Starring Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi in the lead, the most-loved Bollywood courtroom drama, Jolly LLB 3, will hit theatres soon. This time, the film brings two chaotic Jollys – Jolly Mishra and Jolly Tyagi, who are ready for an epic showdown in court. The movie centres on the case of compensation for marginalised farmers. With their signature witty humour and some intense arguments, which Jolly do you think will win the legal battle? And while we wait for the final verdict, why not watch some of the best courtroom dramas?

Check out these movies and web series that blend subtle humour, crime, and drama to deliver a high-stakes courtroom saga.

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1. Section 375

With Akshaye Khanna and Richa Chadha locking horns in a serious court case, Section 375 is among the best Bollywood courtroom movies. The film follows a renowned actor convicted of raping his assistant, Anjali Dangle. The judge declares a 10-year imprisonment for him. Appealing the verdict, the actor hires an invincible lawyer, Tarun Saluja, to defend him against the heinous crime. Opposite Tarun is his former trainee, Hiral Gandhi, who fights for the victim, Anjali. Unlike Jolly LLB‘s satirical punches, Section 375 hits you with uncomfortable truths that compel you to think deeper.

Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video

2. Chicago

This Oscar-winning drama is among the classic Hollywood courtroom movies that you must watch. Set in the 1920s, this musical crime comedy is about two murderers, Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart, who turn trials into showbiz. They compete to seduce lawyer Billy Flinn to avoid execution. The movie is a heady mix of jazz, deceit, and drama that will make you question whether justice is about truth or the best performance.

Where to watch: Apple TV+

3. Maamla Legal Hai

With top-notch satire, the web series portrays the everyday madness of India’s legal system. Set in Delhi’s Patparganj District Court, Maamla Legal Hai shows a chaotic battle between idealistic newbie lawyers, an ambitious court manager, and a veteran advocate. The cases are often bizarre, the characters even more so. But the show depicts how justice eventually lands in the court after a series of trials and tribulations. The web series stars Ravi Kishan, Nidhi Bisht, Anant Joshi, Anjum Batra, and Brijendra Kala among other notable actors.

Where to watch: Netflix

4. Liar Liar

What happens when a slick lawyer can’t lie for 24 hours? That’s what the Jim Carrey movie, Liar Liar, reveals. Fletcher Reede, a lawyer who lies like it’s an Olympic sport, gets into trouble when his son asks him to stay honest for 24 hours as a birthday gift. This puts Fletcher’s personal and professional life at stake, making him anxious. Will he surrender to his son’s wish or follow his same old path?

Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video

5. Jazbaa

Featuring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Irrfan Khan as the lead performers, Jazbaa follows a powerful lawyer, Anuradha Verma, who gets caught in a nightmare. The film centres on the case of a rapist who is sentenced to death. But his gang kidnaps Anuradha’s daughter to convince her to defend the accused and cancel the court’s judgement. The movie portrays Anuradha’s painful dilemma between protecting her daughter and supporting a rape survivor.

Where to watch: ZEE5

6. Guilty Minds

The courtroom drama dives into the rivalry of two brilliant lawyers, Kashaf Quaze and Deepak Rana, who take up high-profile cases that reflect society’s brutal flaws. With every episode uncovering a murky moral dilemma, Guilty Minds gives you a layered courtroom drama series. The series casts Shriya Pilgaonkar, Varun Mitra, Sugandha Garg, and Pranay Pachauri in major roles.

Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video

7. Criminal Justice

Starring Pankaj Tripathi in the lead, Criminal Justice is a humorous and gritty courtroom drama to watch before Jolly LLB 3. The web series takes you inside the terrifying maze of India’s legal system. Each season delves into a heart-pacing crime which leads to an intense investigation. The Criminal Justice series shows how justice can be painfully slow and messy.

Where to watch: JioHotstar

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