Iqbal Singh Kartarpuri
| Iqbal Singh Kartarpuri | |
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| Born | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Advocate, Legal Consultant, Human Rights Activist, Public Speaker |
| Years active | 2000–present |
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| Employer | ISV Legal Huts Private Limited |
| Organization | NRI Welfare Society of India |
| Known for | Banking law, insolvency matters, NRI legal affairs and human rights advocacy |
| Office | General Secretary, Punjab Chapter |
| Title | Director (Legal Cell – Punjab), International Human Rights Commission |
| 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. He is known for his work in commercial litigation, banking and financial disputes, insolvency matters, constitutional law, arbitration and Non-Resident Indian legal affairs.
He 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.
Early life and education
Iqbal Singh Kartarpuri was born in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, in a Punjabi Sikh family. Following the events of 1984 after the assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, his family shifted to Punjab.
He completed his education in Ludhiana and later obtained his Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Lucknow in 1999.
Legal career
Kartarpuri enrolled himself as an Advocate with the Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana in 2000. During his legal career, he expanded his practice into:
- Constitutional law
- Commercial litigation
- Banking disputes
- Insolvency matters
- Arbitration
- Criminal law
- Public law
- Human rights law
He has represented clients before the Punjab and Haryana High Court, District Courts, Commercial Courts, Consumer Commissions, Debt Recovery Tribunals and Arbitration Tribunals.
Banking and insolvency practice
A substantial portion of his professional work involves banking and financial litigation. He has appeared in proceedings under the SARFAESI Act and matters under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code.
His practice includes debt recovery, restructuring, insolvency resolution and financial settlements.
Commercial and corporate matters
Kartarpuri has advised companies, financial institutions and business organizations on regulatory compliance, legal strategy, commercial disputes and dispute resolution.
His corporate advisory work includes contract drafting, legal consultancy and risk management.
NRI legal affairs
Kartarpuri has developed a specialized practice for Non-Resident Indians and overseas Punjabis involving:
- Property disputes
- Inheritance matters
- Family disputes
- Immigration issues
- Cross-border legal conflicts
Through the NRI Welfare Society of India, he has contributed to legal awareness programmes and NRI property protection initiatives.
Human rights and social work
As Director (Legal Cell – Punjab) of the International Human Rights Commission, he has participated in legal awareness campaigns, constitutional rights programmes and social justice initiatives.
His work emphasizes legal aid, civil liberties and access to justice.
Corporate leadership
Kartarpuri serves as Director of ISV Legal Huts Private Limited. He is also associated with The QuickVerse and provides legal and corporate advisory services.
Institutional associations
During his professional career, he has represented or advised organizations including:
- Ministry of Railways
- Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited
- Punjab State Power Corporation Limited
- Punjab Pollution Control Board
- Central Board of Secondary Education
- Indian Bank
- India Infoline Finance Limited
- Ludhiana Central Cooperative Bank
- Verka Milk Plant
- Swami Vivekanand Group of Institutions
International engagements
Kartarpuri participated in the Indo-British Technology Cooperation Programme held in Oxford, United Kingdom, where he served as an organizer and speaker.
He also participated in the International Legal and Corporate Relations Conference at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada.
Awards and honours
His recognitions include:
- Mahatma Gandhi Leadership Award
- Ambassador of Peace
- Order of Knowledge Award
- Punjab Gaurav Award
- District Administration Award
- Samaj Rattan Award
Professional philosophy
Personal life
Kartarpuri resides in Ludhiana, Punjab, and continues to engage in legal practice, social initiatives and public awareness activities.