JioHotstar's legendary legal drama Criminal Justice is returning, much to everyone's delight. The fourth season of the franchise, titled Criminal Justice – A Family Matter, will be available to stream exclusively on the platform beginning May 22, 2025. As always, the show mixes the trademark elements of drama, suspense, and dramatic courtroom discussions with a new case that promises to be even bigger, bolder, and more riveting.

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Madhav Mishra is back in action

Pankaj Tripathi is back in court as the popular underdog lawyer Madhav Mishra, who is admired for his charming charisma, unflinching resolve, and unwavering commitment to justice. The stakes are raised to new heights this season as Madhav gets caught in the midst of a troubled love affair that unexpectedly leads to a murder.

For Tripathi, Criminal Justice was like returning home. Every time he came back as Madhav Mishra, it's as if he's seeing an old acquaintance who still has knowledge to share. His audiences have clung to his warmth and candour season after season. Love like that is incredibly humbling. Madhav is more than a role he portrays; he is a real person. This connection becomes deeper with the passing of each chapter. It's wonderful to be back, and Tripathi (watch Main Atal Hoon and Kadak Singh) hopes the audience will return to the courtroom with them.

Star-studded ensemble joins the courtroom drama

With a stellar ensemble cast that includes Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Surveen Chawla, Mita Vashisht, Asha Negi, Shweta Basu Prasad, Khushboo Atre, and Barkha Singh, the fourth season is produced by Applause Entertainment in partnership with BBC Studios and directed by Rohan Sippy.

For the filmmaker, it was a true pleasure to reunite with Tripathi, whose performance as the formidable courtroom warrior Madhav Mishra was truly remarkable. Once again, this season has an impressive ensemble of new actors that complement him well and help build the show into a fresh legal drama thriller that viewers will find hard to put down. Sippy added that JioHotstar brought the fourth season to the largest possible audience, they hope the series continues the wonderful tradition they have established together.

Legacy of Criminal Justice continues

Criminal Justice has maintained its status as a fan favourite thanks to its riveting performances and powerful writing, which delves into intricate legal conflicts entangled with social reality. The makers promise that watching Criminal Justice – A Family Matter will be like watching another bombshell case that questions everything from love and treachery to family and justice.