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NRI Legal Services

NRI Lawyer & Advocate in India

Living abroad should not leave your legal affairs in India unattended. Sumanjari & Co. Advocates assists Non-Resident Indians with property, inheritance, family disputes, documentation, and litigation, with Adv. Aishwarya Pandey as lead advocate.

Adv. Aishwarya Pandey

NRI Services Lead Advocate

Adv. Aishwarya Pandey

Associate Partner

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Our NRI Legal Services Team

Led by Adv. Aishwarya Pandey, our NRI legal services team includes Adv. Shishir Pandey, Adv. Aniket Bose, Adv. Arti Dwivedi, and Adv. Prabhash Yadav.

Adv. Shishir Pandey

Adv. Shishir Pandey

Associate Advocate

New Delhi
B.A. LL.B. (Symbiosis Law School, Pune), LL.M. (SRM University)
  • Money Laundering (PMLA) & Economic Offences
  • Criminal Defence
  • Customs, DRI & Benami Matters
Adv. Aniket Bose

Adv. Aniket Bose

Associate Advocate

Delhi
B.A. LL.B., LL.M.
  • Civil & Commercial Litigation
  • Criminal Litigation
  • Cheque Dishonour (Section 138, NI Act)
Adv. Arti Dwivedi

Adv. Arti Dwivedi

Associate Advocate

Delhi
B.Com LL.B. (Gold Medallist)
  • Taxation
Adv. Prabhash Yadav

Adv. Prabhash Yadav

Associate Advocate

Lucknow
B.Com, LL.B., LL.M. (Constitutional Law)
  • Criminal Law
  • Taxation Law

NRI Legal Matters We Assist With

Property Disputes & Title Verification

  • Review of ownership documents, title chains, sale agreements, and available revenue records before a property transaction.
  • Advice and representation in possession disputes, partition suits, tenancy matters, and applications for injunctions.
  • Assistance with property transfers and mutation applications before the appropriate authorities.

Power of Attorney & Legal Documentation

  • Drafting purpose-specific powers of attorney for property transactions, litigation, and other permitted acts in India.
  • Guidance on overseas execution, consular attestation or apostille, and Indian stamping and registration requirements, as applicable.
  • Review and drafting of agreements, legal notices, affidavits, and supporting documents.

Inheritance, Wills & Succession

  • Advice on succession rights and disputes concerning ancestral or self-acquired assets in India.
  • Assistance with succession certificates for debts and securities, probate, or letters of administration where applicable.
  • Will drafting, family settlement documentation, and representation in partition and inheritance disputes.

NRI Divorce & Family Matters

  • Advice on mutual-consent and contested divorce, maintenance, child custody, and matrimonial proceedings in India.
  • Review of jurisdiction, service of court documents overseas, and the effect of foreign matrimonial orders under Indian law.
  • Assistance with mediation, settlement terms, and requests for video appearances or attendance exemptions where permitted.

Civil & Criminal Litigation

  • Representation in civil suits, contractual disputes, recovery proceedings, and cheque dishonour matters.
  • Advice on criminal complaints, bail applications, and FIR quashing proceedings, subject to the facts and applicable jurisdiction.
  • Case preparation and representation before competent courts and forums, including the Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench.

Consumer, RERA & Business Disputes

  • Advice on delayed possession, builder disputes, and refund or compensation claims before the relevant RERA authority or consumer forum.
  • Review of commercial contracts and legal notices for business interests in India.
  • Assessment of the appropriate forum, limitation periods, and documentary evidence before starting proceedings.

Coordinating Your Matter From Abroad

  1. 01

    Initial Consultation

    Share the issue, your location, and any upcoming court dates. We assess jurisdiction, urgency, and the legal questions that need attention.

  2. 02

    Document Review

    Provide relevant notices, orders, agreements, identity documents, and property or family records for a case-specific review.

  3. 03

    Advice & Authorisation

    Discuss available remedies, likely procedural requirements, and the scope of engagement. Where needed, arrange a properly executed authority or power of attorney.

  4. 04

    Proceedings & Updates

    Coordinate filings and representation in the appropriate forum, with updates on material developments and any steps requiring your participation.

Remote coordination can reduce unnecessary travel, but does not replace attendance when required by law or a court order. Jurisdiction, timelines, fees, and any need for personal participation are assessed for each matter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I manage an Indian legal matter while living abroad?

Many consultations, document reviews, and procedural steps can be coordinated remotely through an advocate or duly authorised representative. Personal attendance, original documents, or evidence may still be required. Video appearances and exemptions depend on the forum and its orders.

How can an NRI address illegal occupation of property in India?

Start with a review of title documents, possession records, and the circumstances of occupation. Depending on the facts, remedies may include a legal notice, a possession or partition suit, an injunction, or tenancy proceedings. Criminal remedies require a separate assessment of the alleged conduct.

How is a power of attorney signed overseas used in India?

The document should clearly identify the authorised acts. Execution and authentication requirements depend on the country and the intended use; consular attestation or apostille may be relevant. Stamping, adjudication, and registration requirements in India must also be checked before use.

Do I need a succession certificate to inherit property?

A succession certificate generally concerns debts and securities, not title to immovable property. Depending on the asset, personal law, and whether there is a will, the required process may instead involve probate, letters of administration, mutation, or other succession documentation.

Can an NRI divorce case be handled without travelling to India?

An advocate can coordinate advice, filings, and representation, but attendance requirements depend on the type of proceedings and the court. Requests for video conferencing, an exemption, or an authorised representative are considered case by case and are not automatically granted.

What should I provide for an initial consultation?

Share a brief chronology, the location of the dispute, copies of relevant agreements or ownership records, notices and court orders, and any approaching deadlines. The advocate will identify additional documents and any authority needed to act on your behalf.

Discuss Your Legal Matter in India

Contact our chamber to arrange a consultation. Share the nature of your matter, the relevant Indian location, and any urgent deadlines so the team can assess the next steps.

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This page provides general information, not legal advice. Remedies and procedural requirements depend on the facts and applicable law; no outcome is guaranteed.