We file and defend property cases in India for clients in Iraq through a power of attorney signed at the Indian mission: eviction of tenants, injunctions against relatives, cancellation of forged documents and partition of family property. Evidence can often be recorded by video, so you rarely need to fly home.
- Document route
- Iraqi notary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs legalisation, then Indian mission attestation
- Time difference
- IST is 2h30 ahead of Iraq all year
- Main laws
- CPC 1908, Specific Relief Act 1963, Limitation Act 1963
- Signing abroad
- Notary plus apostille or Indian mission
Property Disputes from Iraq: how it works
We obtain the title, revenue and municipal records and any tenancy agreement, and send notices. Where a tenant refuses to leave, we file for eviction under the state rent law or the Transfer of Property Act; in Punjab, NRI landlords have a special summary right of eviction under section 13-B of the East Punjab rent law.
Where a relative claims ownership or has forged a document, we file for declaration, cancellation and injunction. We keep you informed after every hearing.
Where a family settlement is realistic, we negotiate it and record it in court, which saves years of litigation.
What clients in Iraq should know
- Use registered tenancy agreements.
- Check property records periodically.
- Act early to avoid limitation problems.
Step by step from Iraq
Video consultation
A call at a time that suits Iraq, after we have read your documents.
Documents signed in Iraq
Iraqi notary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs legalisation, then Indian mission attestation
Work in India
Our team files, appears and follows up in India, and shares scans of everything filed.
Result and handover
Certified copies and originals are couriered to you in Iraq where needed.
The full guide
This page covers what changes when you are in Iraq. For the law, the documents and the step-by-step procedure, read our main page on Property Disputes, or see all services for clients in Iraq and the NRI Property Law practice area.
Questions from clients in Iraq
Can I evict my tenant while working in Iraq?
Yes, through a power of attorney and a case in India.
Does the Punjab NRI eviction right apply to me?
If you are an NRI owner of property in Punjab and meet the conditions, yes.
Do I need to attend court?
Usually only for evidence, often by video.