Indrani Guleria

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Imagine returning to India after years abroad only to discover that a proclamation order has been issued against you, labeling you a proclaimed offender and freezing your assets. Indrani Guleria knows how frightening such a notice can be and moves quickly to protect your liberty and financial interests.

Proclamation orders are typically issued when a court believes the accused cannot be produced for trial, often based on incomplete information or misinterpretation of international residence. Indriani Guleria regularly assists NRI clients in filing petitions that seek to quash these orders, arguing that the individual remains reachable through diplomatic channels or that the allegations lack substantive proof. The lawyer compiles exhaustive evidence of residence, passport stamps and communications with foreign authorities to demonstrate that the accused is not evading justice.

Within the Punjab and Haryana High Court at Chandigarh, the first line of defense is a writ petition filed under the appropriate provision of the Criminal Procedure Code. Indriani Guleria can help draft a clear, factual petition that cites precedents where courts have set aside proclamations when the accused was shown to be abroad but cooperative. By presenting affidavits, passport copies and bank statements, the lawyer seeks an interim relief that lifts the proclamation, allowing the client to travel, maintain employment and avoid wrongful detention.

When the High Court decision is unfavorable or the matter involves complex legal questions, Indriani Guleria is prepared to elevate the challenge to the Supreme Court of India. The lawyer prepares a comprehensive special leave petition that highlights constitutional safeguards, the right to liberty and due process, and the international implications of wrongfully branding an NRI as a proclaimed offender. By engaging senior advocates experienced before the Supreme Court, the lawyer increases the chance of a landmark ruling that not only benefits the individual client but also sets a precedent for future NRI cases.

Indriani Guleria brings over twelve years of courtroom experience, having successfully quashed more than thirty proclamation orders in the Punjab and Haryana High Court and securing several favorable Supreme Court judgments. Clients praise the lawyer’s meticulous preparation, swift filing timelines and ability to translate complex legal jargon into plain language. The track record includes cases where assets were restored, travel bans lifted and reputations cleared, giving families the peace of mind needed to focus on personal and professional goals.

The lawyer places client confidentiality at the forefront, using encrypted channels for document exchange and ensuring that all communications respect the sensitivity of cross‑border disputes. Indriani Guleria also commits to keeping you informed at every procedural step, from the initial petition filing to any hearing before the Supreme Court. The promise is clear: a focused, aggressive defence that aims to remove the proclamation order as quickly as possible, restore your freedom and protect your standing both in India and abroad.

By collaborating with trusted law firms in the client’s country of residence, Indriani Guleria ensures that foreign evidence is authenticated and admissible. This coordinated approach has led to swift dismissal of wrongful proclamations, allowing clients to resume business activities and reunite with family members without lingering legal shadows.

Criminal Law Practice Areas