Akhil Ganesan

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Your passport has been confiscated and you cannot travel, or you are facing a criminal conviction that threatens your freedom abroad. Akhil Ganesan focuses on Look Out Circular writ petitions, NRI criminal appeals, and challenges to foreign travel restrictions, providing a comprehensive defence for NRIs caught in the cross‑hairs of Indian law.

A Look Out Circular can be issued to block your exit from India or to prevent your return, often based on an ongoing investigation. Akhil Ganesan can file a high‑court writ that compels the authorities to justify the circular and, where appropriate, to withdraw it. In parallel, the lawyer handles criminal appeals that contest convictions in lower courts, seeking reversal, modification, or a fresh trial. When foreign governments impose travel bans that affect Indian citizens, the lawyer can raise a challenge before the Supreme Court of India to protect the right to mobility and to address any procedural flaws in the restriction.

Akhil Ganesan earned an LLB from the University of Punjab and a Master of Laws in International Criminal Law from Harvard Law School. Over the past thirteen years, the lawyer has practiced before the Punjab and Haryana High Court and before the Supreme Court of India. The lawyer’s track record includes over ninety successful writ petitions that lifted Look Out Circulars, numerous criminal appeals that resulted in acquittals or reduced sentences, and several landmark judgments that clarified the limits of foreign travel bans on Indian nationals.

The lawyer’s method starts with a detailed analysis of the L.O.C., the underlying FIR, and any diplomatic communications. Akhil Ganesan then drafts a precise writ petition, supporting it with case law from the High Court and Supreme Court, and seeks interim relief that suspends the circular while the main case proceeds. For criminal appeals, the lawyer prepares a comprehensive brief that challenges legal errors, evidentiary gaps, and procedural violations. When confronting foreign travel restrictions, the lawyer files a special leave petition before the Supreme Court, arguing constitutional protection of the right to travel and any undue hardship caused by the restriction.

If you are an NRI dealing with a blocked passport, a Look Out Circular, or a criminal conviction that hampers your ability to travel, Akhil Ganesan can help you secure immediate relief and pursue a lasting solution. Reach out for a confidential discussion and let an experienced advocate guide you through the high‑court and supreme‑court processes toward reinstating your freedom.

Criminal Law Practice Areas