Pankaj Tripathi returns as Madhav Mishra in Criminal Justice - A family matter!
Pankaj Tripathi returns as Madhav Mishra in Criminal Justice - A family matter! The fourth installment of the series will release on JioHotstar on May 22

Mumbai, April 29, 2025: Har kahaani ke do pehlu hote hai, par sach ka sirf ek hi hota hai! The court is in session as JioHotstar announces the return of its landmark legal drama - Criminal Justice. The season 4 of the franchise show will bring to audiences an intriguing case with veteran actor Pankaj Tripathi returning as Madhav Mishra, filled with his trademark wit and indomitable grit. A torrid love affair and an unforeseen murder at hand, this time around the stakes are higher! Directed by Rohan Sippy, Produced by Applause Entertainment in association with BBC Studios, Criminal Justice Season 4 is set to stream 22nd May 2025 onwards, exclusively on JioHotstar.
With a bigger, bolder and gripping case at the forefront, a stronger ensemble comes together to bring to masses an entertaining drama series starring; Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Surveen Chawla, Mita Vashisht, Asha Negi, Shweta Basu Prasad, Khushboo Atre and Barkha Singh in pivotal roles.
Director Rohan Sippy shares, “It was an absolute delight to get an opportunity to return to work with Pankaj Tripathi, who has made the courtroom warrior Madhav Mishra such an unforgettable character… and yet again this season brings in a powerful new cast as well, who play off him brilliantly and shape a unique legal dramatic thriller that audiences will really engage with. We hope this builds on the great legacy that we have created with the incredible team at JioHotstar as they take the 4th season to the widest audience imaginable.”
Talking about his character, actor Pankaj Tripathi said, “Criminal Justice feels like homecoming to me. Every time I return as Madhav Mishra, it’s like reuniting with an old friend who still has something new to teach me. There’s an honesty and warmth to him that audiences have held onto through every season. That love is deeply humbling. Madhav isn’t just a character I play—he’s someone I carry with me. And with each chapter, that bond only grows stronger. I’m thrilled to be back and can’t wait for fans to join us once again in the courtroom.”