Kunal Chauhan

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A conviction under the NDPS Act can feel like a permanent scar on your future, especially when the penalty includes a lengthy prison term and a loss of reputation. Kunal Chauhan is a seasoned advocate in Chandigarh who specialises in NDPS Appeals, quashing ongoing NDPS proceedings, and filing preventive detention writ petitions before the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The lawyer holds a postgraduate degree in criminal law and has spent more than fourteen years representing clients in high‑profile drug cases, developing a reputation for turning adverse judgments into opportunities for relief.

When a trial court delivers a conviction that appears to rest on shaky evidence or procedural lapses, the lawyer promptly files an appeal that challenges the judgment on both factual and legal grounds. By dissecting the trial record, highlighting inconsistencies in witness statements, and citing relevant case law, Kunal Chauhan has secured numerous appellate reversals. In a landmark appeal, the lawyer argued that the prosecution’s reliance on a badly calibrated lab report violated the standard of proof, leading the High Court to overturn the conviction and order a retrial.

The lawyer also excels at quashing NDPS proceedings that have been improperly initiated. By filing petitions to dismiss the case before it proceeds to trial, Kunal Chauhan has saved clients from the emotional and financial drain of a full trial. The strategy involves demonstrating the absence of a valid charge sheet, failures in the investigation, or jurisdictional errors. In one recent instance, the lawyer identified that the seized substance did not meet the legal definition of a narcotic, prompting the High Court to dismiss the entire proceeding and restore the client’s freedom.

Preventive detention writ petitions form the third pillar of the practice. When authorities attempt to keep a person in custody without trial, the lawyer steps in to demand a swift judicial review. By presenting evidence of the client’s strong community ties, lack of flight risk, and the disproportionate nature of the detention, Kunal Chauhan has repeatedly achieved orders for immediate release. These writs not only protect individual liberty but also reinforce the principle that preventive detention must be exercised with extreme caution. Across all three practice areas, the lawyer combines rigorous legal research, persuasive advocacy, and a client‑focused approach to safeguard rights and strive for the best possible outcomes in NDPS matters.

Criminal Law Practice Areas