Lakshya Joshi

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Imagine receiving a notice that you are barred from boarding any international flight because a police investigation has placed a travel restriction on your passport. The sudden inability to attend a family wedding abroad or to close a lucrative overseas contract can cause severe personal and professional loss. Lakshya Joshi, a diligent advocate practicing in the Punjab and Haryana High Court and before the Supreme Court of India, specializes in removing such barriers for Non‑Resident Indians and in handling the appellate process that follows.

Lakshya Joshi earned a law degree from the University of Punjab and completed a Master’s programme in International Law at Oxford. Over the past ten years, the lawyer has focused on cases where NRIs face arbitrary travel bans or need to appeal adverse decisions made by lower tribunals. By concentrating exclusively on this niche, the advocate has become adept at preparing precise writ petitions and Special Leave Petitions that address procedural gaps and protect constitutional rights.

When a travel restriction is imposed, it is usually under the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Code that empower law enforcement agencies to prevent a suspect from leaving the country. To contest this, a writ petition must be filed in the Punjab and Haryana High Court. Lakshya Joshi routinely drafts these petitions, attaching passport copies, proof of residence abroad, and affidavits that demonstrate the client’s cooperation with the investigation. The lawyer argues that the restriction is excessive, lacks specific charge details, or violates the right to personal liberty guaranteed by Article 21 of the Constitution. By citing recent High Court judgments that have struck down similar bans, the advocate often secures an interim order that restores the client’s ability to travel while the case proceeds.

If the High Court dismisses the petition or issues a decision that does not fully lift the restriction, Lakshya Joshi moves the matter to the Supreme Court of India through a Special Leave Petition. The lawyer’s experience with the apex court includes framing concise questions of law, highlighting the broader impact on NRI rights, and referencing Supreme Court precedents that have emphasized the need for proportionality in imposing travel bans. In several instances, the Supreme Court has stayed the restriction pending a full hearing, effectively allowing the client to resume international travel.

The representation process begins with a confidential intake, where the advocate collects all relevant notices, travel itineraries, and any prior communications with investigative agencies. A detailed case audit follows, identifying procedural defects and potential grounds for relief. The lawyer then files the appropriate writ or Special Leave Petition, ensures proper service, and presents oral arguments with clarity and confidence. Throughout, the advocate keeps the client informed of each development, explains the implications of interim stays, and advises on protecting personal assets and family matters.

Clients consistently praise the lawyer’s responsiveness and result‑oriented approach. In one recent case, an NRI IT consultant faced a sudden travel ban just before a critical project kickoff in the United States. Lakshya Joshi secured an interim stay from the High Court within five days, and subsequently obtained a Supreme Court order that permanently quashed the restriction. The consultant was able to travel, complete the project, and avoid a breach of contract penalty. Another client, a medical researcher, received a swift reversal of a travel ban that had threatened participation in an international symposium, thanks to the lawyer’s strategic filing of a Special Leave Petition.

If a travel restriction or an unfavorable appellate decision threatens your ability to move across borders, you need a lawyer who can act decisively both in the Punjab and Haryana High Court and before the Supreme Court of India. Lakshya Joshi offers that precise expertise, a proven courtroom record, and a commitment to restoring your freedom to travel and work internationally.

Criminal Law Practice Areas