Practice areas | NDPS Lawyer Bangalore

Practice areas

NDPS matters, from first notice to trial

NDPS cases turn on strict procedure. Each stage, from search and seizure to sampling and statements, is examined for compliance.

Regular and anticipatory bail in NDPS matters, including cases governed by the twin conditions of Section 37.

Advice on rights during arrest and remand in NDPS cases, including grounds of arrest, production before a Magistrate and default bail.

Challenges to preventive detention orders under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1988.

Advice for persons summoned by NDPS officers under Section 67, and on the legal status of statements recorded during investigation.

Scrutiny of how a search, seizure, inventory and sampling were carried out under the NDPS Act, which often decides the case.

How the quantity of a substance is classified, weighed and tested, and why it decides bail and sentence.

Release of seized vehicles, challenges to confiscation, and defence against forfeiture of property under the NDPS Act.

Defence in cases arising from seized parcels, courier consignments and airport searches, including controlled delivery.

Cases of personal consumption under the NDPS Act, which carry lesser punishment, and the provisions on treatment and rehabilitation.

Defence of pharmacists, distributors and individuals in cases involving psychotropic substances and prescription medicines.

Defence in cases built on conspiracy, abetment and statements of co-accused under the NDPS Act.

Defence before the Special Court, and petitions before the High Court of Karnataka to challenge proceedings or secure protection.

Appeals against conviction and sentence under the NDPS Act, and challenges to orders at the pre-trial stage.