Criminal matters in Delhi are handled first by the local police station where an FIR is registered, then by the Magistrate and Sessions Courts at the relevant district complex — Tis Hazari, Karkardooma, Rohini, Saket, Dwarka, or Patiala House — based on where the alleged offence occurred. Anticipatory bail applications in serious matters are often filed directly with the Delhi High Court in addition to, or instead of, the Sessions Court, depending on the facts and urgency.
Delhi Police maintains dedicated cells for specific offence categories — including economic offences, cybercrime, and crimes against women — which can affect how a case is investigated and where it eventually lands in court. Given the volume of criminal matters filed across Delhi's six complexes, how quickly you respond to an FIR, summons, or arrest can materially affect your options.
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