One of India’s most acclaimed legal dramas, Criminal Justice, returned for its much-anticipated fourth season on May 29, 2025, on JioHotstar. The series, headlined by the ever-reliable Pankaj Tripathi, brings back Advocate Madhav Mishra a shrewd, grounded lawyer with a knack for turning even the most hopeless cases around. With Tripathi’s unmatched screen presence and subtle performance, Madhav once again finds himself amid a complex legal battle that puts his skills and integrity to the test.
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A Tense New Case Told by Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub
This summer, the focus is on Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub as Dr. Raj Nagpal, a renowned surgeon suspected of killing his daughter’s nurse, Roshni Saluja. Raj’s life unravels as he copes with grief, legal threats, and his troubled marriage to wife Anju, while helping to care for his daughter Ira, who has Asperger’s syndrome. Ayyub gives a nuanced performance, conveying Raj’s frailty and desperation.
Surveen Chawla, Asha Negi, and Barkha Singh Bring Depth
Surveen Chawla plays Anju Nagpal, whose life is filled with lies and emotional tensions. As the investigation progresses, Anju’s decisions challenge aspects of loyalty, motherhood, and morality. Asha Negi plays the central character of Roshni Saluja, the slain nurse. Even though her character is viewed primarily through flashbacks, her existence is vital to the plot.
Barkha Singh contributes a dose of suspense as Shivani Mathur, whose intentions are not obvious until near the end of the narrative. Her character brings new turns, keeping the mystery all the more gripping.
Shweta Basu Prasad and Khushboo Atre Give Key Performance
Shweta Basu Prasad adds fire to the courtroom as Lekha Agastya, a resolute public prosecutor crusading for justice. Her character is a balance of legal tactics and personal beliefs, making her a formidable adversary to Madhav Mishra.
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Khushboo Atre returns as Ratna Mishra, the supportive wife of Madhav. While she is not at the heart of the legal action, she provides a stabilizing presence and emotional depth to the series.
A Slow-Burn Mystery Unfolding Weekly
Directed by Rohan Sippy, Criminal Justice: A Family Matter premiered its first three episodes on May 29. The new episodes will release on a weekly basis every Thursday. As usual, the series an official adaptation of the 2008 British original guarantees suspense, courtroom drama, and morally ambiguous conundrums, keeping one hooked till the very end.
