“I didn’t know the rules… I lost months, money, and peace.”
These are the exact words of Rajiv (name changed), a US-based NRI client who reached out to us after his Indian bank froze his late father’s accounts.
He thought a simple email, his passport copy, and a death certificate would be enough. It wasn’t.
Losing a loved one is emotionally challenging. But what makes the process even more overwhelming is the legal formalities that follow, especially when accessing the deceased’s movable assets like bank accounts, shares, insurance claims, or debts. In such cases, a Succession Certificate becomes a crucial legal document.
Modern relationships are evolving rapidly. With the rise of ethical non-monogamy, open marriages, and polyamory, many urban Indians — including NRIs and expats living here — now explore emotional intimacy and sexual connection beyond traditional monogamy.
Yet India’s legal system, still largely anchored in Victorian morality, struggles to engage with these emerging realities. While moral censure is eroding socially, the legal vacuum creates a precarious space for those who defy convention.
For millions of Indians living abroad, the idea of “home” still pulls them toward their roots. But when family disputes—divorces, custody battles, maintenance claims—erupt across borders, the journey to justice becomes long, lonely, and full of red tape. Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), despite being Indian citizens or of Indian origin, often find themselves entangled in a slow, confusing system that doesn’t seem to account for their reality.
The Indian diaspora — spanning North America, Europe, the Middle East, and beyond faces unique challenges in family law, especially when marriages end in divorce. One critical battlefield is NRI alimony, or NRI maintenance calculation, where courts must reconcile international income with Indian caregiving standards.
In the digital age, domestic violence is no longer confined to physical spaces. Increasingly, it is manifesting in virtual environments through digital abuse. For many Indian citizens, particularly women married to Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), digital abuse has become a devastating reality. This blog explores the legality of prosecuting digital abuse, the global legal response to this growing issue, and how victims—especially those in NRI marriages—can take action in India.
Divorce, once considered taboo in India, is gradually becoming a more accepted reality. As a practicing Family Lawyer in Bangalore with over two decades I have closely observed the evolving social norms, changing gender roles, and shifting perspectives on love and relationships, many individuals are now confronting the complexities of life after divorce. One lesser-discussed but significant factor contributing to marital breakdown is a shift in sexual orientation, which plays a crucial role in the decision to part ways. In this blog, we explore the changing dynamics of love in Indian society, the impact of sexual orientation on marriage, and how individuals are finding themselves after divorce.
Succession planning isn’t just about securing assets; it’s about preserving a legacy and ensuring peace of mind for loved ones. For Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), succession planning comes with its own set of unique challenges, particularly due to dual country legal implications, complex tax requirements, and asset management across borders. While some may attempt to navigate this independently, engaging a lawyer skilled in succession planning offers invaluable protection, especially for NRIs. This blog dives into the essentials of succession planning and why NRIs should consider hiring a lawyer for seamless, legally sound estate planning.
Religion is a system of beliefs, practices, rituals, and moral codes that centres around questions of existence, purpose, the divine, and the sacred. It often provides a framework for understanding life, guiding behaviour, and fostering community among its adherents. Religions vary widely across cultures and history, but they generally share some common elements.
Succession planning isn’t just about securing assets; it’s about preserving a legacy and ensuring peace of mind for loved ones. For Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), succession planning comes with its own set of unique challenges, particularly due to dual country legal implications, complex tax requirements, and asset management across borders. While some may attempt to navigate this independently, engaging a lawyer skilled in succession planning offers invaluable protection, especially for NRIs. This blog dives into the essentials of succession planning and why NRIs should consider hiring a lawyer for seamless, legally sound estate planning.
