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Iqbal Singh Kartarpuri
Iqbal Singh Kartarpuri
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| Born | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Advocate, Legal Consultant, Human Rights Activist |
| Years active | 2000–present |
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| Employer | ISV Legal Huts Private Limited |
| Organization | NRI Welfare Society of India |
| Office | General Secretary, Punjab Chapter |
| Title | Director (Legal Cell – Punjab), International Human Rights Commission |
| Known for | Commercial litigation, banking law, insolvency matters, NRI legal affairs and human rights advocacy |
| Residence | Ludhiana, Punjab, India |
| Website | advocateiqbalsingh.com |
Iqbal Singh Kartarpuri is an Indian advocate, legal consultant, human rights activist and public speaker associated with the Punjab and Haryana High Court. With more than twenty-six years of professional experience, he has practiced in constitutional law, banking and financial litigation, insolvency law, arbitration, criminal law, commercial disputes, public law and Non-Resident Indian legal affairs.
Apart from his legal practice, Kartarpuri serves as General Secretary of the Punjab Chapter of the NRI Welfare Society of India and Director (Legal Cell – Punjab) of the International Human Rights Commission. He is also the Director of ISV Legal Huts Private Limited and is associated with The QuickVerse.
Early life and background
Iqbal Singh Kartarpuri was born in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, into a Punjabi Sikh family.
In 1984, following the assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and the disturbances that occurred in several parts of India, his family migrated to Punjab.
The experiences associated with migration and rebuilding life in a new environment later shaped his professional commitment to legal rights, social harmony and access to justice.
Education
After settling in Punjab, Kartarpuri completed his education in Ludhiana. He pursued his Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree from the University of Lucknow, graduating in 1999.
During his academic years, he developed an interest in constitutional law, civil rights and public administration.
Career
Kartarpuri commenced legal practice after enrolling with the Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana in 2000. Beginning with civil and criminal litigation, he gradually expanded his practice into banking law, insolvency law, arbitration, constitutional law and commercial litigation.
Over the course of more than two decades, he has represented clients before:
- Punjab and Haryana High Court
- District Courts
- Consumer Commissions
- Debt Recovery Tribunals
- Commercial Courts
- Arbitration Tribunals
Commercial and corporate litigation
Kartarpuri has handled numerous commercial disputes involving contractual disagreements, shareholder issues and business disputes.
His corporate practice includes legal advisory, regulatory compliance and dispute resolution.
Banking, finance and insolvency practice
He has represented clients in proceedings under the SARFAESI Act.
He has also advised clients in matters involving the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code.
Arbitration and alternative dispute resolution
Kartarpuri has represented clients in commercial arbitration, MSME disputes, consumer matters and mediation proceedings.
Criminal and constitutional matters
His practice includes criminal litigation, economic offences, vigilance matters and constitutional cases involving writ petitions and fundamental rights.
NRI legal affairs
Kartarpuri has developed a specialized practice concerning Non-Resident Indians and overseas Punjabis.
As General Secretary of the Punjab Chapter of the NRI Welfare Society of India, he has contributed to initiatives relating to NRI property protection and legal awareness.
Human rights activities
As Director (Legal Cell – Punjab) of the International Human Rights Commission, Kartarpuri has participated in legal awareness programmes, constitutional rights initiatives and social justice campaigns.
Corporate leadership
Kartarpuri serves as Director of ISV Legal Huts Private Limited and is associated with The QuickVerse.
Institutional associations
His professional associations include:
- Ministry of Railways
- Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited
- Punjab State Power Corporation Limited
- Punjab Pollution Control Board
- Central Board of Secondary Education
- Indian Bank
- Ludhiana Central Cooperative Bank
- Verka Milk Plant
- NRI Welfare Society of India
International engagements
Kartarpuri participated in the Indo-British Technology Cooperation Programme in Oxford, United Kingdom.
He also participated in the International Legal and Corporate Relations Conference at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada.
Awards and honours
- Mahatma Gandhi Leadership Award
- Ambassador of Peace
- Order of Knowledge Award
- Punjab Gaurav Award
- District Administration Award
- Samaj Rattan Award
Professional philosophy
"Justice, Integrity and Global Cooperation are the cornerstones of an equitable society. Through legal excellence, ethical leadership and international collaboration, my endeavour is to strengthen access to justice, promote human rights and contribute towards sustainable global development."
Personal life
Kartarpuri resides in Ludhiana, Punjab and continues to be actively engaged in legal practice and social initiatives.