Finale Release Date & Schedule
- The highly-anticipated eighth and final episode of Criminal Justice Season 4, titled A Family Matter, is confirmed to air on July 3, 2025, exclusively on Jio Hotstar.
imdb.com+10bollywoodshaadis.com+10m.economictimes.com+10 - Weekly episode releases began with Episode 1–3 on May 29, 2025, followed by subsequent episodes every Thursday—Episode 7 premiered on June 26, 2025, delaying immediate binge access and amplifying fan anticipation.
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Fan Theories & Reddit Sleuthing
Netizens have been active detectives in Reddit’s r/IndianOTTbestof:
“I think I found a huge clue…table is cleared…Anju’s hair is wet…she probably just showered”—suggesting Anju Nagpal tampered with the crime scene.
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Others propose a dual involvement theory:
“What if Anju came to give Ira her medicine…Anju used the scalpel on Roshni to protect Ira.”
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Meanwhile, some predict Ira Nagpal as the actual culprit. Fan speculation remains split, awaiting Mishra’s courtroom reveal.
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⚖️ Case So Far: Who Killed Roshni Saluja?
- The central plot follows nurse Roshni Saluja, murdered early in the season. Her boyfriend, Dr. Raj Nagpal, is the prime suspect and even arrested. Later his wife Anju is implicated, amplifying the intrigue.
filmibeat.com+2ottplay.com+2bollywoodshaadis.com+2 - Investigators uncover that Monu (alleged victim?) is left-handed, whereas the wound suggests a right-handed perpetrator—clearing him of suspicion.
ottplay.com+2filmibeat.com+2imdb.com+2 - A CCTV revelation confirms Anju and Raj were together two weeks before the murder—fueling speculation. The DCP’s abrupt secrecy raises red flags.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com+3filmibeat.com+3ottplay.com+3 - Additional suspects subtly emerge—Kamala, Roshni’s grandmother, and Arsh—layering the nightmarish family web.
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Madhav Mishra & Pankaj’s Return
- Pankaj Tripathi reprises his role as Madhav Mishra, delivering another captivating performance. Critics have hailed him as the season’s anchor, keeping audiences enthralled with his legal acumen and emotional depth.
bollywoodshaadis.com+5ottplay.com+5timesofindia.indiatimes.com+5 - Despite some fan complaints about the staggered episode format, Tripathi’s presence remains a key highlight.
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What to Expect in Finale
- Reveal of the true murderer – all leading suspects will be confronted in court.
- Madhav’s courtroom mastery may expose hidden motives, manipulation, and evidence tampering.
- Family vs. justice – confrontations involving guilt, betrayal, and protective dynamics.
- Open threads – depending on narrative choice, the finale might leave deeper questions about India’s criminal justice system.
Final Take
With all clues dropping into place, Criminal Justice: A Family Matter sets up for a dramatic conclusion. Will Anju be unmasked? Is Ira the unpredictable factor? Or does the truth lie with lesser-known characters like Kamala or Raj’s mother?
The July 3 finale promises to unravel these mysteries with Pankaj Tripathi’s judiciary brilliance at the center. For fans dissecting every frame and motive, this courtroom showdown is the moment of reckoning.
