Template:Infobox television Criminal Justice: A Family Matter is an Indian Hindi-language legal drama television series, directed by Rohan Sippy and produced by Sameer Nair.[1][2] Starring Pankaj Tripathi,[3] Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Surveen Chawla, Khushboo Atre and Asha Negi in prominent roles.[4]
Synopsis
Veteran lawyer Madhav Mishra defends Raj Nagpal, found holding the murdered body of nurse Roshni Saluja after his daughter's birthday. As the courtroom battle intensifies, buried truths begin to surface, suggesting not everyone is who they claim to be.
Cast
- Pankaj Tripathi as Advocate Madhav Mishra
- Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub as Dr. Raj Nagpal
- Surveen Chawla as Anju Nagpal, Raj's wife
- Asha Negi as Roshni Saluja, Nurse
- Khushboo Atre as Ratna Mishra, Madhav's wife
- Mita Vashisht as Mandira Mathur, Corporate lawyer
- Shweta Basu Prasad as Lekha Agastya, Public Prosecutor
- Khushi Bharadwaj as Ira
- Barkha Singh as Shivani Mathur
- Kalyanee Mulay as API Gauri Karmarkar
- Sohaila Kapur as Gurmeet Nagpal
- Pankaj Saraswat as DCP Raghu Salian
- Rajesh Khera as Solkar, Lekha's senior
- Ajeet Singh Palawat as Sr. Inspector Harsh Pradhan; Gauri's ex-husband
- Raaj Gopal Iyer as Constable Namdeo Jadhav
- Aatm Prakash Mishra as Deepu, Madhav's assistant
- Garrvil Mohan as Shaurya
- Avirat Parekh as TV News Anchor
- Ranjit Deval as Sessions Court Judge
Episodes
Production
On 17 May 2024, JioHotstar officially announced its fourth season.[5]
Release
On 29 April 2025, JioHotstar released the teaser and announced the release date.[6] The series started streaming on JioHotstar from 29 May 2025.[7][8]
Reception
Criminal Justice: A Family Matter received a mix of positive reviews from critics and audiences. The performances, especially by Pankaj Tripathi, were widely praised, though the episode release format received criticism from some fans.
Critical Response
The Times of India noted that Pankaj Tripathi's return as Madhav Mishra was "entertaining and impactful," highlighting the show's gripping courtroom drama and strong storytelling.[9]
BollywoodTime.in, a growing entertainment portal, reviewed the series as a "twisting legal drama" with "strong performances and a well-layered plot." The review also noted viewers’ disappointment over the limited episode release.[10]
References
- ↑ Criminal Justice 4 teaser: Pankaj Tripathi returns with another intriguing case. India Today(29 April 2025). Retrieved 2 May 2025.
- ↑ Sameer Nair opens up on the fourth season of Criminal Justice: "This is just the beginning" : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama. Bollywood Hungama(1 May 2025). Retrieved 2 May 2025.
- ↑ Pankaj Tripathi's Madhav Mishra To Return In Criminal Justice A Family Matter On THIS Date. Times Now(29 April 2025). Retrieved 5 May 2025.
- ↑ Criminal Justice Season 4: Pankaj Tripathi's Thriller Legal Drama To Release On This Date. NDTV. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
- ↑ Disney+ Hotstar announces season four of Pankaj Tripathi-led Criminal Justice. The Indian Express(17 May 2024). Retrieved 2 May 2025.
- ↑ Pankaj Tripathi to be back as Madhav Mishra in Criminal Justice. Here's the biggest update about season 4. Hindustan Times. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
- ↑ Criminal Justice A Family Matter Trailer: Pankaj Tripathi Is Back On The Case, Series Pushed To THIS Date - Watch. Times Now(14 May 2025). Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- ↑ Pankaj Tripathi Returns to Courtroom in Season 4 of Criminal Justice. The Times of India(29 April 2025). Retrieved 2 May 2025.
- ↑ Criminal Justice Season 4: Pankaj Tripathi makes an entertaining comeback. The Times of India(17 May 2024). Retrieved 28 May 2025.
- ↑ Criminal Justice Season 4 Review: Pankaj Tripathi Returns With a Twisting Legal Drama. BollywoodTime.in(28 May 2025). Retrieved 28 May 2025.