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- By: Faiza
- Sep 04 2025
Criminal Law Specialist Advocate
High Court | Sessions Court | Magistrate Court
High Court
Sessions Court
Magistrate Court
She listened to my story with compassion and provided me with a clear plan of action. Advocate Gawandi’s expertise in handling complex cases gave me a renewed sense of hope. With her guidance, I felt empowered to fight for my rights and navigate the legal system.
from FIR to final verdict- criminal law specialist advocate
Advocate Faiza Gawandi is a Mumbai-based criminal lawyer practicing mainly before the
Bombay High Court and various Sessions and Magistrate courts across Mumbai, known for
her meticulous research, compelling drafting, and persuasive courtroom advocacy. With extensive and active litigation experience, she has built a solid foundation in criminal law and is steadily emerging as a trusted and respected presence in Mumbai’s legal circles.
Her practice reflects a strong commitment to justice, client-focused strategies, and a deep
understanding of procedural and substantive criminal law.
Her practice covers complex bail matters, criminal appeals, FIR quashing, cybercrime, and
white-collar crime defence, among others.
She is fluent in English, Hindi, Marathi, and
Konkani, allowing her to represent clients from diverse backgrounds.
Faiza is committed to a client-first approach that combines legal precision with ethical
advocacy, making her a dependable name for strategic criminal defence.
Adv. Faiza Gawandi
Advocate at Bombay High Court
Practice Areas
Expert Legal Services by Advocate Faiza Gawandi
She listened to my story with compassion and provided me with a clear plan of action. Advocate Gawandi’s expertise in handling complex cases gave me a renewed sense of hope. With her guidance, I felt empowered to fight for my rights and navigate the legal system.
Criminal Litigation & Strategic Defence
Advocate Faiza Gawandi offers comprehensive criminal litigation services, rooted in strong courtroom advocacy, precision drafting, and deep understanding of procedural law. Her expertise spans:
- Regular, anticipatory, and successive bail applications under the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC)
- Quashing of FIRs and chargesheets under
Writ Jurisdiction & Constitutional Remedies
Expertise in filing writ petitions before the High Court including:
- Habeas Corpus: Challenging unlawful detention or custody
- Mandamus: Compelling performance of a public/legal duty
- Certiorari, Prohibition, and Quo Warranto: Ensuring judicial and administrative accountability
Offences Against Human Body & Property
Faiza handles high-stakes trials involving serious offences under the IPC including:
- Offences against the human body: Murder, suicide, dowry death, rape, kidnapping, unnatural sex, and grievous hurt
- Property related crimes: Theft, robbery, extortion, cheating, forgery, criminal breach of trust, criminal conspiracy, and misappropriation
POCSO Act Litigation – Victims & Accused
Providing Legal Defense For Accused:
- Defense against false POCSO complaints including bail in non-bailable offences
- Challenging forensic evidence and cross-examination of witnesses per juvenile protocol
- Representation before Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) in case of minors
- Legal appeals and revisions in higher courts
Family Law & Matrimonial Disputes
Faiza advises and represents clients in a range of family disputes with utmost sensitivity and legal acumen:
- Contested and mutual consent divorces under Hindu, Muslim, and Special Marriage Acts
- Drafting and negotiation of divorce agreements
- Representation in Family, District, and High
NDPS Act – Drug Offence Defence
Handling high-risk litigation under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act:
- Bail applications under stringent Section 37 NDPS Act
- Challenging illegal arrest, search, or seizure
- Trial defence focused on procedural flaws and lack of evidence
- Appeals and revisions post-conviction
Cybercrime & Digital Frauds
Legal representation in emerging tech-related criminal matters, including:
- Hacking, phishing, identity theft, and defamation
- Crypto-related frauds: Binance P2P disputes, investment scams
- Bank account unfreezing and digital arrest case defense
- Payment gateway fraud, email/website
POSH Compliance & Workplace Harassment Law
Faiza advises both individuals and corporate entities under the POSH Act, 2013.
For Individuals:
- Representation during Internal Committee (IC) inquiries and disciplinary proceedings
- Filing appeals or writs against IC findings in High Courts
For Employers:
Rera Matters – Legal Support for Homebuyers
You can schedule a confidential consultation with Advocate Faiza Gawandi for the following matters:
- Criminal allegations or FIRs – Bail or anticipatory bail
- NDPS or financial crime defence
- POSH or workplace harassment matters
- Cybercrime or internet fraud cases
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Blogs
From My Desk: Legal Advice & Awareness by Advocate Faiza Gawandi
POSH Compliance: What Every Company Must Know
- By: Faiza
- Sep 04 2025
Cybercrime in India: Your Legal Remedies
- By: Faiza
- Sep 04 2025