Falguni Patnaik

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Imagine being declared a proclaimed offender by a court, with a warrant for your arrest issued without a chance to present your side. Such proclamations can lead to immediate detention, asset seizure, and severe social stigma. Falguni Patnaik specializes in challenging these powerful orders, operating in the Punjab and Haryana High Court and before the Supreme Court of India. The lawyer’s strategy begins with a thorough review of the proclamation’s basis, looking for procedural lapses, lack of evidence, or violations of due process that can be exploited to obtain a quash.

Quashing of Proclamation and Proclaimed Offender Orders is a primary focus for Patnaik. The lawyer files petitions that argue the issuing authority failed to follow mandated notice procedures, ignored the accused’s right to be heard, or acted on insufficient material. By submitting affidavits, statutory references, and precedents where courts have set aside similar proclamations, Patnaik persuades the Punjab and Haryana High Court to vacate the order. Successful interventions have resulted in the immediate removal of arrest warrants, restoration of liberty, and reversal of related asset attachments. The lawyer tailors each petition to the specific procedural defect that undermines the proclamation.

The lawyer also concentrates on quashing National Drug Trafficking Control Policy (NDPS) proceedings that are improperly instituted. Falguni Patnaik can demonstrate that the investigation lacked proper sanction, that essential evidence was obtained unlawfully, or that the charged conduct does not meet the stringent definition of a narcotics offence. By filing meticulous applications in the Punjab and Haryana High Court, and, when the stakes are high, seeking relief before the Supreme Court of India, Patnaik strives to have NDPS charges dismissed outright. Clients whose NDPS cases have been quashed report relief from prolonged incarceration, loss of livelihood, and the heavy social burden of a drug‑related accusation.

Another vital arena of Patnaik’s practice is quashing Cognizance Orders, which initiate criminal trials. The lawyer argues that the court lacked jurisdiction, that the order was issued on an incomplete charge sheet, or that the alleged facts do not constitute an offence. By presenting detailed legal analysis and supporting documentation, Patnaik has persuaded courts to strike down cognizance orders before any trial begins. This pre‑emptive approach saves clients from costly defence expenses, media exposure, and the emotional toll of a criminal proceeding that should never have started.

Patnaik holds an LLM from a leading university and brings over eighteen years of courtroom experience, including a period as public prosecutor where the lawyer gained insight into the prosecution’s tactics. Since establishing a practice in Chandigarh, Patnaik has built a team adept at rapid evidence collection, forensic analysis, and strategic filings. Clients appreciate the lawyer’s clear communication, realistic appraisal of success chances, and relentless pursuit of justice. If a proclamation, NDPS charge, or cognizance order threatens your liberty or reputation, Falguni Patnaik offers the dedicated expertise to challenge and nullify those orders in the Punjab and Haryana High Court or the Supreme Court of India, restoring your freedom and peace of mind.

Criminal Law Practice Areas