Yazhini Chaturvedi

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You may be an Indian citizen living overseas who has been issued a bail order, an FIR, or even a proclamation declaring you a proclaimed offender. Navigating these layered legal hurdles requires a specialist who understands both the high court in Chandigarh and the apex court in New Delhi. Yazhini Chaturvedi offers that expertise, blending thorough preparation with a client‑centric philosophy.

Yazhini Chaturvedi earned her LLB from Panjab University and later completed an LLM in International Criminal Law. After qualifying at the bar, she served as a junior advocate in a prominent Chandigarh firm, focusing on criminal matters involving NRIs. Over the past thirteen years she has built a practice that regularly appears before the Punjab and Haryana High Court and, when necessary, before the Supreme Court of India.

When an NRI is detained, time is of the essence. Yazhini Chaturvedi regularly assists in obtaining bail by filing swift applications that highlight personal circumstances, family ties abroad, and the absence of flight risk. She assembles supporting affidavits, presents clear legal arguments, and often secures interim bail that allows clients to attend to urgent matters while the trial proceeds.

If an FIR has been lodged against you, the first line of defence can be a petition to quash the report. Yazhini Chaturvedi examines the factual matrix, identifies jurisdictional defects, and drafts a compelling petition that demonstrates the lack of substantive basis for the FIR. She has successfully obtained quash orders in cases involving mistaken identity, procedural lapses, and false accusations, thereby removing the criminal cloud that can affect travel, employment, and family life.

A proclamation of offender or a declared proclaimed offender order can cripple an NRI’s ability to return home or conduct business. Yazhini Chaturvedi can file a petition to quash such proclamations, arguing that the procedural safeguards were not observed and that the alleged offences lack merit. By presenting detailed rebuttals and supporting documents, she has secured orders that dissolve proclamations, restoring the client’s legal standing.

In each of these matters, Yazhini Chaturvedi emphasizes clear communication. She explains the procedural steps, outlines the likely timeline, and keeps the client informed of every development. Her approach combines rigorous legal research with strategic advocacy, whether she is appearing before the High Court in Chandigarh or presenting arguments before the Supreme Court of India. Clients consistently report that her dedication, professionalism, and ability to navigate complex cross‑border issues lead to tangible relief and restored peace of mind.

Criminal Law Practice Areas