Adv. (Dr.) Prashant Mali provides complete legal help at the police-station stage in Mumbai, navi mumbai, thane - cyber crime and police complaint drafting with accurate sections and evidence in English, Marathi and Hindi, advice on handling police matters and giving statements, and representation for station (table) bail under the BNSS. He has good contacts with police.
Most legal problems are won or lost at the very first stage - the police station - long before a case reaches a courtroom. A poorly drafted complaint with the wrong sections, a statement given without advice, or a missed opportunity for station bail can shape everything that follows. This office offers a focused, and in Mumbai fairly unique, practice: complete legal assistance before and during the police-station stage, in English, Marathi and Hindi. This page is information, not legal advice.
Whether you are a complainant who needs the police to act, or a suspect or witness called to a police station, the right legal help at this stage protects your rights and strengthens your position. Services include:
A complaint is only as strong as its drafting. This office prepares cyber crime complaints and police complaints with the correct legal sections (IT Act, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and allied laws) and a properly organised evidence annexure - in English, Marathi or Hindi, so that the complaint is understood and acted upon by the concerned police station, Cyber Cell or Economic Offences Wing (EOW). Accurate sections at the FIR stage prevent weak charges later.
Clear, practical guidance on how to deal with a summons or notice, what the police can and cannot do, your rights during questioning, and the correct, lawful way to respond - so you neither antagonise the investigation nor compromise your own position.
Guidance before you give a statement under Section 180 of the BNSS (recording of statements by police, formerly Section 161 CrPC). You have the constitutional protection against self-incrimination under Article 20(3), and statements made to police are governed by Section 181 BNSS (formerly Section 162 CrPC). Knowing what you must answer, what you need not, and how to stay consistent and truthful is critical - and is best done with prior legal advice.
For bailable offences, bail is a matter of right, and the officer in charge of a police station can - and must - release the person on bail or bond at the station itself under Section 478 of the BNSS (formerly Section 436 CrPC), without going to court. This office assists with securing such station (table) bail, furnishing the bond and sureties, and ensuring the release is on lawful terms. Where the offence is non-bailable, the matter is escalated to anticipatory or regular bail. See the Cyber Crime Bail Lawyer page
For many offences punishable up to seven years, the police must ordinarily issue a notice of appearance under Section 35 BNSS instead of arresting - the statutory codification of the Supreme Court's guidance in Arnesh Kumar v. State of Bihar, (2014) 8 SCC 273. Ensuring the police follow this procedure, and responding correctly to such a notice, can prevent an avoidable arrest.
Representation and lawful assistance at the police-station stage - including help where a station refuses to register an FIR, follow-up on complaints, applications to senior officers, and, where necessary, the escalation routes the law provides.
Indian courts have laid down firm protections for anyone dealing with the police:
D.K. Basu v. State of West Bengal, (1997) 1 SCC 416 - mandatory arrest and detention safeguards: the right to be informed of the grounds of arrest, to have a relative or friend informed, to legal representation, and to medical examination.
Nandini Satpathy v. P.L. Dani, (1978) 2 SCC 424 - the right to silence and against self-incrimination extends to the police-questioning stage, and a person is entitled to the assistance of a lawyer.
Selvi v. State of Karnataka, (2010) 7 SCC 263 - no narco-analysis, polygraph or brain-mapping without consent; such compulsion violates Article 20(3).
Article 22(1) of the Constitution - the right to consult, and be defended by, a legal practitioner of one's choice.
Knowing these rights is one thing; asserting them correctly, without needlessly obstructing a lawful investigation, is where experienced counsel matters.
· Filing an accurate FIR/complaint · responding to a summons or Section 35 BNSS notice · advice before giving a statement · station (table) bail for bailable offences · anticipatory bail where arrest is feared · getting an FIR registered when police decline · challenging a wrongful account freeze · preserving and presenting digital evidence · and clear guidance in the client's own language - English, Marathi or Hindi.
Yes. Complaints are drafted in English, Marathi or Hindi, with the correct legal sections and a properly arranged evidence annexure, so that the police station, Cyber Cell or EOW can understand and act on it without ambiguity. Accurate drafting with proper sections and evidences at this stage often decides how seriously a complaint is pursued. Dont rely only on ChatGPT or any AI for legal drafting
If a police station declines to register an FIR for a cognizable offence, the law provides remedies - a written complaint to the Superintendent/senior officer, a complaint to the Magistrate under the BNSS, and, in appropriate cases, a writ petition. A lawyer can invoke the correct route promptly. See the Blog when police doesnt file FIR what to do ?
Attend as required, but take legal advice first. You must cooperate with a lawful inquiry, but you also have the right to silence on self-incriminating matters (Article 20(3)) and the right to legal assistance. Preparation prevents mistakes that are hard to undo later.
For bailable offences, the officer in charge can release you on bail or bond at the police station itself under Section 478 BNSS, without a court appearance - commonly called station or table bail. This office helps secure it and furnish the bond/sureties. For non-bailable offences, bail must be sought from the court.
For many offences punishable up to seven years, the police must ordinarily issue a Section 35 BNSS notice of appearance rather than arrest, following Arnesh Kumar. Ensuring this procedure is respected - and responding to the notice correctly with legal help - can prevent an unnecessary arrest.
Yes - both. For complainants, the focus is an accurate, actionable complaint and follow-through. For suspects and witnesses, the focus is protecting rights, advising on statements, and securing bail. Each is handled within the bounds of the law and legal ethics.
Consultations are available online and in person at the Andheri and Bandra (Mumbai) offices, with drafting and advice in English, Marathi and Hindi, for clients across India.
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For help drafting a complaint, responding to a police notice, giving a statement, or securing station bail, contact Adv. (Dr.) Prashant Mali → consultations available online and in person at the Andheri and Bandra (Mumbai) offices, in English, Marathi and Hindi.
Disclaimer: This page is for general information only and does not constitute legal advice or solicitation, nor does it create a lawyer–client relationship. All assistance is provided strictly within the framework of law and professional ethics; this office does not offer or imply any improper influence over police or any authority. No outcome is promised or implied. Please consult a qualified advocate about your specific situation. Last updated: July 2026.