NRI Voting Rights in India: Eligibility, Form 6A and Voting Procedure
For Indians living abroad, voting in Indian elections can raise several practical questions. An NRI may be an Indian citizen living permanently or temporarily in another country, but that does not, by itself, prevent the person from registering as a voter in India. At the same time, simply having an Indian passport in the past, […]
NOC for Selling Property in India: A Guide for NRIs
Buying and selling immovable property in Punjab, Haryana or Chandigarh is not merely of executing a sale deed and presenting it before the Sub Registrar. Depending upon the location and legal status of the property, the transaction may also require a few approval, permission, clearance or a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the competent planning […]
Registration of LAL DORA (LAL LAKIR) Properties in Punjab, India
For generations, families in Punjab have owned houses, plots, shops and other properties situated within the Lal Lakir, commonly referred to as Lal Dora. These properties are often ancestral and may have remained in the same family for decades. However, unlike agricultural land, properties situated within the inhabited portion of a village were historically not […]
Succession Certificate for NRIs in India
For an NRI, the practical importance of a succession certificate usually arises when the deceased has left financial assets in India, and the institution holding those assets requires formal proof of authority before releasing them. For example, a deceased parent’s bank may be unwilling to release a substantial fixed deposit merely on the basis of […]
Agriculture Land in India for NRIs: FEMA and RBI Rules, 2026
Under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA) and the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-Debt Instrument) Rule 2019 an NRI or OCI is permitted to acquire immovable property in India other than agricultural land, Farmhouse or plantation property. Under Rule 24(a), the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-Debt Instrument) Rule 2019 states that an NRI or OCI may […]
A Legal Guide on suit of Specific Performance of Contracts in India by NRIs
NRIs often enter into agreements related to property, investments, business transactions, or other contractual arrangements in India. Problems arise when the other party fails to honour the agreement. For example, when a seller refuses to execute a sale deed after receiving an advance, a developer fails to complete an agreed transaction, or a contractual party […]
Acquisition and transfer of immovable property by NRI or OCI: A Complete guide for NRIs/OCIs
The Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA), (Non-Debt Instruments) Rules 2019, prescribes specific conditions regarding the purchase, gift, inheritance and transfer of immovable property in India by persons resident outside India. The most important point for NRIs and OCIs is that the rules are different depending upon how the property is acquired or transferred. There […]
Can a bank auction agriculture land for recovery of loan: A complete guide for NRIs
A common belief is that agricultural land can never be auctioned for recovery of a loan. However, the legal position is different. Certain laws provide specific protection to agricultural land, while other laws may permit recovery in particular circumstances. The result depends on the type of loan, the lender, the security created over the property, […]
Married in India but facing Domestic Violence Abroad: Understanding your Legal Options across borders
Domestic violence cases involving NRIs, OCIs and Indian citizens abroad often require a careful balance between the laws of the country where the abuse is taking place and the Indian laws, especially when there is a strong connection such as marriage in India, Indian residency, property or children. India’s Protection of Women from Domestic Violence […]
Nishandehi: The Essential Guide for NRIs to Land Demarcation in India
Nishandehi, a vital revenue process in India used to formally demarcate and mark the exact physical boundaries of a land parcel. It is a vital revenue procedure that helps identify exact land boundaries, resolve disputes, detect encroachments, and protect property rights. For Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), who are often unable to monitor their properties in India personally, […]