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Cross-Border Legal Assistance
Some matters involve India and another country at once — a foreign court order to be used in India, an Indian case against someone abroad, or documents moving between jurisdictions. Find Indian advocates experienced with cross-border issues.
Common cross-border questions
- Using a foreign divorce, custody or money decree in India.
- Serving court notices on a person living abroad.
- Recording evidence of witnesses outside India.
- Look-out circulars and travel restrictions linked to Indian cases.
- Contracts and disputes with Indian businesses from overseas.
How Indian law deals with foreign elements
- Foreign judgments: Section 13 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 sets out when a foreign judgment is not conclusive; Section 44A allows decrees from notified reciprocating territories to be executed in India like Indian decrees.
- Arbitration: foreign arbitral awards from New York Convention countries notified by India can be enforced under Part II of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
- Documents: apostille or consular attestation, followed by stamp duty in India where required.
What to look for
- An Indian advocate who can coordinate with your lawyer in the other country.
- High Court experience where execution or writ remedies may be needed.
- Clear advice on which country’s courts are better placed to decide the issue.
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Frequently asked questions
Can a foreign court’s money decree be enforced in India?
If the decree is from a superior court of a country notified by India as a reciprocating territory, it can be executed under Section 44A of the CPC. Otherwise, a fresh suit based on the foreign judgment is usually required.
Can LegalCops advise on the law of my country of residence?
No. Advocates in this directory advise on Indian law. For foreign law, consult a lawyer qualified in that country; your Indian advocate can coordinate with them.
See also NRI help by country on legalcops.com.
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