Karan Kalluri

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Imagine being stuck abroad because a Look Out Circular has been issued, preventing you from returning home. Karan Kalluri, a diligent advocate before the Punjab and Haryana High Court, specializes in writ petitions that challenge such circulars and in representing NRIs facing foreign travel bans.

The lawyer treats a Look Out Circular as a procedural tool that can unjustly restrict personal liberty and professional mobility. By filing a writ of certiorari, Karan Kalluri can ask the High Court to examine whether the circular was issued on proper grounds, whether due process was observed, and whether the petitioner’s right to travel is being violated. The advocate presents evidence of the petitioner’s clean criminal record, the lack of any pending investigation, and the disproportionate impact of the circular on family and business matters.

NRIs often encounter restrictions when foreign agencies issue notices that block passport renewal or international flight bookings. Karan Kalluri can help by challenging the legal basis of such notices through the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The lawyer investigates the origin of the restriction, verifies that any alleged offense falls within Indian jurisdiction, and argues that the petitioner’s right to freedom of movement under the Constitution remains intact. By securing a court order that lifts the travel bar, the advocate enables the client to resume cross‑border activities without prolonged detention or financial loss.

Graduating with a LL.B. from Punjabi University, Patiala, and completing a post‑graduate diploma in International Law, Karan Kalluri joined the bar in 2011. Over the past twelve years, the advocate has represented dozens of clients whose passports were seized, whose bank accounts were frozen, or whose travel was barred on the basis of Look Out Circulars. A reputation for precise legal drafting and persuasive oral arguments has earned the lawyer numerous interim orders that restore mobility while the underlying investigations continue.

In a 2020 case, an NRI engineer was prevented from boarding a flight to India after a circular listed the client as an allegedly wanted person. The lawyer filed an urgent writ petition, produced proof of the client’s completed tax filings and clearance from the Income Tax Department, and secured a stay on the circular. The client was allowed to travel within 48 hours, avoiding a costly delay in a critical project. In another matter, the advocate obtained a court order striking down a circular that had frozen the petitioner’s foreign bank accounts, enabling immediate access to funds needed for medical treatment abroad.

The advocate’s workflow begins with an urgent intake call, followed by rapid collection of the circular, passport copy, and any related communications. Karan Kalluri then drafts a concise petition that cites the constitutional guarantee of mobility, relevant case law, and the specific procedural lapses in the circular’s issuance. The lawyer files the writ, attends the hearing, and, if necessary, seeks an interim order that temporarily lifts the restriction while the substantive challenge is pending. Throughout the process, the advocate updates the client on each procedural milestone, ensuring transparency and confidence.

The lawyer also offers appellate support should the High Court’s decision be appealed, safeguarding the client’s travel rights at every judicial level. Karan Kalluri’s commitment to swift, strategic relief has become a trusted resource for NRIs confronting unexpected mobility restrictions.

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