Lexis Nexis’s Law Relating to Notaries by S K Sarvaria – 1st Edition 2024.

Assuming the importance of notarial acts for the general public and the corporate sector, a single error in document authentication can derail massive financial and legal transactions. Law Relating to Notaries (1st Edition, 2024), published by LexisNexis, is engineered to prevent these compliance failures. Co-authored by former District & Sessions Judge Sh. S.K. Sarvaria and practicing advocate Mr. Apoorv Sarvaria, this commentary breaks down the Notaries Act, 1952 and the Notaries Rules, 1956, providing a highly actionable blueprint for both the Bar and the Bench.

The True Scope of a Notary Public

Most professionals underestimate the sheer statutory power vested in a Notary. This treatise moves beyond basic document stamping to detail expanded powers:

• Authentication & Affidavits: Precise breakdowns of the legal requirements for the verification, authentication, certification, and attestation of high-stakes instruments and oaths.

• Arbitration & Mediation: Highlights the often-overlooked provisions allowing notaries to legally act as arbitrators, mediators, or conciliators in corporate and civil disputes.

• Trial Evidence: Explains the procedural mechanisms through which a notary can act as a commissioner to officially record evidence in civil and criminal trials.

International Jurisdictions & Real-World Application

In an era of globalized business operations, verifying documents for foreign use is critical. This book covers all relevant legislations that make a notarial act significant not just nationally, but for international jurisdictions.

• Global Insights: Offers comparative insights into how notarial acts are conducted and legally treated in other countries, such as the United States.

• Practical Case Studies: Includes real-world examples and case studies to illustrate exactly how the Notaries Act is applied during high-pressure legal scenarios.

Who Should Buy This Book?

• Notary Publics & Oath Commissioners: The ultimate, mandatory handbook for maintaining eligibility, managing renewals, and performing duties in strict compliance with the law.

• Law Firms & Corporate Legal Departments: Essential for ensuring that commercial contracts, B2B agreements, and foreign investment documents are legally airtight.

• Judges & Judicial Officers: A trusted, definitive reference for evaluating the admissibility and validity of notarized evidence and affidavits submitted to the court.

About the Authors

Sh. S. K. Sarvaria & Mr. Apoorv Sarvaria

Sh. S. K. Sarvaria and Mr. Apoorv Sarvaria are a highly regarded father-and-son legal duo in India, combining dense judicial experience with modern corporate and litigation expertise.

Sh. S. K. Sarvaria is a former District & Sessions Judge who served in the Delhi Higher Judicial Service (DHJS) until 2013. During his distinguished career, he presided over District Courts, Courts of Session, and served as a Registrar in the Delhi High Court.

Mr. Apoorv Sarvaria is an Advocate and former Judge, currently serving as a Partner at VGC Law Firm where he handles complex dispute resolution, insolvency, and commercial litigation. Having previously served as a judge in the New Delhi District Courts and managed the administration of the Delhi International Arbitration Centre (DIAC), his operational insights ensure this book is fiercely practical for modern litigators.

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