Sruthi Kurup

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If you are an NRI who has been named a proclaimed offender by an Indian court and a proclamation order threatens to restrict your travel and freeze your assets, you need a lawyer who can act decisively in both the Punjab and Haryana High Court and, if necessary, before the Supreme Court of India. Sruthi Kurup specialises in quashing such orders, offering a focused defence that safeguards your freedom and protects your overseas interests.

The lawyer regularly assists NRI clients in filing petitions that challenge the validity of proclamation orders. Sruthi Kurup examines the underlying foreign allegations, obtains diplomatic communications, and assembles evidence that demonstrates the lack of substantive basis for the proclamation. By invoking constitutional safeguards and the principle that a proclamation cannot be issued without a proper hearing, the lawyer argues for an immediate stay of the order in the Punjab and Haryana High Court. When the High Court’s relief is limited, the lawyer files a Special Leave Petition before the Supreme Court of India, seeking a definitive quash of the proclamation and removal of the offender status.

Sruthi Kurup brings over fourteen years of experience defending NRI clients against proclamation orders in India’s higher judiciary. A graduate of a premier law college, the lawyer began a career in a distinguished Supreme Court chamber where the focus was on high‑profile criminal matters involving overseas Indians. Since establishing an independent practice in Chandigarh, the lawyer has successfully quashed more than fifteen proclamation orders, securing travel permissions and unfreezing assets for clients scattered across the globe. The lawyer’s work has been recognised by leading legal publications for its strategic depth and effective use of international legal precedents.

The lawyer’s practice is built on transparent, proactive communication. During the initial video meeting, the lawyer outlines the procedural steps, identifies the most effective jurisdiction—whether the Punjab and Haryana High Court for immediate relief or the Supreme Court of India for a final quash—and sets clear timelines. Throughout the case, the lawyer provides regular updates through encrypted channels, ensuring that the client remains fully informed despite differing time zones. The lawyer also collaborates with foreign legal advisers, forensic accountants, and diplomatic officials to gather the strongest possible evidence. By combining rigorous legal analysis with a compassionate understanding of the client’s personal and professional stakes, the lawyer works to secure the swift removal of the proclamation.

Clients regularly praise Sruthi Kurup for delivering results that restore their freedom and peace of mind. The lawyer has helped NRIs travel internationally for work and family events within days of securing a stay, and has obtained full reversals of offender status that allowed clients to resume business operations in India without interruption. The lawyer’s reputation for meticulous preparation and persuasive advocacy has led to favorable judgments that are often cited as benchmarks for future proclamation challenges. By choosing Sruthi Kurup, an NRI can trust that a seasoned advocate will protect their rights at the highest levels of the Indian judicial system. The lawyer continues to monitor legal developments to keep clients ahead of emerging risks.

Criminal Law Practice Areas