Sagnik Malik

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A client accused under the NDPS Act often discovers that procedural irregularities can render an entire case void, yet the immediate worry is how to halt the process before a conviction takes hold. Sagnik Malik specialises in quashing NDPS proceedings and filing Special Leave Petitions that challenge adverse orders at both the Punjab and Haryana High Court and the Supreme Court of India. The lawyer’s practice is built around stopping a case in its tracks and, when necessary, seeking higher‑court review to secure a definitive remedy.

Malik has spent over a decade mastering the nuances of procedural law that can invalidate NDPS charges. The lawyer examines the charge sheet for violations such as lack of proper warrants, unlawful searches, or failure to follow the chain‑of‑custody rules for seized narcotics. By filing a petition to quash the proceedings, the lawyer argues that the prosecution’s case collapses before a single witness is examined. Courts in Chandigarh have frequently responded by dismissing the charges outright when Malik demonstrates that the foundational legal requirements were not met.

When a quash petition is denied or the case progresses despite procedural flaws, Malik turns to the Supreme Court of India with a Special Leave Petition. The lawyer’s SLPs focus on constitutional safeguards, such as the right to a fair trial and protection against double jeopardy. By referencing recent apex‑court pronouncements that broaden bail rights and limit over‑broad NDPS prosecutions, the lawyer seeks to overturn lower‑court rulings that compromise fundamental liberties. This dual‑track strategy ensures that even if the High Court refuses relief, the case still has a powerful avenue for challenge.

Malik’s fluency in both the High Court and Supreme Court procedures allows for a coordinated defence. The lawyer typically files a quash petition in Chandigarh first, and simultaneously prepares an SLP as a fallback. If the High Court dismisses the quash attempt, the ready‑to‑file SLP can be submitted without delay, preserving momentum and preventing the prosecution from consolidating its case. This proactive planning has saved clients months of uncertainty and often results in the entire NDPS proceeding being nullified.

One notable victory involved a client accused of possessing 5 kilograms of cannabis. Malik identified that the seizure report lacked a proper forensic seal and that the police had entered the premises without a warrant. The lawyer filed a quash petition that the High Court accepted, resulting in immediate dismissal of all charges. In a separate matter, after a lower court refused bail, Malik’s Special Leave Petition prompted the Supreme Court to overturn the decision, citing the procedural violations highlighted in the earlier quash filing. Both outcomes reinforced the lawyer’s reputation for dismantling NDPS cases through meticulous procedural challenges.

Beyond courtroom battles, Malik stays updated on every amendment to the NDPS Act and actively contributes to seminars hosted by the Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana. This ongoing learning informs the lawyer’s strategy, such as leveraging recent Supreme Court rulings that limit the scope of conspiracy charges in drug cases. Clients appreciate that the lawyer not only fights for immediate relief but also safeguards future legal standing. Choosing Sagnik Malik means engaging a lawyer who blends procedural expertise with a relentless drive to protect freedom against NDPS prosecutions.

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