NRI Legal Services

Landmark Judgement by consumer court against property builder : Atul Kinra, husband of the complainant, entered into a contract for the purchase of a plot measuring 300 sq. yards with the Respondent and paid a substantial amount for it. However, later the Respondents have failed to transfer the said plot provisionally

A will can be written by oneself or one can hire a lawyer to write. While making a will one should use clear, unambiguous language to accurately describe one’s wishes. What is a Will? Several people know they need a will, but not everyone knows what a will is or what it does. A will is sometimes called a “last will or testament,” is a legal text that states your final wishes.   It is read after the death of the individual, and the court of law makes sure that the last wishes of the person are met. What are the Types of will? Types of will include the following: Nuncupative (non-culpatory) -oral or dictated; often restricted to sailors or army men. Holographic will – penned in the hand of the testator; in various jurisdictions, the signature and the material terms of the holographic will has to be in writing by the legator. Self-Proved – in a formal way with affidavits of subscribing witnesses to avoid legate. Notarial – will in public application ...

The Liquor Ban on Highways : “Eat, Drink and Be Merry,” only if the Government lets you! There is no denying the fact that the ban imposed by the Government on liquor sale along the National Highway came as a rude shock to many all over the nation. As per the Supreme Court, alcohol vendors within 500 meters of all the national highways

Travel to India not mandatory for partitioning property in India : Partition of shared ownership of property in India, whether between family members or co-owners, is a common phenomenon. With the trend of Nuclear families on the rise, it is becoming more frequent for people to have to deal with a fight for assets or carry out partition mutually. Dilemma of Partition of shared

Monopoly isn’t just a game – It’s a matter of serious concern in the Economy! : With the onset of globalization in India, the Indian market has had to deal with many issues - competition being a prominent one. At the time that this wave started, there were local as well as global players in the market, affecting investment and growth of the economy. AT that time the then prevalent law/act, Monopolistic

Property Search and Purchase by NRIs Many non-resident Indians purchase property in India . While searching and buying real estate in India is a wise decision, the last thing non-resident want on their hands is a legal dispute concerning asset in India. Courts in India are pretty slow, and cases can drag on for tens of years. NRI’s who search and purchase asset in India should be extra careful when signing contracts and giving deposits. Seeking the help of property management lawyers to verify documentation is wise and judicious. The problem with real estate purchase in India is, the verification of assets being acquired. While India is gradually moving towards computerizing property records, this facility is not yet available. Most documents need to be validated manually, and such searches are often time-consuming. Therefore seeking the help of property management lawyers becomes imperative. When buying land, here are some of the things that non-resident real estate purcha...

Public Interest Litigation – The alertness badge that the law offers! : The word PIL has come to symbolise an alert, curious, questioning society, over a period of time. It signifies the right that individuals possess to question various events