Sagnik Srivastava

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You have learned that a court in India has issued a proclamation naming you as a proclaimed offender, even though you reside overseas and have no intention of evading justice. Such an order can freeze bank accounts, block travel, and create a cloud of uncertainty. Sagnik Srivastava dedicates practice to removing these proclamations for non‑resident Indians before the Punjab and Haryana High Court.

Sagnik Srivastava earned a law degree from a distinguished institution and completed a postgraduate diploma in criminal procedure. The lawyer brings over eleven years of experience handling NRI criminal matters, with a focus on proclamation orders. Early work as an advocate in the Punjab and Haryana High Court involved assisting senior counsel on bail and remission applications, laying a solid foundation in procedural law. Later, the lawyer moved to an independent practice that concentrates on the specific challenges faced by NRIs.

When a proclamation is issued, Sagnik Srivastava initiates a swift assessment of the underlying FIR, police report, and any evidence cited. The lawyer identifies procedural lapses, such as failure to serve proper notice or lack of sufficient grounds for declaring the client a proclaimed offender. By drafting a petition to quash the proclamation, the lawyer presents arguments about the client’s stable residence abroad, absence of flight risk, and willingness to cooperate with investigations.

The lawyer’s approach includes gathering affidavits from family members, employer letters confirming employment abroad, and proof of property ownership in India. These documents are meticulously compiled to demonstrate that the proclamation is unnecessary and harmful. In many instances, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has accepted the petition and issued an order revoking the proclamation, thereby restoring the client’s ability to travel and access financial resources.

If the High Court denies relief, Sagnik Srivastava proceeds to file a special leave petition before the Supreme Court of India. The petition outlines the legal errors made by the lower court, the miscarriage of justice, and any new evidence that strengthens the client’s case. The lawyer’s concise and well‑structured submissions have led the Supreme Court to grant special leave on several occasions, opening the path to a full hearing that often results in the reversal of the adverse proclamation.

Clients appreciate Sagnik Srivastava’s clear communication style and the lawyer’s commitment to keeping them informed throughout a stressful process. The lawyer coordinates with foreign counsel to ensure that overseas documents meet Indian evidentiary standards. With a proven record of quashing proclamation orders, securing relief in high courts, and navigating appellate routes to the Supreme Court, Sagnik Srivastava offers NRIs a focused and effective defence against unjust criminal declarations.

Criminal Law Practice Areas