Criminal Justice (Indian TV series)
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Criminal Justice is an Indian Hindi-language crime thriller legal drama miniseries written by Shridhar Raghavan and was directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia and Vishal Furia. It is based on the 2008 British television series of the same name. Starring Pankaj Tripathi, Vikrant Massey, Jackie Shroff, Anupriya Goenka and Mita Vashisht in lead roles, the storyline follows the life of individuals on a gut-wrenching journey through the criminal justice system. Criminal Justice was released through Hotstar on 5 April 2019. It received positive response from critics, praising the performances of the principal characters, Tripathi, Massey and Shroff respectively. In February 2020, the makers announced a second series, titled Criminal Justice: Behind Closed Doors, which was released on 24 December 2020. Criminal Justice: Adhura Sach, the third series, premiered on 26 August 2022. In May 2025, the fourth series, Criminal Justice: A Family Matter, premiered.
Infobox
Genre
CrimeThrillerLegal drama
Written by
Shridhar Raghavan
Directed by
mw- Tigmanshu DhuliaVishal Furia
Starring
Pankaj Tripathi Vikrant MasseyJackie ShroffAnupriya Goenka Mita VashishtPankaj SaraswatRucha Inamdar Gaurav DwivediMadhurima Roy
Composer
Sameer Phaterpekar
Country of origin
India
Original language
Hindi
No. of episodes
10
Executive producers
Siddharth Khaitan Rajesh Chadha
Producers
Sameer Nair Arnav Chakravarti Deepak Segal Myleeta Aga
Production location
India
Cinematography
Harendra Singh
Editors
Abhijit DeshpandeSourabh PrabhudesaiRaju NikaljeRobin Sharma
Running time
41-60 minutes
Production companies
BBC Studios India Applause Entertainment
Network
Hotstar
Release
5 April 2019 (2019-04-05)
Tables
· Episodes
1
1
No.
1
Title
"Once Upon a Night"
Directed by
Tigmanshu Dhulia
Written by
Shridhar Raghavan
Original release date
5 April 2019 (2019-04-05)
Aditya drives the family cab, ends up picking up a young woman and spends the night with her. When he wakes up, he realises that the one-night stand has turned into a nightmare. The girl is stabbed to death and he has no recollection of events.
Aditya drives the family cab, ends up picking up a young woman and spends the night with her. When he wakes up, he realises that the one-night stand has turned into a nightmare. The girl is stabbed to death and he has no recollection of events.
No.
Aditya drives the family cab, ends up picking up a young woman and spends the night with her. When he wakes up, he realises that the one-night stand has turned into a nightmare. The girl is stabbed to death and he has no recollection of events.
2
2
No.
2
Title
"Under Arrest"
Directed by
Tigmanshu Dhulia
Written by
Shridhar Raghavan
Original release date
5 April 2019 (2019-04-05)
Aditya is under arrest for rape & murder. An advocate Madhav bargains to represent him, but negotiations fail. Mandira, a reputed advocate takes up his case free of charge surprising all.
Aditya is under arrest for rape & murder. An advocate Madhav bargains to represent him, but negotiations fail. Mandira, a reputed advocate takes up his case free of charge surprising all.
No.
Aditya is under arrest for rape & murder. An advocate Madhav bargains to represent him, but negotiations fail. Mandira, a reputed advocate takes up his case free of charge surprising all.
3
3
No.
3
Title
"The Price of Life"
Directed by
Vishal Furia
Written by
Shridhar Raghavan
Original release date
5 April 2019 (2019-04-05)
Mandira grapples with Aditya's amnesia related to that fateful night. Madhav finds a new lead in the investigation. In jail, Mustafa makes an unexpected demand from Aditya.
Mandira grapples with Aditya's amnesia related to that fateful night. Madhav finds a new lead in the investigation. In jail, Mustafa makes an unexpected demand from Aditya.
No.
Mandira grapples with Aditya's amnesia related to that fateful night. Madhav finds a new lead in the investigation. In jail, Mustafa makes an unexpected demand from Aditya.
4
4
No.
4
Title
"The Trial"
Directed by
Vishal Furia
Written by
Shridhar Raghavan
Original release date
5 April 2019 (2019-04-05)
Mustafa takes Aditya under his wing and gives him a welcome gift. Madhav finds a mountain of evidence against Aditya at trial.
Mustafa takes Aditya under his wing and gives him a welcome gift. Madhav finds a mountain of evidence against Aditya at trial.
No.
Mustafa takes Aditya under his wing and gives him a welcome gift. Madhav finds a mountain of evidence against Aditya at trial.
5
5
No.
5
Title
"Beginning of the End"
Directed by
Vishal Furia
Written by
Shridhar Raghavan
Original release date
5 April 2019 (2019-04-05)
Rivalry between Layak and Mustafa heats up. Aditya weighs the pros and cons of pleading guilty as Jimmy D'Souza makes a shocking revelation in court.
Rivalry between Layak and Mustafa heats up. Aditya weighs the pros and cons of pleading guilty as Jimmy D'Souza makes a shocking revelation in court.
No.
Rivalry between Layak and Mustafa heats up. Aditya weighs the pros and cons of pleading guilty as Jimmy D'Souza makes a shocking revelation in court.
6
6
No.
6
Title
"The Judgement Day"
Directed by
Vishal Furia
Written by
Shridhar Raghavan
Original release date
5 April 2019 (2019-04-05)
While Aditya took a daunting task to appease Mustafa, Nikhat risks her career to free him. Judge gives the verdict.
While Aditya took a daunting task to appease Mustafa, Nikhat risks her career to free him. Judge gives the verdict.
No.
While Aditya took a daunting task to appease Mustafa, Nikhat risks her career to free him. Judge gives the verdict.
7
7
No.
7
Title
"A New Bond"
Directed by
Vishal Furia
Written by
Shridhar Raghavan
Original release date
5 April 2019 (2019-04-05)
Aditya's bond with Mustafa grows strong while his family crumbles. Meanwhile, Madhav finds new evidence that could turn the case around.
Aditya's bond with Mustafa grows strong while his family crumbles. Meanwhile, Madhav finds new evidence that could turn the case around.
No.
Aditya's bond with Mustafa grows strong while his family crumbles. Meanwhile, Madhav finds new evidence that could turn the case around.
8
8
No.
8
Title
"The Going gets Tough"
Directed by
Vishal Furia
Written by
Shridhar Raghavan
Original release date
5 April 2019 (2019-04-05)
With the entry of the new jail superintendent, Aditya and Mustafa's relationship ends up in solitary confinement. Meanwhile, Madhav and Nikhat find a new clue which went unnoticed.
With the entry of the new jail superintendent, Aditya and Mustafa's relationship ends up in solitary confinement. Meanwhile, Madhav and Nikhat find a new clue which went unnoticed.
No.
With the entry of the new jail superintendent, Aditya and Mustafa's relationship ends up in solitary confinement. Meanwhile, Madhav and Nikhat find a new clue which went unnoticed.
9
9
No.
9
Title
"A New Kingpin"
Directed by
Vishal Furia
Written by
Shridhar Raghavan
Original release date
5 April 2019 (2019-04-05)
A brutal fight sends Aditya to the hospital where he meets Mustafa. Raghu helps Madhav and Nikhat, together they open a new can of worms.
A brutal fight sends Aditya to the hospital where he meets Mustafa. Raghu helps Madhav and Nikhat, together they open a new can of worms.
No.
A brutal fight sends Aditya to the hospital where he meets Mustafa. Raghu helps Madhav and Nikhat, together they open a new can of worms.
10
10
No.
10
Title
"The Mystery"
Directed by
Vishal Furia
Written by
Shridhar Raghavan
Original release date
5 April 2019 (2019-04-05)
Aditya peddles drugs in the jail but it doesn't end well with Layak. Raghu produces a search warrant against the new suspect. Pushed into the corner, Aditya plans his final revenge against Layak. New crime & evidence has come to light and Aditya is acquitted. Aditya starts a new life. Finally, Madhav cleans up his apartment.
Aditya peddles drugs in the jail but it doesn't end well with Layak. Raghu produces a search warrant against the new suspect. Pushed into the corner, Aditya plans his final revenge against Layak. New crime & evidence has come to light and Aditya is acquitted. Aditya starts a new life. Finally, Madhav cleans up his apartment.
No.
Aditya peddles drugs in the jail but it doesn't end well with Layak. Raghu produces a search warrant against the new suspect. Pushed into the corner, Aditya plans his final revenge against Layak. New crime & evidence has come to light and Aditya is acquitted. Aditya starts a new life. Finally, Madhav cleans up his apartment.
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
| 1 | "Once Upon a Night" | Tigmanshu Dhulia | Shridhar Raghavan | 5 April 2019 (2019-04-05) | |
| Aditya drives the family cab, ends up picking up a young woman and spends the night with her. When he wakes up, he realises that the one-night stand has turned into a nightmare. The girl is stabbed to death and he has no recollection of events. | |||||
| 2 | "Under Arrest" | Tigmanshu Dhulia | Shridhar Raghavan | 5 April 2019 (2019-04-05) | |
| Aditya is under arrest for rape & murder. An advocate Madhav bargains to represent him, but negotiations fail. Mandira, a reputed advocate takes up his case free of charge surprising all. | |||||
| 3 | "The Price of Life" | Vishal Furia | Shridhar Raghavan | 5 April 2019 (2019-04-05) | |
| Mandira grapples with Aditya's amnesia related to that fateful night. Madhav finds a new lead in the investigation. In jail, Mustafa makes an unexpected demand from Aditya. | |||||
| 4 | "The Trial" | Vishal Furia | Shridhar Raghavan | 5 April 2019 (2019-04-05) | |
| Mustafa takes Aditya under his wing and gives him a welcome gift. Madhav finds a mountain of evidence against Aditya at trial. | |||||
| 5 | "Beginning of the End" | Vishal Furia | Shridhar Raghavan | 5 April 2019 (2019-04-05) | |
| Rivalry between Layak and Mustafa heats up. Aditya weighs the pros and cons of pleading guilty as Jimmy D'Souza makes a shocking revelation in court. | |||||
| 6 | "The Judgement Day" | Vishal Furia | Shridhar Raghavan | 5 April 2019 (2019-04-05) | |
| While Aditya took a daunting task to appease Mustafa, Nikhat risks her career to free him. Judge gives the verdict. | |||||
| 7 | "A New Bond" | Vishal Furia | Shridhar Raghavan | 5 April 2019 (2019-04-05) | |
| Aditya's bond with Mustafa grows strong while his family crumbles. Meanwhile, Madhav finds new evidence that could turn the case around. | |||||
| 8 | "The Going gets Tough" | Vishal Furia | Shridhar Raghavan | 5 April 2019 (2019-04-05) | |
| With the entry of the new jail superintendent, Aditya and Mustafa's relationship ends up in solitary confinement. Meanwhile, Madhav and Nikhat find a new clue which went unnoticed. | |||||
| 9 | "A New Kingpin" | Vishal Furia | Shridhar Raghavan | 5 April 2019 (2019-04-05) | |
| A brutal fight sends Aditya to the hospital where he meets Mustafa. Raghu helps Madhav and Nikhat, together they open a new can of worms. | |||||
| 10 | "The Mystery" | Vishal Furia | Shridhar Raghavan | 5 April 2019 (2019-04-05) | |
| Aditya peddles drugs in the jail but it doesn't end well with Layak. Raghu produces a search warrant against the new suspect. Pushed into the corner, Aditya plans his final revenge against Layak. New crime & evidence has come to light and Aditya is acquitted. Aditya starts a new life. Finally, Madhav cleans up his apartment. | |||||
· Accolades
2019
2019
Year
2019
Award
ITA Awards
Category
Best Actor - Web series
Recipient
Vikrant Massey
Result
Nominated
IReel Awards
IReel Awards
Year
IReel Awards
Award
Best Actor (Drama)
Category
Nominated
Best Supporting Actor
Best Supporting Actor
Year
Best Supporting Actor
Award
Jackie Shroff
Category
Nominated
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
| 2019 | ITA Awards | Best Actor - Web series | Vikrant Massey | Nominated |
| IReel Awards | Best Actor (Drama) | Nominated | ||
| Best Supporting Actor | Jackie Shroff | Nominated |
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