Practice area
NDPS Act matters
Bail, Section 67 notices, scrutiny of search and seizure procedure, and defence before the Special Court and the High Court.
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NDPS cases turn on strict procedure and on the quantity involved. The classification of the quantity decides which bail standard applies, and compliance with the Act's provisions on search, seizure and sampling is often central to the defence.
What this work involves
- Bail, including cases governed by the twin conditions of Section 37
- Section 67 notices and statements, and the effect of the Supreme Court's decision in Tofan Singh v. State of Tamil Nadu (2020)
- Review of procedure: Sections 42, 50 and 52A, sealing, chain of custody and forensic reports
- Trial defence before the Special Court
- Petitions before the High Court of Karnataka in suitable cases
- Appeals against conviction and sentence
Approach
Early advice on rights and a careful examination of how the case was built are the starting points. Clients are told clearly where they stand on bail and what the likely path is.
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