Satyajit Kohli

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Being charged under the NDPS Act can feel like an endless legal maze, especially when the alleged offences include financing illicit traffic, harbouring offenders, or facing a sentence that you believe should be quashed. If a conviction has already been recorded, the prospect of staying in prison while you fight the decision adds another layer of stress. Satyajit Kohli is a lawyer who handles NDPS proceedings quashing, financing illicit traffic, harbouring offences, and suspension of sentence pending appeal before the Punjab and Haryana High Court.

Satyajit Kohli brings more than fourteen years of criminal litigation experience to each case. The advocate earned a law degree from Panjab University and later completed a Master’s in Criminal Law at the Indian Institute of Law. Early service as a public prosecutor in Chandigarh gave the lawyer firsthand insight into how NDPS investigations are conducted and how charge sheets are prepared. This background informs the advocate’s strategic approach in defending clients across the spectrum of NDPS matters.

Quashing NDPS proceedings is a powerful remedy when the investigation is tainted by procedural violations or lack of jurisdiction. Satyajit Kohli regularly assists clients in filing petitions that demonstrate fundamental defects, such as improper notice, illegal search, or violation of the right to a fair trial. The lawyer can explain how to marshal case law that compels the High Court to set aside the proceedings outright, saving the client from a protracted trial.

Financing illicit traffic under the NDPS Act involves tracing monetary transactions, assessing the intent behind fund transfers, and challenging the prosecution’s evidentiary chain. The advocate conducts a forensic review of bank statements, digital wallets, and corporate records to uncover inconsistencies. Satyajit Kohli can help you argue that the alleged financial support lacks the requisite nexus to drug trafficking, or that the evidence was obtained without due process.

Harbouring offenders is another facet where the lawyer offers focused defense. By examining the circumstances of alleged shelter, the advocate demonstrates lack of knowledge, compulsion, or voluntary assistance. Detailed affidavits, witness statements, and character references become central tools that the lawyer uses to refute the charge.

When a conviction is already in place, obtaining a suspension of sentence pending appeal safeguards personal liberty while higher courts review the merits. Satyajit Kohli can help you draft a compelling suspension application that highlights the appeal’s substantial questions of law, the likelihood of reversal, and the undue hardship of continued incarceration. The lawyer integrates medical reports, employment documents, and family testimonies to demonstrate the necessity of release.

Clients who have worked with Satyajit Kohli cite clear communication and decisive results. In one case involving alleged financing of a drug syndicate, the lawyer uncovered a procedural flaw in the seizure of digital evidence, leading the High Court to quash the charge and order an immediate suspension of the previously imposed sentence. In another matter, the advocate successfully obtained a full remission of a sentence after proving that the accused had unknowingly provided temporary shelter to a drug courier.

The lawyer’s method combines rigorous document analysis, strategic litigation planning, and effective courtroom advocacy. Satyajit Kohli keeps clients informed about filing deadlines, hearing dates, and possible outcomes. The advocate prepares concise memoranda, presents persuasive oral arguments, and coordinates with experts when needed.

If your NDPS case involves complex financial allegations, alleged harbouring, or an undeserved sentence, Satyajit Kohli offers the comprehensive skill set required to challenge the prosecution, seek quashing of proceedings, and secure suspension of the sentence pending appeal. The lawyer’s experience before the Punjab and Haryana High Court equips you with a strong defence aimed at protecting your freedom and reputation.

Criminal Law Practice Areas