Disha Parikh

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When authorities issue a proclamation order naming you as a proclaimed offender, you may suddenly find all international travel blocked and your assets frozen. The immediate impact can be devastating – a missed promotion, a halted business deal, and the constant anxiety of potential detention at any airport. Disha Parikh, an experienced advocate in the Punjab and Haryana High Court who also practices before the Supreme Court of India, focuses on dismantling such orders and defending NRIs against criminal complaints that threaten their freedom abroad.

Disha Parikh graduated from the National Law School of India University and later completed a LL.M. in Criminal Law from the University of London. With more than fourteen years of courtroom experience, the lawyer has built a reputation for turning around seemingly impossible cases for Non‑Resident Indians. Regularly assisting clients facing proclamation orders, the advocate blends meticulous case analysis with aggressive filing to secure immediate relief.

A proclamation or proclaimed offender order is issued under the Criminal Procedure Code when a court believes an accused may evade justice by leaving the country. To challenge it, a petition must be filed in the Punjab and Haryana High Court seeking quash of the order. Disha Parikh expertly drafts these petitions, attaching comprehensive affidavits, evidence of residence, and arguments that the order violates the principle of presumption of innocence. By citing recent High Court decisions that emphasized the need for clear factual basis before imposing such severe restrictions, the lawyer often obtains interim stays that lift the travel ban while the substantive issue is examined.

If the High Court’s decision is unfavorable or if the matter requires a definitive answer on constitutional grounds, Disha Parikh proceeds to file a Special Leave Petition before the Supreme Court of India. The advocate’s experience with the apex court includes framing precise questions of law, presenting a concise factual matrix, and referencing landmark Supreme Court judgments that protect fundamental rights against arbitrary proclamations. Several cases have resulted in the Supreme Court staying the proclamation, directing the lower court to reconsider, and ultimately issuing orders of quash, allowing clients to resume their overseas activities.

In addition to tackling proclamations, the lawyer also provides robust defence against criminal complaints that can trigger such orders. Whether the allegation involves financial fraud, cyber‑crime, or alleged non‑compliance with tax regulations, Disha Parikh conducts thorough investigations, engages forensic experts, and prepares a defence strategy that highlights factual inaccuracies, procedural lapses, and the absence of intent. The advocate then presents the defence in the High Court, seeking dismissal of the complaint or reduction of penalties, and, when necessary, raises the matter before the Supreme Court for final clarification.

Clients repeatedly commend the advocate’s tenacity and clear communication. In one notable case, an NRI software entrepreneur faced a proclamation for alleged money‑laundering. Within three weeks of filing the petition, Disha Parikh secured a Supreme Court stay that protected the client’s passport and allowed the entrepreneur to travel for a critical overseas merger. Another client, a senior medical researcher, received a full quash of a criminal complaint after the lawyer demonstrated that the investigative agency had misinterpreted laboratory records. Both outcomes restored the clients’ professional reputations and financial stability.

If you are an NRI confronting a proclamation order or a criminal complaint that threatens your liberty, you need a lawyer who can act swiftly in the Punjab and Haryana High Court and, when required, navigate the complexities of the Supreme Court of India. Disha Parikh offers that combination of specialised knowledge, courtroom skill, and unwavering dedication to safeguarding your right to live and work without undue restriction.

Criminal Law Practice Areas