Certificate Course on Criminal Litigation Practice & Drafting

Build practical criminal litigation skills—draft pleadings, understand court procedures, and confidently handle real-world criminal matters.

Our 30,000+ Learners Are Working at Leading Law Firms, Companies, and Institutions

Mentors

Leading Lawyers & Industry Experts

Courses led by professionals actively working in law firms, consulting, and corporate roles.

Anurag Sahay

Advocate on Record

Supreme Court of India

Shriya Maini

Advocate on Record

Supreme Court of India

Dr. Swati Jindal Garg

Advocate on Record

Supreme Court of India

Siddarth Agarwal

Advocate-on-Record

Supreme Court of India

Prashant Kumar

Advocate on Record

Supreme Court of India

Anurag Sahay

Advocate on Record

Supreme Court of India

Shriya Maini

Advocate on Record

Supreme Court of India

Dr. Swati Jindal Garg

Advocate on Record

Supreme Court of India

Siddarth Agarwal

Advocate-on-Record

Supreme Court of India

Prashant Kumar

Advocate on Record

Supreme Court of India

MODULES

What Will You Learn in 8 Weeks?

Module 1: Understanding Different Types of Disputes & Concepts in Criminal Litigation

  • Cognizable and Non-Cognizable Offences
  • Bailable and Non-Bailable Offences
  • Summons and Warrant Cases
  • Compoundable and Non-Compoundable Cases
  • Inquiry and Investigation
  • Elements Required For A 'Crime'
  • Key Changes in the BNSS procedure
  • Hierarchy Of Criminal Courts Under the New Law
  • Different Types Of Criminal Disputes
    • Criminal Breach of Trust
    • Kidnapping and Abduction
    • Murder and Culpable Homicide
    • Theft & Extortion
    • Economic and White-Collar Offences
    • Rape and Sexual Assault

Module 2: FIRs, Arrest and Police Complaints

  • Changes in procedure after implementation of BNSS—all about FIRs, including Zero FIR
  • Quashing of an FIR
  • Police Complaint and Procedure For Investigation
  • Procedure of Arrest by a Police Officer and Magistrate
  • Role of an Advocate in an FIR

Module 3: Drafting Session — FIRs and Police Complaints

  • How to Lodge an FIR Online and Offline
  • How to Search for an Already Registered FIR
  • How to Draft a Police Complaint
  • How to Draft and File a Quashing Petition
  • How to Draft a Police Complaint Addressed to the SHO if the Police Refuse To Lodge an FIR
  • Drafting Exercise

Module 4: Complete Trial Procedure

  • Stages of Trial
  • Trial Before a Court of Session
  • Summary Trials
  • Double Jeopardy
  • Introduction to Pre-Trial Procedure
  • Introduction to Protest Petition

Module 5: Cognizance & Framing of Charges

  • Cognizance of Offences by Magistrates
  • Complaint to Magistrates
  • Commencement of Proceedings before Magistrates
  • Commencement of Proceedings before the Court of Session
  • Framing of Charges, Chargesheet and Examples
  • All about Discharge and Acquittal
  • Drafting: How to Draft a Charge Sheet, Discharge Petition, and Protest Petition

Module 6: General Provisions and Evidence in Inquiries and Trials

  • Plea Bargaining
  • Record of Evidence in Absence of Accused
  • Application for Summoning Material Witness or Examining Person Present
  • Accused Person to be Competent Witness
  • Power to Proceed against Other Persons Appearing to be Guilty
  • Compounding of Offences
  • Proclaimed Offender

Module 7: Judgment, Reference, Revision and Transfer

  • Judgment
  • Victim Compensation Scheme
  • Witness Protection Scheme
  • Powers of Session Court and High Court for Revision and Reference
  • Transfer of Criminal Cases to Session Court, High Court and Supreme Court
  • Inherent Power of Court
  • How to draft a Criminal Revision Application

Module 8: Bail Procedure and Drafting

  • Bail in Bailable and Non-Bailable Cases
  • Maximum Period for which an Undertrial Prisoner can be Detained
  • Special Powers of High Court or Court of Session regarding Bail
  • Anticipatory Bail
  • Bail Bonds, Sureties and Security
  • Case Studies and Practical Examples
  • Drafting: How To Draft a Bail Application, Anticipatory Bail, and File a Bail Bond In Court

Module 9: Criminal Appeals

  • Appeal Against Acquittal and Conviction
  • Appeal by State Government against Sentence
  • Suspension of Sentence Pending the Appeal, Release of Appellant on Bail
  • Drafting: How to Draft a Criminal Special Leave Petition

Module 10: Execution, Remission and Commutation of Sentences

  • Execution of Sentence of Death and Imprisonment
  • Suspension and Remission of Sentences
  • Mercy Petition
  • Power of State and Central Government

Module 11: Miscellaneous Drafting Exercise — Part I

  • How to draft an Affidavit
  • How to draft a Vakalatnama
  • Court Fees and Stamp Duty
  • How to draft a Criminal Complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act
  • How to draft a Maintenance Application under BNSS

Module 12: Miscellaneous Drafting Exercise — Part II

  • How to draft a Criminal Writ
  • How to draft an Application under Parole & Furlough
  • How to draft and file an Informatory Petition

Module 13: Art of Cross-Examination and Court Etiquette

  • How to Address the Judge
  • Reading of Cause List
  • Mentioning of Urgent Matters Before Courts
  • Using the E-Courts Application
  • What to State In Adjournment Applications
  • How to Apply for Certified Copies of Court Documents
  • How to Inspect a Court File
  • Where to Get Documents Attested or Notarized

Module 14: Manupatra Research Session

BENeFITS & BONUSES

What Will You Gain from This Course?

Equip yourself with practical criminal litigation and drafting skills to step into courtrooms with confidence and handle criminal matters independently.

1

Weekend Sessions Only

Attend live, interactive weekend sessions designed to fit seamlessly alongside practice, job, college, internship, or exams.

2

Live and Interactive Sessions with Experts

Learn directly from practicing criminal litigators in a conducive classroom environment, with real-life examples and practical insights.

3

Certificate on Completion of Course

Receive a professionally recognized certificate reflecting your practical expertise in criminal litigation and drafting.

4

Career Guidance Session

Get guidance from industry experts on criminal litigation careers, internships, and CV building.

5

Recorded Video Lectures Accessible for 2 Years

Missed a session or want to revise? All recordings are available for unlimited access for 2 full years.

6

Reading Material as per Module

Access curated reading material including landmark cases, comparative analysis of new criminal laws, and practical insights.

7

Assignments with Expert Feedback

Apply your learning through drafting and litigation assignments and receive detailed feedback to sharpen your skills.

8

Free Access to Downloadable Drafts & Reading Material

Get access to all key drafts covered during sessions, a curated list of landmark criminal law cases, and structured reading material, including a comparative analysis of the new criminal laws.

FOR WHO?

Who Should Join?

This course is for anyone who wants to build real, court-ready criminal litigation skills.

Law Students 

Fresh Law Graduates

Practicing Advocates

Lawyers from Corporate, Civil, or Other Fields

Judicial & Government Exam Aspirants

Academicians and Researchers

Serious learners who want practical, court-ready criminal litigation skills

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Career Opportunities After This Course

This course opens multiple career pathways and income opportunities.

Independent Criminal Litigation Lawyer

Build your own independent criminal law practice 

Step into independent criminal litigation practice with the drafting skills, procedural knowledge, and courtroom confidence to handle criminal cases. 

Junior Advocate in a Top Criminal Law Chamber

Get noticed from the start by top recruiters

Join leading criminal law chambers ready to draft, research, and assist on real criminal matters from trial courts to the Supreme Court without the usual learning curve.

Criminal Courts Specialist

Master district, sessions, High Court and Supreme Court practice

Become the go-to lawyer for criminal matters in your jurisdiction with expertise in criminal court practice.

Public Prosecutor / Government Advocate

Serve the state in criminal proceedings

Prepare yourself for government roles as a Public Prosecutor, APP, or Standing Counsel handling criminal cases. 

Legal Researcher 

Support senior advocates & get noticed

Provide research support to senior criminal advocates at High Courts and the Supreme Court.

SUCCESS STORIES

Hear From Our Alumni

From MNCs to Top Law Firms, Government Departments to Supreme Court practice—our learners are upskilling and transforming their careers with Bettering Results.

Keshav joined the course not as a legal professional but as a senior government officer who wanted to understand the new criminal law system. He found the course content compelling and joined to build his own understanding of the new framework. What struck him most was how the faculty made a complex subject accessible even for someone with no legal background. He completed the course with enough confidence and he highly recommends it to others.

Keshav Varkhedkar

Chief Engineer, CIDCO of Maharashtra

Koshy joined the course as a practicing advocate looking for practical, topic-specific training in criminal litigation. He found exactly what he was looking for. The sessions were focused and substantive, with each class dedicated to a specific area of criminal law. The case studies used throughout were directly relevant to the topics covered, which made the learning immediately applicable to practice. The faculty also offered additional references and supporting resources.

Koshy Abraham

Advocate

Rushali joined the course as a practicing advocate at the District and Sessions Court level, and she was looking for detailed, structured understanding of criminal litigation through expert-led sessions. This course gave her exactly that,, and she left the course with a stronger, deeper understanding of criminal procedure.

Rushali Rastogi

Advocate

Achuta joined the course as a law student and found that every single session delivered something valuable, not just for exams but for building the foundations of a real criminal litigation career. The sessions on bail and murder were standout moments for him, giving her clear, practical insight into areas of criminal law that often feel unclear in the classroom.

Achuta B.R.

Law Student

SEE HOW WE COMPARE

Ready to Build & Transform Your Criminal Litigation Career?

Here's What You Can Expect From the 8-Week Certificate Course on Criminal Litigation Practice & Drafting

Before

After

  • Draft bail applications, charge sheets, quashing petitions, and criminal appeals confidently just the way top criminal advocates do in court.
  • Handle every foundational criminal litigation task independently from day one of your practice.
  • Understand every key change under India's new criminal laws and know exactly how they apply in court from the first session.
  • Understand the complete lifecycle of a criminal case and manage each stage with clarity and confidence.
  • Get internship recommendations with leading criminal litigation chambers and step into practice ready to contribute.
  • Learn directly from Advocates on Record and top criminal law practitioners who handle real criminal cases.
CERTIFICATION & RECOGNITION

Earn Recognition That Adds Real Value to Your Practice

Receive certification and recognition that reflect your progress and credibility in the legal Industry.

Industry-Relevant Certification

Receive a certificate validating practical skills in criminal litigation and courtroom practice.

Credible, Practice-Oriented Learning

Demonstrates hands-on training in drafting pleadings and navigating real criminal matters.

Long-Term Professional Value

Join a growing network of criminal lawyers building confident, courtroom-ready practices.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Find clear answers to common questions about the course, learning format, and certification.

How long is the course and what is the time commitment?

The course runs for 8 weeks. Live sessions are conducted on weekends, with an average weekly commitment of 3–4 hours.

Is this course live or pre-recorded?

It is a Live + Recorded training course conducted on weekends only. You also get recordings for 2 years so you can learn at your own pace and revisit sessions anytime. 

When and how will the sessions be conducted?

Live sessions are held on weekends (Saturday & Sunday) via Zoom. Each session is about 1 hour 30 minutes and includes a Q&A so you can clarify doubts directly with the instructors.

What if I miss a session?

No worries. All sessions are recorded and uploaded to your account on the Bettering Results platform. You can watch recordings unlimited times for 2 years at your convenience.

Will I be evaluated on my performance?

Yes. You will have 1–2 practical assignments and live drafting exercises. You will be evaluated on drafting skills, legal acumen, and timely submission with expert feedback to help you improve. 

Will I receive a certificate after completion?

Yes, you will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the course.

Is this course focused on practical application?

Yes. It is completely hands-on and practical. You will work on real court documents and case scenarios so you can start drafting and filing confidently. 

What kind of documents will I learn to draft?

You will learn to draft FIRs, police complaints, quashing petitions, charge sheets, discharge petitions, bail applications, anticipatory bail applications, criminal revision applications, Special Leave Petitions, and more.

How is this course different from other criminal litigation courses?

This course is taught exclusively by Advocates on Record of the Supreme Court and top criminal law practitioners who handle real criminal cases everyday. Every session demonstrates live courtroom practice and not just theory.  We are trusted by 30,000 + lawyers and top corporations including Adani Group & Aditya Birla Group and governments including LBSNAA. 

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