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01 · Family · NRIWhy Every Foreign Divorce Involving an Indian Marriage Requires Cross-Border Legal Advice From the Beginning
Cross-border money gets specialist advice as a matter of course. A cross-border marriage deserves the same care, and the time to get it is before the first response is filed.
By Mitsu Chavda · Read →- 02 · Family Law
Restitution of Conjugal Rights, Consent, and the Question of Marital Rape
I recently watched Chiraiya. It's uncomfortable, heavy, and very easy to dismiss.
By Mitsu Chavda · Read → - 03 · NRI
Repatriating Mortal Remains to India: A Humane and Much-Needed Clarification
When families lose a loved one abroad, the grief itself is overwhelming. Bureaucratic hurdles should not make bringing them home harder.
By Mitsu Chavda · Read → - 04 · Family · Constitutional
Conversion for Convenience vs. Freedom of Choice: Allahabad High Court on Conversion-for-Marriage
The constitutional right to freedom of religion versus the state's duty to ensure conversions are genuine and not a legal shortcut.
By Mitsu Chavda · Read → - 05 · Perspective
The #1 Mistake People Make When Sharing Legal Problems (Emails, Social Media & DMs)
The internet may offer you sympathy, but only a lawyer can offer you protection. Sharing your legal problem online might win you likes, and lose your case.
By Mitsu Chavda · Read → - 06 · NRI · Customs
BMTFT: The Legally Risky World of "Bring Me That From There"
"Bring Me That From There" has emerged as an informal network of travellers carrying goods across international borders. The legal exposure is real.
By Mitsu Chavda · Read → - 07 · Perspective
Operation Sindoor: India's Precision Strike Against Terrorism
In the early hours of May 6–7, 2025, the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor, a strategic, precise, and dignified military response.
By Mitsu Chavda · Read → - 08 · Criminal · NRI
Transit Bail for NRI
By Mitsu Chavda · Read → - 09 · Immigration
Visa Holders, Green Card Holders, and Marijuana, If Illegal for You in the US
By Mitsu Chavda · Read → - 10 · Family Law
Why "Don't Go to Bed Angry" is the Worst Marriage Advice
By Mitsu Chavda · Read → - 11 · Immigration
The Impact of Trump's Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship
By Mitsu Chavda · Read → - 12 · Family Law
Landmark Judgements on Mental Cruelty Against Men by Wives
By Mitsu Chavda · Read → - 13 · Family · NRI
Navigating Surrogacy in India for OCI and NRI
By Mitsu Chavda · Read → - 14 · Documentation · NRI
Basics of Power of Attorney for NRIs
By Mitsu Chavda · Read → - 15 · Family · NRI
Is Your Foreign Divorce Decree Valid in India?
By Mitsu Chavda · Read → - 16 · Family · NRI
Child Adoption for NRIs
By Mitsu Chavda · Read → - 17 · NRI
The Role of NRI Lawyers
By Mitsu Chavda · Read → - 18 · NRI
Understanding Your Jurisdictions (NRI)
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19 · Taxation · NRIDouble Taxation for NRI
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20 · Property · NRIAgriculture Land Laws for NRI
By Mitsu Chavda · Read →- 21 · Family Law
Domestic Violence and Men
By Mitsu Chavda · Read → - 22 · Family · NRI
India's Approach to Child Abduction by a Parent
By Mitsu Chavda · Read → - 23 · Perspective
The Harms of Google / AI Legal Advice
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