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Bail in India: the basics
A plain-language overview of how bail works and the principles courts weigh.
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HNT Legal is a practice of advocates led by Manoj Tiwari — with more than twenty-five years in criminal law and dispute resolution — advising clients before the Bombay High Court and the Supreme Court of India.
Led by Advocate Manoj Tiwari — who comes from a family of lawyers — HNT Legal brings considered, detail-led counsel to clients across criminal, civil and commercial matters.
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More About the FirmLed by a deep grounding in criminal law and dispute resolution, advised with the same rigour across every brief.
Defence, bail, trial and appellate work across the criminal courts — the firm's principal area of practice.
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Conduct of domestic arbitral proceedings and related court applications.
Matrimonial, custody, maintenance and succession matters, handled with sensitivity.
Company law, commercial contracts and the legal aspects of business operations.
Property, recovery and general civil suits before the appropriate forums.
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