Mridul Dhillon

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Imagine being taken into custody without a trial, told that you will be detained for up to six months because the authorities believe you are linked to a narcotics network. Mridul Dhillon knows how frightening such preventive detention orders can feel. The lawyer’s approach blends constitutional insight with practical courtroom tactics, ensuring that every petition reflects the urgency of the client’s situation.

Dhillon earned a law degree from a premier institution followed by a master’s in constitutional law. Over the past fifteen years, the lawyer has appeared regularly before the Punjab and Haryana High Court, representing individuals whose liberty was curtailed under the NDPS Act. The lawyer’s track record includes more than fifty successful writ applications that resulted in the immediate release of detained persons. By scrutinizing the legal basis of each detention order, Dhillon can demonstrate procedural lapses, lack of sufficient material, or violations of fundamental rights, which often lead the bench to set aside the order.

Preventive detention under the NDPS Act is executed through a government order that bypasses a traditional trial. The lawyer typically files a habeas corpus petition, invoking Article 21 of the Constitution, to demand that the court examine whether the order is justified. Dhillon prepares a detailed affidavit that outlines the client’s background, the circumstances of arrest, and any gaps in the prosecution’s evidence. The lawyer also gathers independent medical reports, character references, and expert testimony to counter the claim that the individual poses a threat to public safety. By presenting a comprehensive factual matrix, the lawyer aims to persuade the judge that the detention lacks legal foundation.

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has developed a nuanced view of preventive detention in drug cases. Dhillon stays abreast of the latest judgments and tailors each petition to align with current judicial reasoning. In several notable instances, the lawyer has highlighted the absence of a credible threat, the lack of any proven involvement in drug supply chains, and the disproportionate nature of a six‑month detention for a preliminary investigation. These arguments have led the bench to issue interim relief, stay the detention order, and order the prosecution to produce substantive evidence within a strict timeframe. The lawyer’s diligent filing often forces the authorities to reconsider the necessity of continued custody.

Clients who come to Dhillon can expect a transparent process from the first meeting. The lawyer explains the legal options, the timeline for filing a writ, and the possible outcomes at each stage. By keeping the client informed, the lawyer reduces the anxiety that accompanies an indefinite detention. Dhillon’s advocacy has resulted in the release of dozens of clients within weeks of filing, and in cases where the court ordered only a short stay, the lawyer negotiated the surrender of the client under strict conditions that protected their personal and professional life. The lawyer’s commitment is to secure liberty whenever the law permits, and to safeguard the client’s rights throughout the proceeding.

Criminal Law Practice Areas