Question 1

What language is the course in?

Accepted Answer

Hinglish — explanations in Hindi and English, documents in English.

Question 2

How long do I have access?

Accepted Answer

Lifetime access from the date of purchase, on up to two devices at a time.

Question 3

Can I watch on my phone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Lessons play on any phone, tablet or laptop browser.

Question 4

Is there a certificate?

Accepted Answer

Not yet. A certificate of completion is planned and will be added to your dashboard free of charge once it launches.

Question 5

What is the refund policy?

Accepted Answer

Full refund if you ask within 7 days of purchase and have watched less than 20% of the course. See the Refund & Cancellation page for details.

Question 6

My money was deducted but the course is not showing. What now?

Accepted Answer

Wait a few minutes and refresh your dashboard — the bank confirmation sometimes arrives late and the course is added automatically. If it still does not appear, message us on WhatsApp with your payment ID. If the payment never completed, your bank reverses the amount on its own within 5–7 working days.

Question 7

Does it cover BNS and BNSS?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every lesson uses BNS, BNSS and BSA, with the corresponding IPC and CrPC references for older judgments.

Question 8

Do I need prior experience?

Accepted Answer

No. You should know the basics of criminal law; the course teaches you to apply them to a file.

Question 9

How do I draft a bail application under BNSS?

Accepted Answer

Start with the court and case details, then the FIR number, sections and arrest date. State the facts briefly, then the grounds: weak evidence in the case diary, delay in the FIR, the accused's roots in society and no risk of absconding. Cite the BNSS provision (480 or 483), add an undertaking, and pray for release.

Question 10

What is the difference between regular bail and anticipatory bail?

Accepted Answer

Regular bail is sought after arrest, under Section 480 or 483 of the BNSS. Anticipatory bail is sought before arrest by someone who fears it, under Section 482 BNSS (formerly Section 438 CrPC), only before a Sessions Court or High Court. If anticipatory bail is granted, the person is released on bail if arrested.

Question 11

How do you read an FIR as a defence lawyer?

Accepted Answer

Check the time gap between the incident and the FIR, who the informant is and whether they saw the incident, what each accused is said to have done, and whether the sections match the facts. Note omissions and later additions. These gaps become grounds for bail and lines of cross-examination at trial.

Question 12

What changed from CrPC to BNSS for an FIR and chargesheet?

Accepted Answer

The BNSS replaced the CrPC from 1 July 2024. The FIR provision moved from Section 154 to Section 173, which now expressly allows e-FIRs and Zero FIRs. The case diary moved to Section 192 and the police report (chargesheet) to Section 193. Older judgments still cite the CrPC numbers.

Question 13

Is this course legal advice?

Accepted Answer

No. LEX Practical Litigation is legal education only; it does not offer legal services, representation or advice, and no advocate–client relationship is created. The course is for law students from second year onwards, fresh graduates and advocates in their first three years of practice.

Question 14

How do I ask questions about the course?

Accepted Answer

Message on WhatsApp at +91 81308 96109 or email pankajkerlaval.adv@gmail.com. We answer questions about the course only and do not advise on individual cases.

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Practical Criminal Litigation — From FIR to Bail

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Your first criminal file shouldn't be your first lesson.