Hindustan Times found the film brave, relevant and thought provoking, praising Akshaye Khanna and Richa Chadha. It liked the way the story raises difficult questions about law and justice.

Koimoi praised the writing, courtroom scenes and Akshaye Khanna's performance. It felt the film becomes one sided at times but still found it powerful and worth watching.

BollywoodLife praised Akshaye Khanna as the film's biggest strength but found the courtroom drama slow and less effective in parts.

Pinkvilla found it a gripping courtroom drama and strongly praised Akshaye Khanna. It liked the way the film explores the difference between law and justice.

Bollywood Hungama praised the important subject, direction and strong performances, especially Akshaye Khanna. It felt the climax was weaker but still called the film a hard hitting courtroom drama.

News18's Rajeev Masand found it a sharp and compelling courtroom drama, praising Akshaye Khanna and Richa Chadha. He admired the film making even while finding its final argument disturbing.

Filmibeat praised the sensitive handling, courtroom scenes and performances. It found the film thought provoking even though parts of the story are uncomfortable.

Times of India strongly praised the gripping screenplay, sharp dialogue and performances, especially Akshaye Khanna. It found the film relevant, thoughtful and consistently engaging.

India TV News found the courtroom drama thoughtful and engaging, praising the strong performances and serious treatment of the legal issues.

The Indian Express found it a solid and engaging courtroom drama with strong performances. It had some problems with the writing, but felt the film keeps viewers interested.