A Mongolian business can recover money from an Indian party through a legal notice, a commercial summary suit, a suit for refund of advances, a cheque case, insolvency proceedings, or enforcement of an arbitration award. A Mongolian judgment cannot be executed directly in India.
- Document route
- Mongolian notary and apostille, or Indian Embassy attestation
- Time difference
- IST is 2h30 behind Mongolia all year
- Cheque cases
- Section 138, NI Act 1881
- Civil suit
- Order XXXVII CPC
Money Recovery from India from Mongolia: how it works
We review the contract, payments and correspondence, send a legal notice and, if needed, file the appropriate proceedings after pre-institution mediation.
Recovered money is remitted to Mongolia through banking channels.
Before filing, we check whether the Indian party is still trading and has assets, using company filings and court records, so that you do not spend money on a decree that cannot be enforced.
If the contract had an arbitration clause, we advise whether arbitration or a court claim is quicker in your case.
For small claims, a well-drafted legal notice followed by negotiation often recovers the money without litigation.
What clients in Mongolia should know
- Do not let the three-year limitation period run out.
- Keep proof of every payment.
- Future contracts should carry a clear arbitration clause.
Step by step from Mongolia
Video consultation
A call at a time that suits Mongolia, after we have read your documents.
Documents signed in Mongolia
Mongolian notary and apostille, or Indian Embassy 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 Mongolia where needed.
The full guide
This page covers what changes when you are in Mongolia. For the law, the documents and the step-by-step procedure, read our main page on Money Recovery from India, or see all services for clients in Mongolia and the Disputes & Enforcement practice area.
Questions from clients in Mongolia
Can we sue from Mongolia?
Yes, through an apostilled power of attorney.
Can our award be enforced in India?
Generally yes.
Can we claim interest?
Yes, as agreed or allowed by the court.
Is a legal notice worth sending?
Yes, many Indian parties pay or settle once they receive a formal notice.
How long does a commercial suit take?
Often one to two years, depending on the court and any defence raised.