Can you sue someone living in another country?

Can you sue someone living in another country?

The short answer to this question is yes. You can sue someone from another country just as you can be sued in the United States by someone from another country. As for other legal situations, you can hire a lawyer in the country where the defendant lives to get a case started.

What to do if someone is harassing you from another country?

As he is in another country, at least you are safe. Make a record of all the evidence of harassment (copies of emails etc, up to this point) and then eliminate all the ways he can contact you directly. Change your phone number and email address, and take a break from Facebook for a while if you have mutual friends.

Can an American sue a foreigner?

A foreigner can sue a US person. Jurisdictionally that would usually have to be in the state her friend lives. She should talk to an international business attorney about drafting the contract, or other options she may have based on the specific circumstances.

Can a non US citizen sue in court?

Over the years, the right of a non-citizen to file a lawsuit has been expanded to include lawsuits filed in state courts. However, in state court lawsuits where diversity of citizenship is an issue, either party may ask that the case be removed (“transferred”) to a federal court for trial.

Can I file a case against a foreigner?

Generally in India, the sovereignty of the foreign state or entity is recognized under Section 86 of the Civil Procedure Code. The Section 86 of the Civil Procedure Code has prescribed exceptions, immunity and conditions to foreign nationals or entities under which they can be sued.

Can a foreigner file a writ petition in India?

A foreign company can only invoke the writ jurisdiction of High Court under Article 226 for enforcement of its Legal Rights as well as for Fundamental Rights which are available to non-citizens as well such as in Article 14,20, 21 etc.

How can I sue in India?

The first step to initiate a suit is to file a plaint. A plaint is a written complaint or allegation. The party who files it is known as “plaintiff” and the party against whom it is filed is known as “Defendant”.

How can an NRI file a case in India?

You have to come personalley in the court having jurisdiction to try and entetain the complaint which you want to file.

How do I file a case against an NRI?

If your NRI husband has abandoned you in India, you can immediately file a complaint/ FIR under 498A IPC on grounds of cruelty with the police in the local police station in the area where you were abandoned.

Does NRI have to file tax return?

Yes, you need to file the Income Tax and you will be liable to pay tax as per the rules applied to NRI.

What are the rights of NRI in India?

A non-resident Indian (NRI) or person of Indian origin (PIO), can inherit any immovable property in India, whether it is residential or commercial. They can even inherit agricultural land or a farmhouse, which they are otherwise not entitled to acquire by way of purchase.

What is proof of NRI status?

To prove NRI status, one has to submit any of the following documents as proof of residence abroad: Employment Details. Student Status. Dependent Visa Status, or. A copy of Resident Permit of the country where the individual is residing.