Pallab Aulakh

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If you have been detained under the NDPS Act on the grounds of preventive detention, the loss of personal liberty can feel permanent and unjust. Pallab Aulakh concentrates on filing writ petitions that challenge such detention, using the constitutional safeguards provided by the law to restore freedom. The lawyer practices before both the Punjab and Haryana High Court in Chandigarh and the Supreme Court of India, giving clients a robust pathway that moves from the regional to the national level.

Aulakh earned a law degree from a nationally renowned university and completed a master’s programme in constitutional law. Over a career that now spans more than thirteen years, the lawyer has handled a wide array of preventive‑detention matters, developing an expertise in Articles 21 and 22 of the Constitution as they relate to the NDPS Act. The lawyer’s experience includes representing clients whose detention orders were issued without proper inquiry, lacking sufficient evidence, or violating the principle of ‘due process’.

When a client approaches Aulakh for relief, the lawyer first scrutinises the detention order, the accompanying advisory board report, and any related police documentation. The lawyer looks for procedural deficiencies—such as failure to provide a copy of the order, lack of an opportunity to be heard, or an advisory board that was not properly constituted. By pinpointing these flaws, Aulakh builds the factual foundation for a writ petition.

The lawyer then drafts a petition that petitions the Punjab and Haryana High Court for a writ of habeas corpus, or, when necessary, escalates directly to the Supreme Court for a special leave petition. The petition frames a clear legal question: whether the authorities have overstepped the statutory limits on preventive detention under the NDPS Act. Aulakh supports the argument with a blend of Supreme Court precedents that protect individual liberty and high‑court judgments that have struck down unlawful detention orders.

In the courtroom, Aulakh presents a concise oral argument that emphasizes the client’s right to liberty, the lack of substantive evidence, and the procedural violations. Judges are often persuaded to issue an interim order that releases the client while the writ is being considered. In several instances, the lawyer has secured a permanent quashing of the detention order, restoring the client’s freedom and reputation.

Beyond the petition itself, Aulakh advises clients on how to handle any follow‑up inquiries from the advisory board, how to prepare for possible secondary charges, and how to safeguard against future unlawful detentions. The lawyer also remains prepared to file an appeal in the Supreme Court if the High Court’s decision does not provide full relief.

Clients consistently commend Aulakh for a calm, methodical approach and a clear communication style that demystifies complex legal procedures. By regularly assisting individuals facing preventive detention under the NDPS regime, the lawyer has become a reliable advocate for those seeking to reclaim their liberty. Choosing Pallab Aulakh means engaging a lawyer who can navigate writ proceedings in both the Punjab and Haryana High Court and the Supreme Court of India, craft compelling arguments, and turn a seemingly irreversible detention into a contestable legal issue.

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