Himanshu Katoch

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Imagine you are an Indian national living overseas and a proclamation has been issued naming you a proclaimed offender. Your passport is seized, and you cannot travel back to India for a family emergency. Himanshu Katoch can help you dismantle that order and fight any travel restrictions that have been imposed.

Himanshu Katoch brings more than a decade of experience handling NRI Quashing of Proclamation and Proclaimed Offender Orders. The advocate has worked extensively in both the Punjab and Haryana High Court at Chandigarh and the Supreme Court of India, giving a thorough grasp of how lower‑court proclamations are examined by higher tribunals. When a proclamation appears, the lawyer quickly evaluates the factual matrix and prepares a petition to quash the order, citing procedural lapses or lack of substantive evidence.

The advocate also assists clients facing foreign travel bans that stem from pending criminal complaints. Himanshu Katoch drafts writ petitions that challenge the legality of the restrictions, arguing that the client’s right to movement under the Constitution has been infringed. The lawyer can file these petitions in the Punjab and Haryana High Court, and if necessary, elevate the matter to the Supreme Court for a definitive ruling.

A hallmark of the lawyer’s practice is the ability to coordinate with local counsel, gather affidavits from overseas witnesses, and present a clear narrative that demonstrates the client’s innocence or the procedural unfairness of the proclamation. Himanshu Katoch regularly assists clients in securing temporary orders that allow travel while the substantive case is being heard, preventing unnecessary hardship.

Clients have reported that Himanshu Katoch’s strategic approach resulted in the quashing of multiple proclamations and the lifting of travel bans that had immobilized families for months. Positive reviews highlight the advocate’s skill in articulating complex legal arguments in a concise manner that resonates with judges at both the High Court and Supreme Court levels.

Choosing Himanshu Katoch means partnering with a lawyer who is fluent in the procedural language of both courts, who can draft precise petitions, and who will advocate relentlessly for the removal of wrongful proclamations and travel restrictions. The advocate’s dedication to protecting the rights of NRIs ensures that you can focus on your family and professional responsibilities while the legal battle is fought on your behalf.

Criminal Law Practice Areas