbai or Navi Mumbai — 

stay calm and follow these 5 steps immediately.

Step 1 — Do Not Go to the Police Station Alone

The biggest mistake people make after an FIR is registered is 

going to the police station without a lawyer. Police may question 

you for hours and use your statements against you in court.

Your right under Article 22 of the Constitution of India — you 

have the right to consult a lawyer of your choice before making 

any statement to police.

Do not go to any police station without your criminal lawyer 

present.

Step 2 — Contact a Criminal Lawyer in Navi Mumbai Immediately

Contact an experienced criminal lawyer the moment you learn about 

the FIR. Your lawyer will:

- Read the FIR and assess the sections applied against you

- Advise whether to apply for anticipatory bail immediately

- Tell you whether the offence is bailable or non-bailable

- Prepare your legal defence strategy from day one

Time is critical in criminal cases. Every hour without legal 

representation puts you at a disadvantage.

Step 3 — Apply for Anticipatory Bail if Arrest is Likely

If the FIR involves a non-bailable offence — your criminal 

lawyer will immediately file for anticipatory bail before the 

Sessions Court in Navi Mumbai or the Bombay High Court.

Anticipatory bail protects you from arrest while your case is 

being heard. Once granted, police cannot arrest you without 

court permission.

Do not wait for the arrest to happen. Apply for anticipatory 

bail proactively.

Step 4 — Understand the FIR and Sections Applied

Ask your lawyer to explain:

- Which sections of IPC or BNSS are applied against you

- Whether the offence is cognizable or non-cognizable

- Whether it is bailable or non-bailable

- What the maximum punishment for the offence is

- Whether FIR quashing is possible in your case

Many FIRs are filed with exaggerated or false charges. An 

experienced criminal lawyer will identify weak sections and 

challenge them in court.

Step 5 — Consider FIR Quashing if FIR is False or Malicious

If the FIR filed against you is false, malicious or filed out 

of personal vendetta — your lawyer can file a petition for 

FIR quashing before the Bombay High Court under Section 528 BNSS 

(formerly Section 482 CrPC).

FIR quashing is possible when:

- The allegations in the FIR do not constitute any offence

- The FIR is filed with malicious intent to harass

- The dispute is purely civil in nature (property, money)

- Both parties have reached a settlement

A successful FIR quashing petition ends the criminal case 

permanently — saving you years of court appearances.

Your Rights When an FIR is Filed Against You

Know these fundamental rights:

1. Right to get a free copy of the FIR from the police station

2. Right to be informed of the grounds of arrest if arrested

3. Right to consult a lawyer privately before questioning

4. Right to be produced before magistrate within 24 hours

5. Right to apply for bail — even before charge sheet is filed

6. Right to a fair trial — presumed innocent until proven guilty

Contact Adv. K. V. Soni Associates — Criminal Lawyers Navi Mumbai

If an FIR has been filed against you in Navi Mumbai or Mumbai, 

contact Adv. K. V. Soni Associates immediately for expert 

criminal defence.

We handle bail applications, anticipatory bail, FIR quashing 

and full trial representation before Navi Mumbai Sessions Court 

and Bombay High Court.

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Industrial Area, MIDC, Rabale, Navi Mumbai — Maharashtra 400701

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