Indian law, explained and handled without you needing to be in India.
We regularly assist NRIs, overseas citizens of India, foreign nationals, and international businesses with matters that touch Indian jurisdiction - coordinated by video call, secure document exchange, and Power of Attorney.
India’s legal system does not pause for time zones, but it does have specific pathways designed for people who cannot walk into a local courthouse. Lexcrest works regularly with Non-Resident Indians, Overseas Citizens of India, foreign nationals, and international businesses on matters that require Indian legal representation while the client remains abroad.
Where We Help NRI & International Clients
- Property matters – buying, selling, or resolving disputes over property in India, including ancestral property, without needing to travel
- FEMA & RBI compliance – advisory on the Foreign Exchange Management Act for property purchase, repatriation of sale proceeds, and NRI banking and investment rules
- Succession & inheritance – obtaining succession certificates, probate, and legal heir certificates for property or assets left behind in India
- Power of Attorney – drafting and guiding execution of a valid POA from abroad, so a trusted representative can act on your behalf in India
- NRI matrimonial disputes – divorce, maintenance, and child custody matters with a cross-border dimension
- Foreign investment & business entry – structuring advice for foreign nationals and entities investing in or doing business with India
- OCI & visa matters – Overseas Citizen of India applications, long-term visas, and FRRO compliance
- Remote litigation support – coordinating representation in ongoing Indian court matters through video updates and secure document exchange
How the Process Works From Abroad
Most engagements start with a video consultation at a time that works across time zones. Documents are exchanged securely, and where a Power of Attorney is needed, we guide you through execution at your local Indian embassy, consulate, or a notary with apostille, depending on your country of residence. You are kept informed by email and video call throughout, with in-person steps in India handled by us or, where needed, empanelled local counsel.
A Note on Cross-Border Complexity
Matters involving both Indian and foreign law – such as inheritance across two jurisdictions, or a divorce recognised differently in each country – often need coordination with a lawyer in your country of residence as well. We are candid when a matter needs that additional layer of advice, and we can work alongside your local counsel rather than in place of them.
NRI & international clients ask us
Yes, through a properly executed Power of Attorney given to a trusted representative, combined with FEMA-compliant documentation for the transaction and, where applicable, repatriation of funds.
Typically by signing it before the Indian Embassy or Consulate in your country of residence, or by notarising and apostilling it locally, depending on that country's process u2014 we guide you through whichever applies.
Subject to FEMA rules and RBI limits, repatriation is generally permitted for certain categories of property and sale proceeds u2014 the exact conditions depend on how the property was originally acquired.
Yes, including jurisdictional questions about where the divorce should be filed and coordination with counsel in the other country where relevant.
We regularly schedule calls to accommodate clients in North America, the UK, the Gulf, and Southeast Asia u2014 tell us your time zone and we will find a workable slot.