Rashmi Krishnamurthy

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You are an NRI who has learned that a proclamation has been issued against you, threatening your freedom and your passport. Rashmi Krishnamurthy specializes in quashing such proclamations and navigating the complex procedural landscape that NRI clients face in the Punjab and Haryana High Court and the Supreme Court of India. With a LL.B. from Panjab University, an LLM in International Criminal Law, and twenty years of cross‑border litigation experience, Rashmi has become a trusted advocate for Indians living abroad.

Rashmi regularly assists clients in filing petitions to quash proclamation and proclaimed offender orders that were issued without proper notice or were based on incomplete investigations. She meticulously reviews the underlying police reports, challenges the jurisdictional basis, and highlights violations of natural justice. Her litigation strategy often incorporates fresh evidence from overseas, such as bank statements, digital footprints, and affidavits from reputable witnesses, which strengthen the argument that the proclamation is unjustified.

Anticipatory bail for NRIs presents a delicate balance between ensuring personal liberty and addressing the state’s security concerns. Rashmi can help explain how an anticipatory bail petition can be crafted to address the specific risk factors cited by the investigating agency. She prepares detailed undertakings, including surrender of travel documents, regular reporting to the local police, and financial surety, to reassure the court while safeguarding the client’s right to remain abroad.

When passport impounding writ petitions are required, Rashmi’s approach is to combine procedural precision with diplomatic sensitivity. She drafts writ petitions that argue the impounding order exceeds statutory authority, especially when the client has complied with all travel regulations and has no pending criminal case. By presenting a clear timeline of events, supporting documentation, and a request for immediate restoration of travel documents, Rashmi has secured orders for passport release in numerous cases, both at the High Court and, when necessary, before the Supreme Court of India.

Clients value Rashmi’s transparent communication style. She begins each case with a comprehensive briefing that outlines the legal options, procedural steps, and realistic timelines. She keeps clients updated on every filing, hearing date, and court order, often using secure video conferencing to bridge the distance between India and the client’s country of residence.

In court, Rashmi’s advocacy is concise, fact‑driven, and aligned with the expectations of the bench. She frames her arguments around fundamental rights, the need for proportionality, and the impact of a prolonged proclamation on an individual’s professional and personal life abroad. Her submissions frequently cite leading Supreme Court judgments that safeguard the rights of NRIs, reinforcing the legitimacy of her requests.

Rashmi Krishnamurthy promises diligent representation, strategic use of international evidence, and a focused effort to restore your freedom, travel privileges, and peace of mind. Whether you need a proclamation quashed, anticipatory bail secured, or your passport released, she brings the expertise needed to navigate the Punjab and Haryana High Court and the Supreme Court of India on behalf of NRIs.

Criminal Law Practice Areas