My sister-in-law borrowed ₹8 lakhs from us fifteen years ago to buy a property. She promised to repay us but hasn’t yet. We are US citizens. Can we file a lawsuit in India to get our money back?

Yes, you can file a lawsuit in India to recover the loan amount. As the loan was given in India and the property purchased with it is located in India, Indian courts have jurisdiction. However, you will need to appoint a lawyer in India to represent your case.