Expert Reports, Opinions & Witness Statements on Indian Property, Inheritance, Succession & Family Law for Foreign Courts
At Wazir Solicitors & Co, we specialise in providing independent Expert Reports, Expert Opinions and Expert Witness Statements on Indian law for use before foreign courts in the UK, Canada, Australia, the EU and beyond. Our expertise covers Indian property law, inheritance law, succession law, family law and matrimonial disputes. These services are critical in cross-border legal proceedings where courts require reliable expert evidence on Indian law.
Independent Expert Reports on Indian Law
We prepare detailed Indian Law Expert Reports tailored for international litigation and arbitration. Our reports explain the applicable provisions of Indian statutes, judicial precedents, and personal laws (Hindu, Muslim, Christian and others). Foreign law firms regularly engage us to provide clarity on complex Indian inheritance rights, property ownership, succession certificates, wills, probate and matrimonial obligations.
Expert Opinions for Cross-Border Disputes
Our Expert Opinions on Indian law are structured to meet the evidentiary requirements of foreign courts. Whether it involves Indian divorce law, matrimonial property rights, dowry claims, guardianship issues, or inheritance of property in India, we provide opinions in a format acceptable to judges and tribunals abroad.
Expert Witness Statements
We provide written Expert Witness Statements as well as oral/video testimony in accordance with international practice. This includes recorded video evidence for filing before the foreign courts and written Reports, Opinion, Statement by way of Affidavits for UK, Canadian, Australian, USA EU courts and beyond. Our role is to explain how Indian law applies to the facts of the case, helping courts arrive at a fair and informed decision.
Areas of Expertise
- Indian Property Law: ownership disputes, transfer of property, ancestral property rights, joint family property.
- Inheritance & Succession Law: wills, probate, intestate succession, succession certificates under the Indian Succession Act, 1925.
- Family & Matrimonial Law: divorce, annulment, child custody, maintenance, domestic violence, dowry cases.
- Cross-Border Probate: enforcement of foreign wills in India, recognition of Indian wills abroad, inheritance disputes involving NRIs.
Why Foreign Law Firms Engage Us
International solicitors and barristers rely on us because:
- We are multi-jurisdictions qualified (Advocate in India, Solicitor of England & Wales and Registered in Ireland).
- Our reports are independent, unbiased and admissible in foreign courts.
- We have provided expert evidence in cases before the UK courts, Canadian courts and the Supreme Court of British Columbia.
- We ensure compliance with international expert evidence rules.
Process of Engagement
The process of obtaining an Indian Law Expert Report or Expert Witness Statement is straightforward:
- Foreign law firm contacts us with the case details and specific questions.
- We provide a scope of work, timeline and fee quotation.
- Upon engagement, we prepare a draft report or opinion supported with legal references and case law.
- The final expert report or statement is delivered in compliance with the foreign court’s procedural requirements.
Applicable Indian Laws Covered
- The Indian Succession Act, 1925
- The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
- The Hindu Succession Act, 1956
- The Indian Divorce Act, 1869 (applicable to Christians)
- The Special Marriage Act, 1954
- The Guardians and Wards Act, 1890
- The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (relevant to probate and succession)
Contact Us
If your law firm requires Expert Reports, Opinions or Witness Statements on Indian law, please Contact Us. You may also book an Appointment or send us an Online Legal Query.
Consultation fee is applicable. Services available for UK, Canada, Australia, EU and other jurisdictions.
