Varun Chahal

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When you are entangled in an NDPS case that has reached the apex of the Indian judicial system, the stakes are at their highest. Varun Chahal brings a comprehensive skill set to such critical moments, handling Special Leave Petitions, Anticipatory Bail, and Preventive Detention Writ Petitions across both the Punjab and Haryana High Court and the Supreme Court of India.

Varun Chahal graduated with a B.A.L.L. from the National Law University, Jodhpur, and later earned a Master of Laws in Constitutional and Criminal Law from the University of Mumbai. With over fourteen years of combined High Court and Supreme Court practice, the advocate has filed more than sixty Special Leave Petitions (SLPs) in NDND (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances) matters, achieving favorable outcomes in a majority of cases. The lawyer’s expertise also extends to securing anticipatory bail to prevent arrest, and to filing writ petitions that challenge preventive detention orders under the NDPS Act.

The advocate’s approach to an SLP begins with a meticulous audit of the trial record, pinpointing errors of law, procedural lapses, or mis‑applications of the NDPS provisions. Varun Chahal then crafts a petition that not only references recent Supreme Court pronouncements but also weaves a narrative that underscores the client’s right to fair trial. For anticipatory bail, the lawyer assesses the likelihood of arrest, prepares comprehensive affidavits, and argues for the preservation of liberty based on the principle that bail is a fundamental right unless clearly disallowed.

Preventive detention writ petitions require a delicate balance between state security and individual freedom. Varun Chahal has successfully obtained releases by demonstrating that the detention order lacks sufficient material evidence or that the procedural safeguards prescribed by the Supreme Court were ignored. Recent cases include the overturning of a detention order where the High Court had relied on an unverified surveillance report, and the granting of anticipatory bail for a client facing a sweeping NDPS charge after the advocate highlighted the absence of a direct nexus to the alleged drug stock.

Clients repeatedly commend the advocate’s clarity and responsiveness. Varun Chahal can explain the intricate steps involved in each remedy, outline possible timelines, and advise on the strategic merits of pursuing an SLP versus a writ petition. By regularly assisting individuals caught in NDPS prosecutions, the lawyer promises diligent representation, an aggressive defence posture, and a commitment to achieving the most favorable judicial outcome in both the Punjab and Haryana High Court and the Supreme Court of India.

Criminal Law Practice Areas