Criminal Appeals & Revisions

A criminal conviction or an adverse interim order is a critical juncture that demands meticulous appellate strategy. The trial court’s decision is not always the final word. At Khokher Advocates, we provide comprehensive defense in post-conviction and revisionary proceedings before the High Court of Uttarakhand, challenging lower court verdicts, sentencing errors, and procedural defects.

Whether you are seeking to overturn a wrongful conviction or challenge an arbitrary procedural order made during a pending trial, our appellate practice is built on rigorous record analysis, precise identification of legal errors, and aggressive advocacy.

1. Criminal Appeals Against Conviction

When a trial court hands down a conviction, immediate strategic action is required to mitigate collateral consequences and secure the client’s liberty. We prosecute regular Criminal Appeals under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) (Code of Criminal Procedure CRPC)to challenge both the legality and the factual basis of the trial court’s judgment.

Suspension of Sentence & Bail: Our immediate priority upon filing an appeal is securing a suspension of the sentence and obtaining bail pending the final outcome of the appeal.
Appeals Against Acquittal: We also represent victims and complainants in appeals against unwarranted acquittals, ensuring that justice is pursued when lower courts fail to properly appreciate prosecution evidence.

2. Criminal Revisions

Not all critical legal errors result in a final conviction; many occur during the pendency of a trial. The High Court exercises its revisional jurisdiction to examine the correctness, legality, or propriety of any finding, sentence, or order passed by lower criminal courts.

We file Criminal Revisions to challenge illegal or irregular orders passed by Sessions Courts and Magistrates, including:

Orders wrongfully framing charges against the accused.
Orders arbitrarily denying applications for discharge.
Improper dismissal of criminal complaints.
Disputes regarding the release of seized property during the investigation.