Kanoon Kya Karega is a crime thriller drama. The movie revolves around an honest lawyer, Advocate Gautam (Suresh Oberoi), who witnesses a rape committed by Raghubir Singh (Danny Denzongpa). Gautam tries to stop Raghubir, and the two indulge in a fight, and later, Gautam succeeds in getting him imprisoned for the crime. However, after serving his time in the jail, Raghubir returns and seeks to avenge the humiliation from Gautam. Will Gautam be able to protect himself from the wrath of Raghubir?