Step 1: Case Analysis & Viability Assessment (2-3 Days) Thoroughly review FIR allegations and charges, analyze evidence and witness statements, assess legal grounds for quashing or discharge, and evaluate success probability based on similar precedents.

Step 2: Legal Research & Precedent Study (3-5 Days) Research relevant Supreme Court and High Court judgments, identify applicable legal principles and tests, study similar cases and outcomes, and prepare legal strategy and arguments.

Step 3: Evidence & Documentation Collection (5-7 Days) Gather documents proving FIR is false or malicious, collect evidence showing no offense committed, obtain settlement agreements (if applicable), and prepare affidavits from witnesses if needed.

Step 4: Petition Drafting (5-7 Days) Draft comprehensive quashing petition under Section 482 CrPC or discharge application under Section 227/239, detail grounds with legal backing and precedents, include all supporting documents and evidence, and prepare legal arguments and case citations.

Step 5: Filing in High Court/Trial Court (2-3 Days) File quashing petition in High Court with court fees, or file discharge application in Sessions/Magistrate Court, serve copy to prosecution and complainant, and obtain filing number and hearing date.

Step 6: Preliminary Hearing & Interim Relief (2-4 Weeks) Attend initial hearing before judge, seek interim protection from arrest if anticipatory bail needed, or request stay on investigation/trial pending petition, and respond to any preliminary objections.

Step 7: Main Hearing & Arguments (2-6 Months) Multiple hearings where detailed arguments presented, prosecution responds with counter-arguments, cross-arguments and rebuttals, and final arguments before judge reserves order.

Step 8: Court Order & Implementation (After Hearings) Court passes detailed order either allowing or rejecting petition, if allowed—FIR quashed or accused discharged, obtain certified order copies, and ensure case records reflect quashing/discharge.

Step 9: Compliance & Record Clearing (1-2 Weeks) Serve quashing order to investigating agency, ensure FIR marked as quashed in police records, obtain clearance certificates if needed, and preserve order for future reference.

Step 10: Appeal Strategy (If Petition Rejected) If quashing/discharge denied, evaluate appeal options in higher courts, proceed with trial defense while planning appeal, or explore alternative remedies like regular bail or settlement.

Total Timeline: Quashing 3-8 months; Discharge 2-6 months (varies by court workload and case complexity)