Yazhini Khandelwal

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When a proclamation declares you a proclaimed offender, restricting your movement and exposing you to arrest without a warrant, the impact on personal and professional life can be devastating. Yazhini Khandelwal offers specialized representation to challenge such proclamations and related criminal complaints before the Punjab and Haryana High Court and the Supreme Court of India. By evaluating the legal basis of the proclamation and the accompanying criminal charge, the lawyer can craft a strategy to obtain a quashing order that restores your freedom and reputation.

Quashing a proclamation involves demonstrating that the issuing authority exceeded its powers, failed to follow due process, or lacked sufficient evidence. Yazhini Khandelwal scrutinizes the notice, checks compliance with statutory requirements, and identifies procedural lapses such as improper service or absence of a hearing. The lawyer then files an appropriate petition, arguing that the proclamation should be set aside because it contravenes constitutional safeguards and statutory limits. By presenting compelling case law and factual inconsistencies, the lawyer seeks an immediate stay and eventual dismissal of the proclaimed offender status.

Criminal complaint quashing focuses on invalidating a complaint that was filed without jurisdiction, based on false allegations, or after the statute of limitations has expired. Yazhini examines the complaint’s filing date, the nature of the alleged offence, and whether the investigating agency had proper authority. If deficiencies are found, the lawyer files a petition to the Punjab and Haryana High Court seeking dismissal of the complaint and removal of any attached penalties. The approach emphasizes protecting the client from unwarranted investigations and ensuring that the justice system is not misused.

When a high court quashing order is unfavourable, a Review Petition before the Supreme Court can address errors that are apparent on the face of the record. Yazhini Khandelwal prepares Review Petitions that highlight jurisdictional mistakes, misinterpretation of law, or omission of critical evidence. By attaching fresh material where permissible and citing recent Supreme Court pronouncements on quashing orders, the lawyer aims to convince the apex court that the earlier decision cannot stand. The lawyer’s experience with both high court and Supreme Court practice streamlines the transition between forums.

Yazhini Khandelwal earned a doctoral degree in law from a top university and has spent over nine years representing clients in both the Punjab and Haryana High Court and the Supreme Court. The lawyer has secured quashing of more than forty proclamations and criminal complaints, including a landmark case where a high‑profile activist’s proclaimed offender status was lifted, allowing immediate travel abroad. Peer feedback praises the lawyer’s strategic insight, meticulous document preparation, and persuasive oral advocacy that often leads to swift stays and final dismissals.

The lawyer begins every case with a confidential intake, gathering the proclamation notice, complaint documents, and any related correspondence. Yazhini then conducts a thorough legal audit to locate procedural defects and evidentiary gaps. A tailored petition is drafted, supported by relevant case law and, where allowed, fresh evidence to strengthen the client’s position. Throughout the process, the lawyer provides clear updates and explains each step in simple terms, ensuring the client feels informed and empowered. If a proclamation or criminal complaint threatens your freedom, trust Yazhini Khandelwal to pursue a decisive quashing or review that safeguards your rights.

Criminal Law Practice Areas