Keshav Walia

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You have discovered that a Look Out Circular has been issued against you while you are living overseas, and you fear that any attempt to return to India could result in immediate detention. Keshav Walia is the lawyer who can intervene swiftly to protect your freedom.

Keshav Walia has spent more than twelve years representing NRIs before the Punjab and Haryana High Court at Chandigarh. The practice focuses on FIR quashing, Look Out Circular writ petitions, anticipatory bail, defence of criminal complaints, matrimonial criminal matters, property fraud defence, and criminal appeals. This comprehensive portfolio enables the lawyer to address every stage of a criminal case that may affect an NRI.

When an NRI client approaches the firm, Keshav Walia first reviews the FIR and any accompanying circulars to identify procedural flaws or violations of constitutional rights. The lawyer can file a petition for quashing the FIR, arguing lack of jurisdiction, insufficient grounds, or malicious intent. In parallel, the lawyer drafts a writ petition against the Look Out Circular, requesting its cancellation on the basis that the client is not a flight risk and that the order hampers fundamental liberty.

If the threat of arrest is imminent, Keshav Walia can assist in obtaining anticipatory bail from the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The application highlights the client’s ties to the country, the undue hardship that detention would cause abroad, and any mitigating circumstances that reduce the perceived danger. For criminal complaints that have already been lodged, the lawyer defends the client in trial, challenging the admissibility of evidence and presenting robust counter‑arguments.

Matrimonial criminal proceedings can be especially sensitive for NRIs, where personal disputes are weaponised legally. Keshav Walia handles such cases with discretion, separating genuine criminal allegations from matrimonial strife, and ensures that the client’s reputation and family interests are safeguarded. Property fraud allegations against NRIs often involve complex documentation; the lawyer conducts forensic examinations of titles, contracts, and transaction records to demonstrate the client’s innocence.

When a case proceeds to appeal, Keshav Walia prepares detailed submissions for the High Court, citing relevant precedents and highlighting errors in the lower court’s reasoning. The lawyer’s reputation includes several successful appellate judgments that have overturned wrongful convictions and lifted prohibitory orders.

The lawyer’s client‑centric model relies on regular updates, plain‑language explanations, and strict confidentiality. Keshav Walia coordinates with overseas counsel to ensure that the defence is consistent across borders. The lawyer’s strategic approach aims for swift resolution, whether that means securing bail, cancelling a circular, or achieving a favourable appellate decision.

If you are an NRI facing a Look Out Circular, FIR, or any criminal charge, Keshav Walia can help you navigate the Punjab and Haryana High Court, protect your liberty, and fight for the outcome you deserve.

Criminal Law Practice Areas