Notes & Updates

Notes from the chambers.

Plain-language notes on the property, family, criminal and business matters that come up most often — written for people navigating the Indian legal system, especially from abroad.

Handling a property dispute in India while living abroad

Civil & Property Law

Do you really need to fly back for a property dispute?

A Power of Attorney covers more than most people expect — appearances, registration, even execution of a sale deed. Here's what actually needs you in the room, and what doesn't.

12 Aug 2026 · 6 min read

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Criminal Law

What happens in the first 48 hours after an FIR

Custody, notice under Section 35, and the window for anticipatory bail — the decisions made early often shape everything that follows.

5 Aug 2026·5 min read

Family & Matrimonial

Mutual consent divorce: how long does it actually take?

The six-month cooling-off period isn't always mandatory. Here's when it can be waived, and a realistic timeline for the rest.

28 Jul 2026·4 min read

Documentation

Five documents every NRI should keep updated

An expired PoA or an unregistered will causes more delay than almost anything else. A short checklist worth revisiting yearly.

15 Jul 2026·5 min read

What Section 138 means for a bounced cheque

Cheque Bounce

Cheque bounced? Here's what Section 138 actually means

A dishonoured cheque isn't automatically a criminal case — but the 30-day notice period is where most people lose their advantage.

2 Jul 2026·5 min read

Corporate & Business

Setting up a private limited company from abroad

Digital signatures, a resident director, and a registered office — the three requirements that surprise most first-time NRI founders.

20 Jun 2026·6 min read

Options when a builder delays possession

Consumer & Service

When a builder delays possession: your options

RERA complaints move faster than civil suits in most cases, but not always. Here's how to pick the forum that fits.

8 Jun 2026·5 min read

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