Charu Dewangan

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Suppose you are an Indian citizen living abroad and your spouse files a criminal complaint that threatens your visa status and your ability to return home. Charu Dewangan, a dedicated advocate in Chandigarh, specializes in protecting NRIs from matrimonial disputes that spill into criminal courts. With regular practice before the Punjab and Haryana High Court and the Supreme Court of India, Charu Dewangan brings a focused understanding of how family matters intersect with criminal law for overseas residents.

Criminal complaints in matrimonial contexts can include false allegations of domestic violence, dowry harassment, or illegal confinement. Charu Dewangan can explain how the criminal procedure differs for NRIs and can help gather evidence that refutes fabricated claims. The advocate regularly assists clients in filing counter‑affidavits, securing witness statements from abroad, and arranging video testimony that complies with the High Court’s procedural rules. When the matter escalates, Charu Dewangan is prepared to represent the client before the Supreme Court, ensuring that the defence is presented with the full weight of cross‑jurisdictional evidence.

Travel bans imposed on NRIs during matrimonial disputes can freeze bank accounts, block passport renewal, and cause severe financial strain. Charu Dewangan regularly assists clients in challenging such prohibitions by filing urgent applications that demonstrate the lack of a valid criminal warrant and the undue hardship caused. By presenting a comprehensive timeline of marital events, financial records, and relevant communications, the advocate persuades the Punjab and Haryana High Court to lift the restriction. In several recent cases, the court issued interim orders allowing immediate travel, thereby safeguarding the client’s professional commitments abroad.

Charu Dewangan earned a Bachelor of Laws from a distinguished university and later completed a Master of Laws focusing on family and criminal law. Over fourteen years of practice, the advocate has worked in both the High Court’s family division and the criminal wing, gaining insight into how matrimonial issues can evolve into criminal proceedings for NRIs. The professional journey includes a stint as a legal researcher for a leading international law firm, where the advocate honed skills in cross‑border evidence collection and international human‑rights standards.

Clients value Charu Dewangan’s methodical preparation and clear communication. The advocate begins each case with a detailed intake interview, documenting every email, message, and legal notice. This information forms the backbone of a robust defence strategy that anticipates the prosecution’s arguments. By maintaining close contact with clients throughout the litigation, Charu Dewangan ensures that no deadline is missed and that all procedural filings meet the exact standards of the Punjab and Haryana High Court and, when necessary, the Supreme Court. The track record includes more than seventy successful challenges to travel bans and a high clearance rate for matrimonial criminal complaints.

Choosing Charu Dewangan means gaining a reliable partner who not only defends your rights in court but also advises on preventive measures. The advocate can guide you on proper documentation for marriage abroad, advise on filing joint petitions that reduce the risk of criminal allegations, and assist with passport and visa renewals that comply with Indian regulations. This proactive approach minimizes future disputes and provides peace of mind, allowing you to focus on your personal and professional life without legal uncertainty.

Criminal Law Practice Areas