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Karan S. Thukral: Best NRI Lawyer Property Disputes, Fraud & Succession in India

For NRIs, property in India is both an asset and a challenge. Distance, bureaucracy, fraud, and family conflicts often turn property ownership into a stressful ordeal. Whether it is protecting an ancestral home, selling an apartment, recovering possession, or claiming inheritance rights, you need a law firm that can act quickly, decisively, and transparently in India while you remain abroad. At Thukral Law Associates, we specialize in end-to-end property legal solutions for NRIs. We combine litigation strength with settlement strategies, so your case doesn’t languish in courts. With a central office in Paschim Vihar, New Delhi, and associates across India, we ensure seamless representation in property matters wherever your assets are located

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Thukral Law associates are one of the most presumed law offices in India on purpose. The associates and the staff are exceptionally proficient and effectively agreeable. Mr. Thukral himself handles the cases with complete transparency and uprightness. My case was dealt with well overall and I was refreshed at each progression of the procedures.

Mr. Raj Bahadur

Extremely Professional and Charismatic Lawyer having highly impressive drafting & arguing skills. Also, the transparency level they have with their clients is just great despite of the fact that they are running an International Law firm.

Mr. Mohit Gupta

I stay in US, the office lawyers were available and the communication with Mr.Thukral was exceptionally professional and smooth. Communication plays a vital role for a client to discuss a matter from time to time with his Attorney and in my case it was absolutely praiseworthy. I can’t thank Mr.Thukral enough.

Mr. Ishpreet Singh

Our Services for NRIs (Exhaustive Overview)

1. Property Disputes & Litigation

● Partition suits among siblings and co-owners
● Recovery of possession from illegal occupants or tenants
● Title disputes involving forgery, double sale, or defective deeds
● Injunctions to prevent unauthorized sales or encroachments
● Specific performance suits for agreements to sell

2. Inheritance, Wills & Succession

● Succession Certificates for bank deposits, Demat, FDs, insurance
● Probate/Letters of Administration for Wills involving immovable property
● Mutation of records in municipal/revenue offices
● Advising on coparcenary rights for daughters and other heirs
● Locker access and estate administration

3. Sale & Purchase Transactions

● Due diligence: chain of title, encumbrance certificate, litigation checks
● Drafting & registration of Sale Deeds and Agreements to Sell
● Power of Attorney (POA) drafting, consular attestation, and registration
● FEMA compliance for remittance of sale proceeds abroad
● Stamp duty adjudication and registry support

4. Builder-Buyer & RERA Matters

● Refunds with interest under RERA Section 18
● Delayed possession claims against developers
● Consumer forum complaints for deficiency in service
● Dual-track strategy: RERA + Consumer for maximum relief
● Execution proceedings to enforce orders

5. Property Management Services

● Tenant management: drafting leases, renewals, and evictions
● Regular property inspection to prevent illegal encroachment
● Payment of dues: taxes, utilities, society charges
● Emergency legal action in case of trespass
● Consolidated annual reporting for absentee NRIs

6. Criminal & Fraud Matters

● FIRs for fraud/forgery in property transactions
● Quashing of FIRs under CrPC Section 482 after settlements
● Anticipatory bail for NRI accused in property-linked cases
● Look-Out Circular (LOC) withdrawal to restore international travel

7. Family Settlements & Mediation

● Settlement deeds to avoid prolonged litigation
● Mediation among heirs for peaceful resolution
● Drafting enforceable family arrangements

Our Approach: Transparent, Strategic, Result-Oriented

Initial Consultation: Zoom/phone/WhatsApp — we assess facts and options.
Document Review: titles, wills, agreements, builder contracts.
Strategic Filing: litigation, RERA, consumer, police complaints, registry filings.
Interim Protection: injunctions, stay orders, possession orders.
Execution & Closure: mutation, decree enforcement, repatriation of funds.

Jurisdictions We Regularly Appear In

● Delhi High Court & District Courts
● RERA Authorities: HRERA, UPRERA, MahaRERA
● Consumer Commissions: District, State, and National levels
● Revenue & Municipal Authorities: mutation and property records
● Tribunals & Appellate forums for property, tenancy, and inheritance disputes

Process Guides (Step-by-Step)

How NRIs Can Sell Property Without Travelling

Draft specific POA with sale powers.
Execute at Indian Consulate or apostille authority.
Adjudicate stamp duty in India.
Register POA with Sub-Registrar.
Attorney executes Sale Deed.
Proceeds remitted abroad under FEMA.

How to Obtain a Succession Certificate

Prepare petition under Section 372 ISA.
File in District Court with death certificate & heir details.
Court issues notice/citations.
Evidence recorded.
Succession Certificate granted.
Submit to banks/brokerages for release of funds.

How to Claim RERA Refunds

File complaint with RERA authority under Section 18.
Developer files reply (often force majeure defence).
Hearings and final order for refund/interest.
File execution application.
Coercive steps if builder defaults (attachment, arrest warrants).

Detailed FAQs

Q1. Can I sell my Indian property while abroad?

Yes. With a consulate-attested Power of Attorney, properly stamped and registered, we complete the sale and remit proceeds abroad.

Q2. What if my sibling refuses to partition ancestral property?

We file a partition suit with injunctions to stop any sale; courts appoint Local Commissioners for valuation and possession.

Q3. Is a locker covered by Succession Certificate?

No. Locker contents require Probate/Letters of Administration or court-supervised inventory.

Q4. How fast can I get a RERA refund?

6–12 months depending on state authority backlog; execution may take extra time.

Q5. Do daughters have equal rights in ancestral property?

Yes. The Supreme Court (Vineeta Sharma v. Rakesh Sharma) confirmed daughters are coparceners by birth.

Q6. Will I need to appear personally?

Usually not. Courts permit attorney representation and, in many cases, video conferencing.

Q7. How do you handle fraudulent sales?

We file FIRs for fraud/forgery, seek injunctions to freeze transactions, and pursue criminal prosecution alongside civil suits.

Why We Outperform Others

● Comprehensive coverage: litigation, inheritance, RERA, POA sales, property management.
● International accessibility: we work across time-zones.
● Proven record: successful outcomes published in our case studies and blogs.
● Lead generation focus: instant consultation booking, WhatsApp access, transparent timelines.

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NRI Property Law FAQs

Can I sell my Indian property while living abroad?

Yes. With a consulate-attested Power of Attorney (POA), properly stamped and registered, the sale can be completed by an attorney in India, and proceeds remitted abroad under FEMA compliance.

What if a sibling or co-owner refuses to partition ancestral property?

A partition suit can be filed, and if needed, courts appoint Local Commissioners for valuation and possession to resolve disputes.

Do daughters have equal rights in ancestral property?

Yes. The law recognizes daughters as coparceners by birth, entitling them to equal rights in ancestral property.

How fast can I get a RERA refund from a developer?

It usually takes about 6-12 months depending on the backlog in the state RERA authority; execution of orders may add further time.

Will I need to appear personally in court if I live abroad?

Usually not. It is possible to appoint an attorney. In many cases, courts also permit video conferencing or representation without physical presence.

What steps are involved in obtaining a succession certificate for immovable property?

You need the death certificate, details of heirs, file a petition in the district court, issue notices, record evidence, and then the court grants the succession certificate which helps in releasing funds or property titles.

What kinds of property fraud issues do NRIs face, and how are they handled?

Fraud issues include forged deeds, unauthorized or surreptitious sales, and double sales. They are handled via civil suits to recover possession, injunctions to prevent further acts, and sometimes criminal FIRs for forgery or fraud.

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