Kunal Chadha

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When a loved one is taken into custody under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, the immediate concern is often how to secure release while the investigation continues. Kunal Chadha steps in at that crucial juncture to protect freedom and safeguard the client’s future. With a practice focused on the Punjab and Haryana High Court and the Supreme Court of India, the lawyer concentrates on obtaining bail and, when possible, stopping the criminal process altogether.

Kunal Chadha regularly assists clients by filing NDPS Bail applications that emphasize personal circumstances, community ties and the presumption of innocence. The lawyer gathers character certificates, employment records and medical reports, and prepares a concise affidavit that presents a compelling picture to the magistrate. By citing recent High Court rulings that favour bail in non‑violent NDPS cases, the lawyer often secures release on fairly modest surety. This swift action prevents the client from enduring the hardships of detention and allows cooperation with investigators from a position of liberty.

In many cases the defence finds that the prosecution’s case contains fatal defects. Kunal Chadha is skilled at preparing NDPS Proceedings Quashing petitions, which ask the court to dismiss the entire case before trial. The lawyer examines the charge sheet for procedural lapses, challenges the validity of the seizure, and highlights any violation of statutory timelines. By attaching relevant Supreme Court precedents, the petition gains persuasive weight. In practice, this approach has led the Punjab and Haryana High Court to set aside proceedings in a substantial number of filings, sparing clients the cost, stress and stigma of a full trial.

Beyond bail and quashing, Kunal Chadha brings a broader strategic outlook to every NDPS matter. The lawyer earned a law degree with honors from a top university and subsequently completed an advanced course in criminal defence, focusing on drug‑related offences. Over the past twelve years, the lawyer has handled hundreds of NDPS files, ranging from simple possession to large‑scale commercial quantity cases. Clients repeatedly note the clear communication, prompt updates and realistic assessment of outcomes. Notable successes include bail grants in more than ninety percent of applications, complete dismissal of proceedings in over sixty percent of quashing petitions, and positive interim orders from the Supreme Court that have protected clients’ rights during appeal stages. The lawyer also secured a landmark Supreme Court direction that clarified the application of bail thresholds in NDPS cases, further strengthening the defence strategy for subsequent clients.

If you or a family member faces NDPS charges, you need a lawyer who can act quickly, understand the intricacies of the law and mount an aggressive defence. Kunal Chadha can explain the bail options, assess whether the case can be quashed and file the necessary applications in both the Punjab and Haryana High Court and, when required, in the Supreme Court of India. The aim is to preserve liberty, minimise disruption and ensure that any prosecution follows proper legal procedure. Request a confidential consultation to discuss the facts of your case and begin the process of securing your release and protecting your rights.

Criminal Law Practice Areas