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Cross-border disputes with an Indian element raise questions that domestic guides skip: whether a foreign judgment can be executed in India, how an NRI acts from abroad, and what remedies exist against defendants who are hard to reach.
These guides explain the Indian procedure and the practical limits.
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When a parent takes a child to India without the other’s consent, British parents discover that the usual international machinery does not apply, because India is not a party to the Hague Convention. Here is how Indian courts approach return cases and what parents can do.
Winning a case in London is one thing. Getting paid by an Indian defendant is another. India has a specific route for executing certain UK judgments directly and a framework for foreign arbitral awards. Here is how enforcement works, the defences and the practical tips.
It starts with a pop-up warning or a call claiming to be from HMRC, your bank or Microsoft. Many of these scams are run from call centres in India. Here is how they operate, what authorities are doing, and the legal options for UK victims.
For decades, India’s legal market was effectively closed to foreign law firms. In May 2025 the Bar Council of India amended its rules to allow regulated entry. Here is what UK law firms in India can and cannot do, how registration and reciprocity work, and the practical options.
Britain has one of the largest Indian diaspora communities in the world, and many British Indians hold a house, ancestral land or a family business in India. Managing those interests from thousands of miles away is a common and stressful legal challenge. Here is how.
For NRIs in Dubai, a power of attorney opens almost every legal door in India. Getting it wrong can mean rejection at the sub-registrar’s office, months of delay or a document that someone misuses. Here is the attestation route, the three-month stamping deadline and safe drafting.
Managing NRI property in India from Dubai means dealing with foreign exchange rules, tax deductions, banks, registrars and sometimes unscrupulous builders and relatives. Here is what NRIs can buy, how TDS works on a sale, how much you can send back and how to avoid fraud.
Winning in Dubai is only half the battle when the losing party’s assets are in India. India has a direct route for many UAE court judgments, but UAE-seated arbitration awards don’t enjoy the same easy path. Here is how enforcement works.
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