Whether a foreign divorce is valid in India is not a simple yes or no — and a spouse who assumes it is automatically valid can lose rights they never knew they still had. Getting a divorce decree from a foreign court does not mean your legal journey ends there, especially if your marriage was […]
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OCI cardholder rights in India are extensive, making it easier for Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) to live, work, study, and manage personal affairs without the need for a separate visa. However, these rights are not identical to those of Indian citizens, and understanding the legal boundaries is essential before making important financial or personal […]
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An NRI divorce in India raises questions most couples never thought — which country’s court, whose law, and whether a foreign divorce even counts here — and getting the answers right protects your rights. Kavita’s Story – A real case study of an NRI Lady Kavita married in Delhi and moved to London with her […]
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An NRI property dispute in Delhi NCR can feel impossible to fight from thousands of kilometres away — but Indian law gives absent owners stronger protection than most people realise. Anil’s Story Anil moved to Toronto in 2009. He left behind a 2BHK flat in Indirapuram, Ghaziabad — bought with his first decade of savings — […]
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Mutual Consent Divorce Timeline Mutual consent divorce in Delhi usually takes around 6 to 18 months to complete. In most cases, the law requires a 6-month waiting period between the first and second motions under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. This period is meant to give couples time to reconsider their decision. […]
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Contested Divorce in Delhi QUICK ANSWER Contested divorce in Delhi is filed when one spouse does not agree to the divorce. The petitioner must prove a valid legal ground—such as cruelty, desertion, adultery, or conversion to another religion—before the Family Court. The process typically takes several years, involves multiple hearings, and usually requires legal representation. […]
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Quick Answer: Yes, an Indian man can legally marry a Nepali citizen and settle in India, but the marriage must be registered under the Special Marriage Act, 1954 in India to have full administrative recognition. While couples can live together under the 1950 India-Nepal Treaty, a Nepali wife cannot legally hold an Indian Voter ID […]
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The Indian Couple’s Legal Guide to Marrying in Australia Now a days more and more Indians are getting married in Australia . Planning a wedding is full of emotions and family expectations. For the Indian community in Australia, the complexity doubles: After a marriage there, you’re not just mixing two families but probably you are […]
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The Left-Behind Brides: Unmasking India’s Quiet NRI Marriage Epidemic A few weeks ago, a distressed young woman walked into our AdvocateJunction office in Rohini. Her story began like a fairy tale: a lavish wedding to a Dubai-based Non-Resident Indian (NRI), followed by a celebratory departure. For the first month, her husband called every single day. […]
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Navigating an NRI cheque bounce case India requires a strategic legal approach, especially when managing financial interests from across the globe. For many Non-Resident Indians, a dishonoured cheque is more than a failed transaction; it is a significant legal hurdle that threatens investments in real estate, business ventures, or personal loans. Under Section 138 of […]
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