Devendra Kalluri

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An NRI relative receives a First Information Report that could jeopardise their overseas status, or a look‑out circular threatens to restrict travel back to India. Devendra Kalluri appears as the advocate equipped to neutralise those threats. Specialising in NRI FIR quashing and look‑out circular writ petitions, the lawyer works across the Punjab and Haryana High Court and the Supreme Court of India, offering a clear pathway for non‑resident Indians caught in criminal procedural snares.

Devendra Kalluri graduated from a leading law university with a focus on international criminal law. A subsequent clerkship with a High Court bench exposed the lawyer to cross‑border legal challenges, and a later fellowship with an NRI rights organization deepened the understanding of diaspora concerns. Over fourteen years, the lawyer has built a niche practice representing NRIs whose lives are disrupted by FIRs filed in their absence or by look‑out circulars that curtail travel freedoms.

When an FIR is lodged against an NRI who is abroad, the immediate fear is that the case will proceed without the person’s knowledge, leading to arrest upon return. Devendra Kalluri can analyse the FIR’s legal sufficiency, challenge jurisdictional overreach, and file a petition for quashing the FIR on grounds of lack of prima facie evidence or procedural defect. The lawyer prepares a detailed affidavit, corroborates the client’s alibi with overseas records, and cites case law that protects NRIs from vexatious investigations. In numerous High Court proceedings, the lawyer has secured orders that dismiss the FIR entirely, allowing the client to continue their professional and personal commitments abroad.

Look‑out circulars operate similarly, freezing movement and alerting police agencies. The lawyer can draft a writ petition that demonstrates the circular’s excess, the absence of a clear charge, and the undue hardship imposed on the client. By presenting evidence of the client’s clean record and international obligations, Devendra Kalluri often obtains a stay or full withdrawal of the circular from the Punjab and Haryana High Court. This relief restores the client’s liberty to travel and conduct business without fear of surprise detention.

When High Court relief is insufficient or when a lower‑court decision upholds the FIR or circular, the lawyer escalates the matter through a special leave petition before the Supreme Court of India. Devendra Kalluri has successfully argued that the lower courts misapplied principles of natural justice and international law, prompting the Supreme Court to set aside oppressive orders and reinforce protections for NRIs.

Clients appreciate the lawyer’s clear, step‑by‑step explanation of their options. Devendra Kalluri outlines the procedural timeline, the documentation required, and realistic expectations for each stage. The lawyer’s track record of quashing FIRs and look‑out circulars has earned a reputation for safeguarding the rights of Indians living abroad, ensuring that distance does not become a disadvantage in the Indian legal system.

Criminal Law Practice Areas