Arjun Tandon

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If you are detained under a preventive detention order related to an NDPS investigation, you need immediate legal help to challenge the order and protect your liberty. Arjun Tandon, an advocate based in Chandigarh, handles both financing illicit traffic and harbouring offender defenses, as well as filing writ petitions to contest preventive detention. The lawyer operates before the Punjab and Haryana High Court and, when necessary, before the Supreme Court of India.

Financing illicit traffic under the NDPS Act can be alleged through suspicious bank transactions, false invoicing, or providing capital to drug networks. The advocate examines financial statements, tax filings, and electronic communications to identify gaps in the prosecution’s narrative. Arjun Tandon regularly assists clients by filing motions that question the legality of seized documents and by presenting expert forensic accountants who can demonstrate legitimate business purposes. These strategies have led the Punjab and Haryana High Court to dismiss several financing charges where the evidence was tenuous.

Harbouring an NDPS offender requires proof that the accused knowingly provided shelter, assistance, or concealment. The lawyer investigates the alleged incidents, reviewing travel logs, guest registers, and CCTV footage. By establishing lack of knowledge or demonstrating that the client’s residence was used without consent, Arjun Tandon can secure acquittals or reduced sentences. The advocate also argues that any alleged assistance was unrelated to the drug operation, emphasizing the absence of intent to further illegal activity.

A preventive detention writ petition, typically a habeas corpus application, asks the court to examine whether the order meets constitutional safeguards and whether concrete evidence justifies the deprivation of liberty. Arjun Tandon can help you articulate the lack of specific allegations, the absence of a detailed charge sheet, and any procedural lapses in the notice served. By presenting a concise, well‑structured petition, the advocate seeks an order of release or at least a stay pending a full hearing.

Arjun Tandon earned a master’s degree in criminal law from the University of Delhi and a postgraduate diploma in constitutional law from the National Law School of India University. With over thirteen years of practice, the advocate has served as a legal researcher for senior NDPS counsel before establishing an independent practice focused on high‑stakes criminal defense. The lawyer’s familiarity with both High Court rules and Supreme Court precedents equips the client with a strategic advantage in complex procedural battles.

The advocate regularly assists clients in preparing exhaustive affidavits, gathering expert testimonies, and drafting comprehensive legal opinions that reinforce the defense. In recent cases, Arjun Tandon secured the release of a businessman accused of financing drug shipments after the High Court found the prosecution’s financial trail to be speculative. In another matter, the lawyer obtained a stay on a preventive detention order, allowing the client to resume work while the writ was under consideration.

When a High Court decision does not favor the client, the advocate can elevate the writ to the Supreme Court of India, citing national precedents that safeguard personal liberty against arbitrary detention. Arjun Tandon can explain the likely timeline for a Supreme Court hearing, outline the steps for filing a special leave petition if required, and advise on interim relief measures such as interim bail or suspension of the detention order.

Clients appreciate the lawyer’s transparent fee structure, prompt updates, and a personal commitment to keep them informed at each stage of the litigation. By staying abreast of evolving Supreme Court jurisprudence on NDPS and preventive detention, Arjun Tandon ensures that every argument reflects the most current legal standards. Whether you face accusations of financing illicit drug networks, are alleged to have harboured a trafficker, or are fighting a preventive detention order, the advocate promises a determined, thorough defense aimed at safeguarding your freedom and reputation.

Criminal Law Practice Areas