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I gave money to friend in abroad only WhatsApp proof


09-Jan-2026 (In Recovery Law)
I gave money to friend in abroad except WhatsApp proof where he said he will pay me. except this I don’t have any evidence. Both of us are in India. I approached lawyer he is saying My case is out of jurisdiction. Because cause of action and payment made when we both are in uk, nothing happened in India. I cannot recover money?
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Answer #1
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Your lawyer is not fully correct. Even if the loan was advanced when both parties were in the UK, Indian courts can still have jurisdiction because both of you are now residing in India and the obligation to repay is continuing in nature. WhatsApp chats where the borrower admits liability or promises to repay are valid electronic evidence under the Indian Evidence Act if supported with a certificate under Section 65B. These messages can establish existence of a debt. You can issue a legal notice from India demanding repayment. If payment is not made, you may file a civil suit for recovery of money under Order 37 CPC (summary suit) or a regular recovery suit in the court where the defendant presently resides in India. Additionally, if there was dishonest intention from the beginning, a criminal complaint for cheating under Section 420 IPC can also be considered in India, since the effect of the offence is being suffered here. The limitation period is 3 years from the last written acknowledgment or promise to pay. Do not delay, as jurisdiction is not barred merely because the transaction happened abroad.
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Answer #2
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Hi there, you can definitely recover your money. It's true that transactions happened outside India aren't within the jurisdiction. However, based on your facts filing a case in India is possible. It's advisable to contact me and provide requisite details to assist you better.
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Answer #3
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Since both parties are now in India, you can file a Summary Suit under Order 37 of the CPC where the defendant resides. WhatsApp chats and bank transfers are valid evidence in Indian courts as per the concerned provisions of law.
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Answer #4
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This is a civil jurisdiction, even if you have given money abroad n you have sufficient evidences, then as per CPC u can file the case where your debtor resides ! Plz n in touch to understand the legalities
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Answer #5
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Yes, you can still try to recover your money. Even if the payment was made in the UK, since both of you are now in India, you can file a civil recovery suit in India based on WhatsApp messages as proof. Courts do accept WhatsApp chats as evidence. If Indian courts refuse jurisdiction, then the only option is to file a case in the UK. So the money is not lost, but you must take proper legal steps in the correct court.
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