Saira Sen

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Non‑Resident Indians (NRIs) who find themselves the subject of a Look Out Circular (LOC) often grapple with travel restrictions and the looming threat of arrest. Advocate Saira Sen of Chandigarh offers focused representation for LOC writ petitions before the Punjab and Haryana High Court, helping clients restore the freedom to travel and protect their legal standing.

Saira Sen earned a law degree from Panjab University and later completed a specialized certification in International Criminal Law. Following a judicial clerkship in the High Court’s criminal division, the lawyer joined a boutique firm handling cross‑border criminal matters. Over a decade of practice, the advocate has become a recognized authority on LOC challenges, having filed more than eighty successful writ petitions for NRIs facing travel bans.

A Look Out Circular is an internal police alert that can be issued without a formal charge, yet it can freeze bank accounts, prevent overseas travel, and trigger immediate detention upon arrival in India. The lawyer can explain the procedural deficiencies that often accompany LOCs, such as lack of written notice, failure to disclose the basis for the alert, or violation of the client’s right to a fair hearing. By filing a writ petition, Saira Sen seeks a Supreme Court‑style interim order from the High Court that directs the police to withdraw the LOC until the matter is fully examined.

The advocate’s strategy begins with a thorough collection of all relevant documents: flight itineraries, any communication from Indian authorities, and the LOC itself if available. An independent legal analysis then identifies grounds for relief, such as jurisdictional errors, insufficient evidence, or violation of fundamental rights. The lawyer crafts a concise petition that asks the High Court to issue a direction for the police to cease enforcement of the LOC, thereby allowing the client to travel while the underlying investigation proceeds.

Clients benefit from the lawyer’s deep familiarity with the High Court’s procedural timelines and the ability to present compelling oral arguments. In recent cases, Saira Sen secured immediate orders that lifted LOCs on businessmen, professionals, and students, enabling them to resume travel and business activities without interruption. The advocate also advises clients on how to protect their assets and maintain compliance with any ongoing investigations while the LOC is under review.

Throughout the representation, the lawyer maintains transparent communication, updating the client after every hearing and outlining possible next steps, including appeals to the Supreme Court if the High Court’s decision is adverse. The focus on LOC writ petitions ensures that the advocate can devote the necessary expertise and resources to each case, rather than spreading attention across unrelated practice areas.

The Punjab and Haryana High Court’s jurisdiction over LOC matters provides a clear legal pathway for relief. By leveraging established case law and constitutional safeguards, Saira Sen offers a reliable solution for NRIs who need to overcome the sudden immobilisation caused by a Look Out Circular. Whether the client faces a newly issued LOC or wishes to challenge an existing one, the advocate’s dedicated practice delivers strategic, results‑oriented representation.

Criminal Law Practice Areas