Sameer Chauhan

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Imagine awaiting a flight from Delhi to New York when a sudden notice bars you from leaving India because of an alleged criminal investigation. The panic, the uncertainty, and the looming risk of being declared a proclaimed offender can disrupt careers, families, and investments. This is where Sameer Chauhan steps in. As a seasoned lawyer specializing in NRI challenges to foreign travel restrictions, Sameer Chauhan understands the urgency and stakes involved for non‑resident Indians who find themselves entangled in exit bans.

Sameer Chauhan earned a law degree from Panjab University and later completed a postgraduate specialization in International Criminal Law. With more than fifteen years of practice before the Punjab and Haryana High Court, the advocate has built a reputation for navigating complex procedural hurdles and securing relief for stranded clients. Regularly assisting NRIs across multiple jurisdictions, the lawyer combines thorough legal research with strategic filing to protect clients’ right to travel.

Travel bans are typically issued under sections of the Criminal Procedure Code that empower investigative agencies to prevent a suspect from leaving the country. Challenging such an order requires a precise writ petition, supported by clear evidence of innocence or procedural lapse. Sameer Chauhan routinely prepares these petitions, argues before the Punjab and Haryana High Court, and highlights any violation of natural justice, lack of specific charges, or improper service of notice. The advocate’s familiarity with the High Court’s precedents enables swift identification of the most persuasive arguments for each case.

When a High Court order does not provide the desired relief, the matter may be escalated to the Supreme Court of India. In such instances, Sameer Chauhan leverages extensive experience in drafting Special Leave Petitions, presenting compelling factual matrices, and citing authoritative Supreme Court judgments on the protection of fundamental rights. The lawyer’s track record includes several instances where the Supreme Court stayed exit bans pending full trial, thereby allowing clients to resume their overseas commitments while the investigation continued.

The representation process begins with a confidential intake, where the lawyer gathers travel documents, investigation notices, and any prior correspondence with authorities. A detailed case audit follows, pinpointing procedural defects and possible grounds for relief. The advocate then files the appropriate writ or petition, ensures service to the concerned agency, and argues before the bench with clarity and confidence. Throughout, Sameer Chauhan keeps clients informed of each development, explains the implications of interim orders, and advises on steps to safeguard assets and family matters.

Clients repeatedly praise the lawyer’s responsiveness and winning approach. In one recent case, an NRI software executive faced a sudden exit ban due to a misunderstood tax allegation. Within two weeks of filing, Sameer Chauhan secured an unconditional release from the High Court, allowing the client to board his flight without penalty. Similar success stories span industries from healthcare to education, reflecting the advocate’s versatility and commitment.

If you are an NRI confronting an unexpected travel restriction, you need a lawyer who can act swiftly, argue persuasively, and protect your freedom to move. Sameer Chauhan offers that combination of expertise, courtroom experience, and personal dedication. By choosing a lawyer with a proven record in both the Punjab and Haryana High Court and the Supreme Court of India, you increase the likelihood of a favorable outcome and can focus on rebuilding the plans you had set aside.

Criminal Law Practice Areas