Ketaki Vyas

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When an Indian court order threatens an overseas resident’s property, business interests, or personal liberty, the distance can make the problem feel insurmountable. Ketaki Vyas specializes in NRI Special Leave Petitions and appeals before the Supreme Court of India, offering a clear route for non‑resident Indians who need to challenge adverse High Court decisions from abroad.

Ketaki Vyas has devoted more than twelve years to serving the NRI community. After graduating from the University of Delhi with honors and completing an advanced course in international dispute resolution, the lawyer joined a firm that advises diaspora clients on cross‑border litigation. The lawyer has handled dozens of SLPs and appellate matters involving passport suspensions, tax disputes, inheritance conflicts, and corporate governance issues that affect Indians living in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the Gulf states. This background provides a deep familiarity with the procedural nuances that arise when a client is not physically present in India.

For an NRI client, the first question is whether the Supreme Court will entertain a special leave petition. Ketaki Vyas can quickly evaluate the case against the three recognized grounds—grave miscarriage of justice, a substantial question of law, or a manifest error—that the Court requires. The lawyer explains how the petition can underscore procedural irregularities, misapplication of statutes, or the impact of the order on the client’s overseas assets and family. By framing the issue in terms that align with the Court’s priorities, the lawyer increases the chance of gaining leave.

Preparing an NRI SLP involves coordinating documents from multiple jurisdictions. The lawyer begins by obtaining authenticated copies of the High Court judgment, relevant income‑tax returns, and any foreign court orders that intersect with the Indian case. Ketaki Vyas then drafts a succinct petition that highlights the legal infirmities and attaches a brief affidavit confirming the client’s non‑resident status. The lawyer also prepares a schedule of the client’s assets abroad, illustrating how the Indian order could cause irreparable loss. Throughout the process, the lawyer maintains regular video‑conference updates, ensuring the client understands each filing milestone despite time‑zone differences.

Recent successes include a stay on a property attachment that saved an NRI’s residential flat in Chandigarh, a reversal of a tax penalty that reclaimed ₹2.5 crore for a client employed in Dubai, and an overturn of a passport suspension that restored the client’s ability to travel for work. Clients repeatedly commend the lawyer for responsiveness, cultural sensitivity, and the confidence to navigate the Supreme Court’s demanding standards from afar.

Beyond filing the petition, Ketaki Vyas manages all follow‑up actions essential for a full resolution. The lawyer can file urgent applications for interim relief, represent the client during the Supreme Court hearing through a local counsel, and coordinate with foreign legal teams to enforce the final order in the client’s country of residence. After a favorable judgment, the lawyer assists in executing the order through the Punjab and Haryana High Court and liaises with relevant government departments to ensure the client’s overseas assets are protected. Confidentiality, precision, and a client‑centered approach define the lawyer’s practice, giving NRI clients the assurance that distance will not diminish their right to justice.

When an unfavorable High Court decision looms over life abroad, the lawyer can explain how an NRI‑focused SLP or appeal can reopen the legal pathway and secure a protective outcome.

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