Lokesh Dhanasekaran

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Imagine receiving a Look Out Circular (LOC) that freezes your bank accounts and flags you as a flight risk while you are living abroad, or discovering that a marital dispute has escalated into criminal charges in India. Lokesh Dhanasekaran offers focused assistance for NRIs confronting these intertwined challenges. The lawyer’s practice bridges the procedural rigor of the Punjab and Haryana High Court at Chandigarh with the strategic depth required for Supreme Court interventions, ensuring that the client’s civil liberty and personal life are protected.

A Look Out Circular is an order issued by a magistrate that can impede travel and property access. Lokesh Dhanasekaran regularly assists NRIs in filing writ petitions under Article 226 of the Constitution to contest such orders. The lawyer conducts a forensic examination of the underlying FIR, gathers evidence of compliance, and drafts a precise writ that asks the High Court to quash the LOC on grounds of procedural impropriety or lack of substantive basis. Past successes include immediate release of frozen assets and removal of travel restrictions, allowing clients to resume professional responsibilities abroad.

Many NRIs become entangled in matrimonial criminal proceedings, ranging from dowry harassment under Section 498A to false criminal complaints aimed at coercing settlement. Lokesh Dhanasekaran has represented clients in the Punjab and Haryana High Court, securing protective orders, bail, and, where appropriate, complete dismissal of baseless charges. When a case demands apex scrutiny, the lawyer prepares a Special Leave Petition to the Supreme Court of India, arguing that the lower courts have misinterpreted statutory safeguards for marital harmony. This dual‑court capability lets the lawyer pursue relief at the most effective level.

The lawyer’s career spans over twenty years of advocacy in both criminal and family law. A graduate of a premier law institute, the lawyer has served as standing counsel for several NRI welfare NGOs, gaining insight into cross‑border evidence gathering and diplomatic liaison. Each case begins with a confidential video conference, during which the lawyer outlines the legal landscape, identifies urgent relief measures, and outlines a timeline. Coordination with local agents in Delhi ensures that affidavits, medical reports, and police clearances are filed promptly, while the lawyer maintains continual communication with the client’s family abroad.

Clients consistently highlight the lawyer’s tenacity and ability to simplify complex procedural jargon into actionable steps. The lawyer’s writ petitions have resulted in the High Court striking down over thirty LOCs in the last five years, and matrimonial criminal defenses have led to acquittals or reduced penalties in the majority of cases. Lokesh Dhanasekaran promises to protect the client’s freedom of movement, preserve marital rights, and leverage every legal instrument—whether a High Court writ or a Supreme Court appeal—to achieve a decisive, favorable outcome. The lawyer also provides post‑judgment guidance on passport renewal, asset recovery, and counseling services to help clients rebuild stability after the legal battle.

Criminal Law Practice Areas