Gagan Kondapalli

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Receiving a First Information Report in India while you live abroad, and seeing a passport travel ban, can be distressing. Gagan Kondapalli, an NRI lawyer based in Chandigarh, focuses on quashing such FIRs and challenging Look‑Out Circulars that prevent departure. The lawyer knows how pending criminal matters can freeze assets and disrupt families across continents. By working in the Punjab and Haryana High Court, the lawyer offers a clear path to relief.

Gagan Kondapalli graduated from Panjab University and holds a master’s in International Human Rights Law. After qualifying as an advocate, the lawyer worked for three years with a prominent Chandigarh firm handling criminal matters for clients with overseas connections. In 2016, the lawyer founded a boutique practice dedicated to protecting NRI rights. Over the past decade, the lawyer has become well‑versed in the procedural safeguards available under Indian criminal law, and has cultivated strong relationships with judges of the Punjab and Haryana High Court.

The lawyer regularly assists clients who have been implicated in an FIR without having set foot in India. By filing a petition for quashing under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code, the lawyer demonstrates that the FIR is baseless, lacks jurisdiction, or is motivated by malice. The lawyer gathers overseas evidence, secures affidavits from witnesses and obtains forensic reports that undermine the allegations. In the High Court, the lawyer presents a concise argument that the investigative agency exceeded its authority and requests immediate cancellation of the FIR to prevent further legal jeopardy.

Look‑Out Circulars are administrative orders that can prevent an NRI from departing India, often issued on vague grounds. Gagan Kondapalli can file a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution to contest such orders. The lawyer argues that the circular violates the fundamental right to travel, lacks specific evidence, and is disproportionate to any alleged wrongdoing. By attaching certified copies of the passport, travel itineraries and supporting documents, the lawyer builds a case that the circular is both illegal and harmful. When the Punjab and Haryana High Court grants relief, the circular is withdrawn and the client’s passport is restored, enabling immediate travel.

In a recent matter, the lawyer secured the quashing of an FIR lodged against an NRI engineer accused of alleged fraud in a Mumbai project. The High Court accepted the petition, noting that the FIR was filed without any substantive evidence and with procedural lapses. In another case, the lawyer successfully obtained the cancellation of a Look‑Out Circular that had barred a medical researcher from attending an international conference. The court ordered the immediate release of the passport and directed the investigating agency to close the file.

The lawyer follows a systematic process that begins with a detailed review of the FIR or circular, followed by a comprehensive collection of overseas documentation. Regular video calls keep the client updated, and the lawyer coordinates with local police officers and immigration officials to expedite filings. This transparent methodology ensures that every legal step is clearly explained, reducing uncertainty for families spread across time zones.

Whether you need an FIR dismissed or a travel ban lifted, Gagan Kondapalli provides focused representation in the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The lawyer’s expertise, meticulous preparation and commitment to NRI clients give families confidence that a swift and effective legal remedy is possible.

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