As EOW lawyer in Gurugram, we bring extensive experience to cases investigated by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW), providing robust representation to individuals and companies accused of financial and economic crime — and, separately, to genuine victims of investment, builder and banking fraud. Advocate Rajat Kadyan handles matters from the first summons or FIR through bail, quashing, trial and appeal.
We meticulously analyse every complaint, scrutinise the financial records — ledgers, bank statements, agreements, board resolutions — and identify the inconsistencies that build a strong defence or, where the client is the one defrauded, a strong complaint. EOW cases are won and lost on paper, and that document-first approach shapes everything we do.
What the EOW investigates
The Economic Offences Wing handles white-collar and commercial crime that an ordinary police station is not equipped to unpack — matters that sit inside contracts, company accounts and payment trails rather than on the street. We regularly appear in:
- Investment fraud, chit-fund and Ponzi-style schemes, including those run through online and app-based scams
- Builder and real-estate disputes — delayed possession, diversion of buyer funds, project fraud
- Banking fraud, loan defaults and cheating of financial institutions
- Company, partnership and shareholder disputes routed through a criminal complaint
- Multi-state or multi-crore cheating rackets requiring coordinated investigation
- Look Out Circulars (LOCs) issued against the accused in economic offence cases
How we help, end to end
At the pre-FIR stage
Where a complaint has reached EOW but no FIR has been registered, early, proactive representation can prevent registration altogether — by satisfying the investigating officer that the dispute is civil in nature, or by filing a considered reply with supporting documents before the matter escalates.
Anticipatory and regular bail
EOW arrests are often sudden, and used as leverage in what is really a commercial disagreement. We secure anticipatory bail under Section 482 BNSS where arrest is apprehended, and regular bail where it has already taken place — built on the documentary record that shows the true nature of the transaction.
Quashing of FIRs under Section 528 BNSS
A large share of EOW complaints are, in substance, civil or commercial disputes dressed up as crime, because a criminal case applies pressure a civil suit cannot. Where the complaint itself discloses nothing more than a failed contract, a quashing petition before the High Court is often the right route — ending the matter rather than fighting it out for years at trial.
Look Out Circulars — challenge and travel permission
An LOC opened in connection with an economic offence can stop a person at the airport without warning. We challenge LOCs issued without due process, and separately apply for travel permission where an LOC is validly in force but travel is necessary for business, medical or family reasons. For the full sequence once an LOC has already been issued, see our guide: Look Out Circular Issued From Gurugram: What to Do, Step by Step.
Trial defence
Where a matter goes to trial, the defence turns on one question: was there dishonest intention at the time inducement took place, or did a legitimate transaction simply fail? Under Section 318 BNS (formerly Section 420 IPC), that intention has to exist at the time of inducement — non-payment afterwards, however prolonged, is a breach of contract, not cheating. We demonstrate that distinction from the record itself, and it shapes our cross-examination, the defence evidence led, and final arguments.
Representation for complainants
Where a client has genuinely been defrauded — an investment that was never real, a builder who diverted funds, a loan obtained on forged documents — we act for the complainant too: drafting the complaint, coordinating with the investigating officer, and pursuing the matter through to chargesheet and trial.
The civil-dispute problem
Not every failed business deal is a crime. EOW complaints are frequently filed by one side of a commercial disagreement specifically because a criminal case brings arrest, an LOC and reputational pressure that a civil recovery suit does not. Recognising early whether a complaint is genuinely criminal, or a civil dispute wearing a criminal label, decides the whole strategy — whether we fight for quashing, contest bail, or prepare for a full trial.
Why clients choose us as EOW lawyer in Gurugram
- A document-first approach. Every matter begins with a full, meticulous review of the agreements, bank statements, correspondence and company records before any position is taken.
- Discretion and precision. Economic offence matters carry real reputational stakes. We combine strategic, confidential and proactive representation at every stage of investigation and trial.
- A courtroom-focused practice. This is a working trial and bail practice, not a call-centre style legal service — matters are personally handled in the Gurugram courts and before the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
- Both sides of the table. Experience defending the accused in EOW matters, and separately representing genuine complainants, gives us a realistic read on how a given case is likely to be viewed by the investigating officer and the court.
- Speed on urgent matters. LOC challenges, travel permission applications and anticipatory bail are time-sensitive, and are handled on priority — including outside regular hours where the situation demands it.
- Staying current. We track the latest judicial developments and regulatory frameworks governing financial crime, so every defence is built on an up-to-date reading of the law.
About Advocate Rajat Kadyan
Advocate Rajat Kadyan practises criminal, bail and cyber/economic offence law in Gurugram, appearing before the District Courts and the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The practice is built around direct, personal handling of every matter, from the first consultation through to final arguments, with the professionalism and discretion that economic offence cases demand.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between EOW and a regular police station for economic cases?
EOW is a specialised wing set up to investigate financial and white-collar crime — cases involving company accounts, bank trails and large sums — that require expertise a local police station typically does not have. Complaints of significant value or complexity are often transferred to EOW even if first reported at a local station.
Can I get anticipatory bail in an EOW case?
Yes, where there is a genuine apprehension of arrest, an application under Section 482 BNSS can be filed before the Sessions Court or High Court. Courts examine the nature of the allegations, the stage of investigation and whether custodial interrogation is actually necessary.
My business deal failed — can the other party file a criminal case against me?
A failed or breached contract is, by itself, a civil matter and not a criminal offence. A cheating case requires dishonest intention to exist at the time the deal was made, not merely a later failure to perform. Where a complaint is filed only to pressure repayment, it can often be challenged and quashed.
What is a Look Out Circular and how do I get it lifted?
An LOC is an order that can prevent a person from leaving the country, usually issued during investigation of a serious economic offence. It can be challenged if issued without following due process, or a separate application can be made for permission to travel for a specific, justified purpose even while the LOC remains in force. See our step-by-step guide: Look Out Circular Issued From Gurugram: What to Do, Step by Step.
How long do EOW investigations usually take?
EOW matters tend to run longer than ordinary criminal investigations because of the volume of financial records to be examined — bank statements, agreements, forensic audits and company filings. Timelines vary significantly by case, and active follow-up with the investigating officer is often needed to keep the matter moving.
Do you also represent people who have been defrauded, or only the accused?
Both. We represent accused persons defending EOW allegations, and separately represent genuine victims of investment, builder or banking fraud in pursuing their complaint through to chargesheet and trial.
What should I bring to the first consultation?
All available documents relating to the transaction — agreements, payment receipts, bank statements, WhatsApp or email correspondence, and any notice, summons or FIR copy already received. The documents usually decide the strategy, so more is better even at the first meeting.
For a free first consultation, call +91 82954 13475 at any hour, or send the details of your matter.