Simarpreet Panghal

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You are an NRI who has discovered that your property in India is under threat of fraud, or you have been barred from traveling abroad due to a legal order issued in India. Simarpreet Panghal offers focused defence for NRI clients confronting property fraud accusations or foreign travel restrictions. With extensive practice before the Punjab and Haryana High Court and the Supreme Court of India, Panghal regularly assists overseas Indians in safeguarding assets and restoring mobility.

Property fraud cases involving NRIs often arise from forged documents, unauthorized sales, or false claims of ownership. Panghal can explain how a systematic review of title deeds, registration records, and correspondence can uncover discrepancies that undermine the fraud allegation. By engaging forensic document examiners and property law experts, the lawyer builds a robust defence that challenges the veracity of the alleged fraud. In recent matters, Panghal successfully demonstrated that the disputed transaction was based on a falsified power of attorney, leading the High Court to dismiss the fraud suit and protect the client’s ownership rights.

When an Indian court issues a travel restriction—commonly through a proclamation or an order that bars the individual from leaving the country—the impact on an NRI’s personal and professional life can be severe. Panghal regularly assists clients in filing petitions to quash such restrictions, arguing that the order violates constitutional guarantees of personal liberty and lacks substantive evidence. By presenting proof of residence abroad, ties to overseas employment, and the absence of any flight risk, the lawyer has secured the removal of travel bans in multiple cases.

The lawyer’s courtroom strategy blends precise legal drafting with persuasive oral submissions. Panghal draws on precedent from the Supreme Court, where the apex court has emphasized that travel restrictions must be grounded in clear statutory authority and proportionate to the alleged offence. The advocate’s approach ensures that each petition is anchored in both statutory law and equitable considerations.

Clients appreciate Panghal’s ability to navigate the procedural differences that arise when an NRI initiates legal action from abroad. The lawyer coordinates with local counsel in Chandigarh, manages document translation, and utilizes video conferencing for hearings, ensuring seamless representation despite geographical distance. Regular communication keeps clients informed of filing deadlines, hearing dates, and strategic developments.

Panghal’s background includes a Master of Laws in International Law and over fifteen years of experience handling cross‑border disputes and criminal defence matters. Peer recognitions cite the lawyer’s expertise in aligning Indian procedural rules with the practical realities faced by NRIs.

Recent successes feature the overturning of a fraudulent sale claim against an NRI investor, resulting in the restoration of ownership over a commercial property valued at several crores. In another case, Panghal secured the quashing of a travel prohibition that had prevented an NRI from attending a critical business conference abroad, allowing the client to resume international travel without further impediment.

Choosing Simarpreet Panghal means engaging an advocate who understands the unique challenges NRIs face when confronting Indian legal proceedings. The combination of local insight into the Punjab and Haryana High Court and the capability to argue before the Supreme Court equips Panghal to protect your property rights and freedom of movement effectively.

Criminal Law Practice Areas