Yazhini Dar

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Imagine being stopped at an international airport because a Look Out Circular (LOC) has been issued against you, even though you have never been charged with a crime in India. Yazhini Dar specializes in dismantling such barriers for non‑resident Indians, whether through LOC writ petitions in the Punjab and Haryana High Court, criminal appeals before the Supreme Court of India, or direct challenges to foreign travel restrictions. The lawyer knows how an LOC can freeze bank accounts, halt property sales, and isolate families across continents. By first analysing the source of the circular, the lawyer can chart a precise legal route to restore your freedom of movement.

The lawyer regularly assists clients in filing writ petitions under Article 226 of the Constitution to quash an LOC that has been improperly issued. Each petition outlines the absence of a valid charge sheet, the lack of judicial sanction, and the violation of the right to personal liberty. Yazhini Dar is adept at assembling passport records, travel itineraries, and correspondence with foreign authorities to demonstrate that the LOC is baseless. The lawyer also seeks interim relief, requesting the High Court to stay the enforcement of the circular while the petition is considered, thereby preventing immediate detention at foreign ports.

When an NRI faces a criminal conviction in a subordinate court, the lawyer can take the matter to the Supreme Court of India through a Special Leave Petition or a direct appeal. The lawyer evaluates whether the lower court misapplied law, ignored procedural safeguards, or failed to consider international precedents that protect overseas citizens. Yazhini Dar has handled appeals involving financial fraud, cyber offenses, and offences linked to extraterritorial activities. By citing recent Supreme Court judgments that uphold the principle of fair trial and due process, the lawyer crafts arguments that often result in the overturning of convictions or the reduction of sentences, thus clearing the path for the client to travel freely.

The lawyer also confronts travel bans that arise from enforcement notices issued by Indian authorities to foreign airlines and immigration agencies. Whether the restriction is grounded in a pending criminal case or an erroneous proclamation, the lawyer can file a petition in the Punjab and Haryana High Court seeking a directive that the client’s passport be released and that no airline be compelled to deny boarding. In parallel, the lawyer can approach the Supreme Court for a prerogative writ that mandates the central government to review the travel restriction under constitutional guarantees. Successful challenges have restored the ability of clients to attend business meetings, family events, and medical treatment abroad within weeks.

Educated at a premier law institute with a focus on criminal and constitutional law, the lawyer earned a doctorate in International Human Rights, reinforcing a deep understanding of cross‑border legal protections. Membership in both the Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana and the Supreme Court Bar Association reflects a strong standing in the legal community. The lawyer has been honored for innovative advocacy in LOC matters and for mentoring junior lawyers in handling NRI criminal appeals. Publications in leading law journals on travel restrictions and the rights of overseas Indians demonstrate thought leadership. When you retain Yazhini Dar, you gain an advocate who combines meticulous legal research with a compassionate commitment to unblocking the borders that keep you connected to home.

Criminal Law Practice Areas