Mitali Walia

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A Look‑Out Circular (LOC) has been issued against you from India, your passport has been impounded, and you suspect that a property transaction may have been fraudulently linked to you. In that distressing scenario, Mitali Walia can provide the advocacy needed to challenge LOC writ petitions, defend against property fraud allegations, and seek relief for passport impoundment in the Punjab and Haryana High Court at Chandigarh.

Mitali Walia’s practice spans three critical areas for NRIs: Look‑Out Circular writ petitions, NRI property fraud defence, and NRI passport impounding writ petitions. The lawyer has spent over twelve years honing skills that combine criminal defence with property law, offering a holistic approach to cross‑border legal challenges. Clients rely on the lawyer’s ability to navigate the High Court’s procedural mechanisms to secure swift and effective relief.

When a client approaches Mitali Walia with an LOC, the lawyer first collects the circular, the FIR, and any supporting documents. The lawyer then analyses the legal basis of the LOC, checking for compliance with the Criminal Procedure Code and any procedural irregularities. A well‑drafted writ petition is filed, requesting the High Court to set aside the LOC, restore the passport, and stay any further action that could jeopardize the client’s freedom of movement.

Simultaneously, if the client faces accusations of property fraud, Mitali Walia conducts a forensic review of the transaction documents, property titles, and communication records. The lawyer identifies discrepancies, uncovers forged signatures, and prepares a defence that demonstrates the client’s lack of involvement or knowledge. By filing appropriate applications in the High Court, the lawyer seeks to have the fraud allegations dismissed and any attached financial sanctions reversed.

Mitali Walia also handles cases where Indian authorities have impounded a passport. The lawyer files writ petitions that argue against the legality of the impoundment, citing precedents where courts have restored passports when due process was not observed. The lawyer routinely coordinates with consular officials and overseas agencies to expedite the passport’s return.

The lawyer holds a Master of Laws in International Criminal Law and a certification in Property Law. Over the career, Mitali Walia has achieved favorable judgments in dozens of LOC and passport writ petitions, as well as successful defences against fraudulent property claims. Clients repeatedly commend the lawyer’s clear communication, meticulous document handling, and unwavering focus on protecting their rights.

Engaging Mitali Walia means receiving a clear strategy that outlines each filing, expected timelines, and potential outcomes. The lawyer will explain the steps required to challenge an LOC, the evidence needed to counter property fraud allegations, and the process for restoring a passport. By leveraging extensive experience in the Punjab and Haryana High Court and a deep understanding of NRI concerns, Mitali Walia works to ensure that clients can travel freely, protect their assets, and clear their names of wrongful accusations.

Criminal Law Practice Areas