Harshith Behera

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If you are an NRI who discovers an FIR lodged against you in India and notices that your passport has been seized or your airline has denied boarding, the combined weight of a criminal complaint and a travel ban can feel overwhelming. Harshith Behera is a dynamic lawyer who regularly assists NRIs in quashing FIRs, filing Special Leave Petitions and Appeals before the Supreme Court of India, and challenging unlawful travel restrictions.

A graduate of the Indian Institute of Technology with a B.Tech in Computer Science followed by an LLB from the National Law University, Harshith brings a unique analytical mindset to criminal defence. With more than nine years of practice focused on cross‑border criminal matters, he has built a reputation for swift, results‑driven interventions.

Harshith’s first line of defence is to seek quashing of the FIR in the Punjab and Haryana High Court. He can explain how Section 482 of the CrPC empowers the High Court to extinguish an FIR that is frivolous, mala‑fide or lacks a prima facie case. His team conducts a forensic audit of the police report, gathers electronic footprints, email trails and bank statements that contradict the allegations. By preparing a concise petition that highlights procedural lapses and jurisdictional errors, Harshith regularly assists clients in obtaining orders that direct police to delete the FIR from their records, providing immediate relief.

When quashing the FIR is insufficient or the High Court denies relief, Harshith moves the battle to the Supreme Court of India through a Special Leave Petition (SLP). He can help you understand the stringent criteria for granting special leave and marshal fresh evidence, legal precedents and constitutional arguments that demonstrate a miscarriage of justice. His experience before the Supreme Court bench allows him to craft submissions that focus on fundamental rights breaches and procedural injustice. Harshith has secured interim relief that stays the execution of arrest warrants, enabling clients to remain abroad while the Supreme Court examines the merits, often leading to reversal of convictions and full exoneration.

Travel bans imposed after an FIR can cripple professional and personal plans. Harshith regularly helps clients challenge such restrictions by filing writ petitions in the Punjab and Haryana High Court that assert violations of the right to personal liberty and the right to move freely under Article 21. He works with passport offices and airlines to obtain interim orders that restore passports or lift bans while the substantive case proceeds. In several instances, Harshith’s interventions have led the Supreme Court to direct the Ministry of Home Affairs to re‑issue passports without delay, allowing clients to attend crucial business meetings, medical treatments or family events abroad.

The results of Harshith’s comprehensive strategy have consistently protected NRIs from severe legal and personal fallout. One client, an NRI entrepreneur, faced an FIR for alleged tax evasion that led to a travel ban just before a crucial investors’ summit in Europe. Harshith obtained a High Court quash order, followed by a Supreme Court SLP that upheld the decision, allowing the client to travel, secure funding and avoid reputational damage. Another case involved an NRI student whose passport was seized after a false accusation of drug possession; Harshith’s writ petition secured immediate passport restoration, and a later SLP cleared the criminal record entirely. Clients repeatedly praise his clear communication, strategic foresight and unwavering dedication to achieving the most favorable outcomes.

Dealing with an FIR, a travel ban and the prospect of a Supreme Court fight can feel insurmountable, but you do not have to face it alone. Harshith Behera blends technical expertise with a compassionate approach, ensuring that each client feels supported throughout the complex legal journey. By choosing a lawyer who handles FIR quashing, Special Leave Petitions and travel‑restriction challenges, you gain a strategic partner who understands the cross‑jurisdictional stakes and can act decisively to protect your freedom, reputation and future.

Criminal Law Practice Areas