Scope of Legal Practice & Representation
Our criminal defense practice delivers strategic, fearless representation under the Code of Criminal Procedure 1898 (CrPC), the Penal Code 1860, the Special Powers Act 1974, the Arms Act 1878, and the Narcotics Control Act 2018. We protect client liberty from the earliest investigatory stages through trial and constitutional appellate review.
Comprehensive Criminal Defense Services
- Pre-Arrest & Custodial Advocacy: Immediate representation at Police Stations (Thana), opposing police remand applications, and securing medical board examinations.
- Magistrate & Sessions Court Defense: Trial conduct before Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM), Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM), and Metropolitan Sessions Judge Courts.
- Special Tribunal Litigation: Defending charges before Women & Children Repression Prevention Tribunals (Nari O Shishu Nirjatan Daman Ain 2000), Cyber Tribunals, and Special Judge Courts.
- High Court Quashments (Section 561A CrPC): Filing Criminal Miscellaneous Petitions before the High Court Division to quash baseless, malicious, or politically motivated criminal proceedings.
- Criminal Appeals & Revisions: Challenging convictions, sentence suspensions under Section 426 CrPC, and filing Criminal Revisions (Section 439 CrPC) against erroneous interlocutory orders.
- Private Complaint Cases (CR Cases): Filing and prosecuting complaint cases under Sections 406, 420, 467, 468, and 506 of the Penal Code for fraud, forgery, and breach of trust.
Why Retain ZCA Legal
With courtroom familiarity across Dhaka Metropolitan Courts and the Supreme Court of Bangladesh, Advocate Md. Zahid Chowdhury and chamber associates ensure prompt filings, meticulous witness cross-examination, and round-the-clock emergency legal response.
Step-by-Step Legal Procedure
1
Preliminary Consultation & Fact Assessment
Evaluating client business model, relevant laws, and drafting roadmap.
2
Document Vetting & Statutory Drafting
Preparing customized agreements, petitions, affidavits, and board resolutions.
3
Regulatory Filing & Hearings
Submitting to RJSC / High Court / NBR / BIDA and conducting judicial hearings.
4
Certified Execution & Compliance
Delivering certified licenses, court orders, and ongoing retainer support.
Required Documentation Checklist
National ID / Passport copy of directors or applicants
Registered commercial office tenancy agreement & utility bill
Trade License, e-TIN, and relevant sector permits
Draft agreements, bank return memos, or existing correspondence
