Certificate attestation is a crucial process for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs), and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) who wish to use their educational or personal documents abroad. This article offers detailed insight into the certificate attestation procedure in India, outlining the steps involved for a smoother experience.Understanding who are NRI, OCI, […]
Summary NRIs with ancestral properties in India face property disputes. Mediation and arbitration are cheaper and more efficient alternatives to legal action. India has centres for mediation and arbitration, and judicial reforms aim to strengthen these mechanisms. As an NRI, one must explore the possibilities of mediation and arbitration. Overview of NRI Property Disputes in […]
Landlord-tenant relationships are fundamental to housing and rental markets across India. However, disputes and conflicts often arise between landlords trying to protect their property and assets and tenants fighting to assert their occupancy rights and demand habitable living conditions. Key factors like skyrocketing urban housing costs, limited rent control, gaps and ambiguity in tenancy laws, […]
Introduction:Demat accounts play a crucial role in the Indian financial landscape, serving as a repository for securities in electronic format. Whether you are a resident Indian or a Non-Resident Indian (NRI), having a demat account is essential for trading and investing in the stock market. However, there are distinct differences between a regular demat account […]
IntroductionThe Property Transfer Act, often a subject of great interest for both domestic and non–resident Indians (NRIs), significantly regulates property transactions in India. This legislation governs the transfer of property from one entity to another. Understanding the rights and obligations of NRIs regarding property transactions in India is crucial. Furthermore, the Property Transfer Act plays […]
Summary NRIs face hardship in resolving property disputes in India while sitting abroad. Most of the NRI property disputes revolve around inheritance, distribution or demarcation of ancestral properties amongst family members. NRIs can enter into a Family Settlement Agreement (FSA) instead of contesting long-drawn litigation battles in the Court. All members must voluntarily enter the […]
IntroductionPurchasing a property is a significant milestone for most individuals. However, the path to property ownership can be challenging, and issues with property developers can arise, leading to the need for legal action. Understanding the essential factors to consider when filing a claim against a property developer is crucial to ensure your rights are protected, […]
Any property situated in India which has been purchased or inherited by any NRI is called NRI Property. And when such property gets encroached by any other person, in other words, when forceful possession of the property is taken by a stranger only with the intention to grab the property of the legal owner, then […]
Introduction:Despite moving overseas, NRIs remain connected to their roots in some form or another. For example, the NRIs often have to take care of their near and dear ones or ancestral properties in India. In another scenario, NRIs earn passive income such as rent and investments in India, and they need this money in their […]