Naman Shekhawat

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You may have been declared a proclaimed offender in India while living overseas, and now a legal order threatens to freeze your passport, restrict travel, and even expose you to arrest on arrival. Naman Shekhawat offers a focused defence that tackles those exact challenges, handling NRI quashing of proclamation orders, anticipatory bail, and passport‑impounding writ petitions in both the Punjab and Haryana High Court and the Supreme Court of India. The lawyer begins by scrutinising the proclamation notice, identifying procedural flaws or lack of sufficient evidence, and then files a petition to have the order set aside. Naman’s strategy often includes presenting proof of residence abroad, consistent compliance with past legal obligations, and a clear plan for future cooperation with Indian authorities.

If there is a genuine risk of arrest before you can arrange travel, an anticipatory bail petition becomes essential. Naman regularly assists clients in preparing such petitions, outlining the client’s ties to the foreign country, the absence of flight risk, and the potential hardship that continued detention would cause. The lawyer’s skill in framing legal arguments that satisfy the Supreme Court’s high standards for anticipatory bail has resulted in several orders that prevent premature detention, allowing clients to remain free while the underlying case proceeds.

When Indian authorities impound a passport, it can cripple personal and professional plans. Naman’s practice includes filing writ petitions that challenge the legality of passport seizure, arguing that the action is disproportionate, lacks clear legal basis, or violates fundamental rights. The lawyer often presents evidence of the client’s clean immigration record, ongoing foreign employment, and the necessity of travel for health or family matters. By navigating both the High Court and the Supreme Court, Naman secures relief that restores passport possession and clears the path for travel.

Naman Shekhawat’s legal foundation rests on a distinguished academic background and more than a decade of advocacy before the Punjab and Haryana High Court and the Supreme Court of India. The lawyer is known for a meticulous case‑preparation routine, swift filing of urgent petitions, and clear communication with families across continents. Clients recount how Naman explains each procedural step, outlines realistic expectations, and works tirelessly to protect their liberty and mobility. Whether you need a proclamation order quashed, anticipatory bail secured, or a passport impounding writ dismissed, Naman offers the specialized expertise required to navigate these high‑stakes NRI criminal matters.

Criminal Law Practice Areas