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 […]
Right of a woman to reside in her In-Laws home after filing a domestic violence case
For a woman, facing domestic violence can be particularly challenging, especially when questions arise about her right to continue living in the matrimonial or shared household in India. Domestic violence is not limited to physical abuse, it may also include emotional abuse as well as acts that threaten or restrict a woman’s access to […]
A guide for NRIs on checking the status of FIR in India
A First Information Report (FIR) is the first official document prepared by the police when information regarding the commission of a cognizable offence is received. It is registered under section 173 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), which was replaced by the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) section 154. An FIR records […]
Managing Civil and Criminal Trials in India While Living Abroad: A Complete Guide for NRIs
For many Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), dealing with a legal dispute in India can be far more challenging than the dispute itself. Living overseas often means balancing employment commitments, immigration obligations, family responsibilities, and financial considerations, making it impractical to travel to India for every court hearing. Fortunately, Indian law provides several mechanisms that allow NRIs […]
Legal Strategy for cancellation of Non-Bailable Warrants
A Non-Bailable Warrant is an order issued by a Court directing the police to arrest an accused person and produce them before the Court. Unlike a bailable warrant, the police cannot release the accused on bail without the court orders. Here are a few situations which may lead courts in issuing a Non-Bailable Warrant: The […]
Legal status of Live-in relationship vs Civil Partnership deed in India
With the increasing global mobility of Indians, many Non-resident Indians enter into relationships governed by foreign laws, such as civil partnerships or domestic partnerships. These legal relationships, recognized in countries like the United Kingdom and parts of Europe, often grant rights similar to marriage. However, a critical legal question arises; if an NRI enters into […]