Received a Summons or Warrant from an Indian Court? What NRIs Should Do
What to do when a summons, notice or warrant from an Indian court reaches you abroad: checking it is genuine, civil vs criminal, deadlines, appearing through a lawyer, exemption from appearance, and the risks of ignoring it.
BNS, BNSS and BSA: What India’s New Criminal Laws Mean for NRIs
India replaced the IPC, CrPC and Evidence Act on 1 July 2024. What changed for NRIs involved in criminal cases: new section numbers, zero and e-FIRs, electronic summons, trial in absentia, bail and electronic evidence.
Reactivating a Dormant or Inoperative Bank Account in India from Abroad
Why Indian bank accounts become inoperative, what happens to unclaimed deposits, and how an NRI can reactivate an account or reclaim money from abroad, including KYC updates and escalation.
Rental Income from Indian Property: Tax and TDS for NRIs
How rent from an Indian property is taxed for NRIs: computing taxable income, the tenant's duty to deduct TDS, lower deduction certificates, filing a return, joint ownership and remitting rent abroad.
Abandoned by an NRI Spouse: Legal Remedies in India
Legal options for a spouse — usually a wife — deserted in India or abroad by an NRI husband: maintenance, residence and protection orders, divorce, criminal complaints, passport action and help from Indian missions.
