Foreign Divorce Decree on Indian Territory: Validity & Execution
Introduction In the era of globalization, with millions of Indian families relocating to foreign lands, international family law has gained prominence. The Indian community abroad , with over 32 million Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs), often faces legal complications due to cross-border family disputes. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, around 2.5 million Indians migrate each year, with more than half married. This migration, combined with the rise in marital disputes , requires understanding how foreign divorce decrees and matrimonial judgments can be enforced in India. While many Indian married couples may initially relocate alone and later bring their partners or children, marital problems can arise in such cases, this may lead to legal disputes. These issues frequently result in divorce, child custody or other family-related legal proceedings in foreign courts. To help resolve such disputes, the international family law system ...