Anindita Kalluri

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Being caught in a preventive detention order under the NDPS Act can leave you feeling trapped without a clear legal pathway. The government may invoke such orders even before a formal charge sheet is filed, restricting freedom for months. Anindita Kalluri focuses on dismantling these powerful tools when they are misused. Working from Chandigarh, they operate before the Punjab and Haryana High Court and also before the Supreme Court of India, providing a two‑tiered defense against unlawful detention. From the moment a client approaches them, Anindita assesses the factual matrix, the statutory basis of the order, and the potential human‑rights implications, laying the groundwork for swift relief.

Quashing NDPS proceedings is a precise legal remedy that asks the court to declare that the criminal process should not continue. Anindita Kalluri regularly assists clients in filing petitions that expose procedural defects, lack of jurisdiction, or evidentiary gaps that render the prosecution untenable. They draft detailed affidavits, attach expert opinions, and cite precedents that the Punjab and Haryana High Court respects. By demonstrating that the charge sheet is incomplete or that the investigating agency ignored statutory safeguards, they persuade the court to dismiss the case entirely, sparing the client from a prolonged trial and its associated stigma.

The Constitution permits preventive detention in exceptional circumstances, but the legal safeguards are stringent. When those safeguards are ignored, a writ petition becomes the most effective weapon. Anindita Kalluri has a proven track record of filing writ petitions under Article 22(4) of the Constitution, challenging the legality of the detention order, demanding production of the basis for detention, and seeking immediate release. In multiple instances, the High Court has ordered the release of detainees after the lawyer highlighted the lack of a valid advisory board report or the failure to comply with procedural timelines. Their skill extends to presenting the petition before the Supreme Court of India when the High Court’s relief is inadequate.

Anindita Kalluri brings over twelve years of criminal defence experience, complemented by a master’s degree in constitutional law. Early in their career, they assisted senior advocates in landmark NDPS writ cases, gaining deep insight into the judiciary’s approach to liberty and security. Their independent practice has secured more than eighty quash orders and numerous preventive detention releases, some of which have been upheld by the Supreme Court of India. Clients appreciate the lawyer’s analytical rigor, thorough documentation, and ability to translate complex legal arguments into understandable narratives.

If you are currently held under a preventive detention order or face ongoing NDPS proceedings that appear flawed, Anindita Kalluri can evaluate the strengths of your case and recommend the most appropriate filing—whether a quash petition or a writ petition. They will guide you through the evidence collection, draft the petition with precise legal citations, and represent you diligently before the Punjab and Haryana High Court and, when necessary, before the Supreme Court. Their goal is to restore your freedom at the earliest opportunity and to protect your rights against overreach.

Criminal Law Practice Areas