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 Rights of NRIs Under Arrest in India
Indian law provides several safeguards to protect every citizen from arbitrary or illegal arrest. These protections apply equally to NRIs/OCIs. Even foreign nationals arrested in India are also entitled to several legal protections under Indian law and international convention. If an FIR has been registered against an NRI and the investigation agency believes that […]
A Legal guide for NRIs on Court Summons
Understanding summons and its purpose A summons is a legal document that is issued by a court or any other competent authority directing a person to appear before the court or authority on a specific date regarding a particular case. It informs the receiver that a legal proceeding has been initiated and their presence or […]