Sarika Bajpai

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You might have been charged under the NDPS Act or faced a criminal complaint that threatens your freedom, yet the facts do not support a prosecution. In either case you need a lawyer who can stop the process before it escalates. Sarika Bajpai is a Chandigarh advocate who specializes in quashing NDPS proceedings and criminal complaint petitions in the Punjab and Haryana High Court.

Sarika earned her Bachelor of Laws from Himachal Pradesh University and completed a postgraduate diploma in criminal law at the Indian Law Institute. She spent four years as a research associate for a public‑interest law group, where she analysed narcotics legislation and procedural safeguards. Since establishing her practice, she has successfully obtained quash orders in more than fifteen NDPS cases and numerous criminal complaints, protecting clients from unnecessary incarceration.

The NDPS Act imposes severe penalties, but the law also requires that investigations be based on concrete evidence of possession, consumption or trafficking. Sarika can explain how any procedural irregularity—such as an improperly recorded seizure, lack of consent for a search, or failure to establish the quantity of a controlled substance—creates a strong ground for a petition under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code. She prepares detailed affidavits, attaches forensic reports, and cites Supreme Court precedents that emphasize the necessity of a clear evidentiary trail before a case can proceed.

When a criminal complaint is filed without sufficient cause, Sarika scrutinises the FIR, the charge sheet, and any supporting documents. She identifies gaps, such as vague descriptions of the alleged offence, absence of witness statements, or contradictions in the police narrative. By highlighting these defects, she files a petition for quashing that asks the Punjab and Haryana High Court to dismiss the complaint outright, arguing that the prosecution would be an abuse of process.

Sarika’s approach is both strategic and client‑focused. She keeps clients informed about each filing, the likely timetable, and the steps they should take to protect themselves, such as preserving communication records and avoiding unsupervised interactions with law enforcement. She also coordinates with forensic experts to challenge the validity of drug‑seizure reports, ensuring that the high court receives a comprehensive picture of the case’s weaknesses.

The outcomes Sarika seeks are unequivocal: a complete dismissal of the NDPS or criminal complaint, removal of any arrest warrants, and expungement of the matter from the criminal record. In several successful quash orders, the high court has directed police to delete entries from their databases, which helps clients secure employment, travel documents and other civil rights.

If you are confronting an NDPS charge or a criminal complaint that appears unfounded, Sarika Bajpai can evaluate the evidence, identify procedural flaws, and file an effective petition for quashing before the Punjab and Haryana High Court. Prompt action can halt a damaging investigation and safeguard your liberty and reputation.

Criminal Law Practice Areas