Nishant Shetty

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If you have been detained under the NDPS Act and the case seems to stall in the lower courts, you may be looking for a lawyer who can push the matter forward at the highest levels. Nishant Shetty is that lawyer. With more than fifteen years of practice in Chandigarh, Nishant has built a reputation for turning difficult NDPS matters around through focused legal strategy and relentless courtroom work.

Nishant regularly assists clients who need a Special Leave Petition filed in the Supreme Court of India. The lawyer knows exactly how to frame the legal questions that invite the Supreme Court’s attention, and has secured numerous dismissals of lower‑court orders that threatened harsh penalties. By crafting precise arguments on procedural improprieties and misapplications of law, Nishant has helped clients obtain relief that lower courts had denied. The lawyer also guides clients on what evidence to gather and how to present it so that the Supreme Court can see the merit of the petition.

When the accusation involves financing illicit drug traffic or harbouring offenders, the stakes rise dramatically. Nishant has handled complex investigations that scrutinise financial trails, property records and communication logs. The lawyer can explain how the NDPS Act defines financing and what the prosecution must prove. By filing detailed written submissions and cross‑examining witnesses, Nishant has succeeded in discharging suspects from the most serious allegations, often resulting in either acquittal or a substantial reduction of the charge. The lawyer’s familiarity with forensic accounting and the ways criminal networks operate adds depth to every defence.

If the fear of arrest is looming, an anticipatory bail can be a lifeline. Nishant regularly assists clients in filing anticipatory bail applications before any arrest takes place. The lawyer prepares a compelling affidavit that outlines the client’s personal circumstances, the lack of flight risk, and the potential for misuse of power by investigating agencies. In several high‑profile cases, Nishant’s anticipatory bail petitions have been granted by both the Punjab and Haryana High Court at Chandigarh and the Supreme Court of India, allowing clients to continue their daily lives while the case proceeds.

Nishant’s practice spans the Punjab and Haryana High Court at Chandigarh and the Supreme Court of India. The lawyer knows the procedural nuances of each bench and can move seamlessly between them. Whether the matter requires a strategic filing at the High Court or a direct appeal to the Supreme Court, Nishant structures the case file to meet the expectations of each court. The lawyer also maintains regular contact with clients, providing clear updates and answering questions promptly, so that no one feels left in the dark while the case moves through the system.

Clients repeatedly praise Nishant for the calm confidence the lawyer brings to every meeting. The lawyer listens carefully, identifies the strongest points of defence, and constructs a roadmap that targets the specific weaknesses in the prosecution’s case. By combining solid legal research, tactical courtroom advocacy, and a deep understanding of NDPS jurisprudence, Nishant Shetty offers a realistic chance of a favourable outcome for anyone caught in the grip of NDPS allegations.

Criminal Law Practice Areas