High Court at Calcutta
Matters may include civil, criminal, constitutional and writ proceedings, bail applications, appeals, revisions and service matters within the Court’s jurisdiction. The appropriate remedy depends on the case, its facts and procedural stage.
Supreme Court of India
Proceedings may include appeals, special leave petitions and constitutional or other matters falling within the Supreme Court’s jurisdiction. The available route and requirements depend on the applicable law and the history of the case.
District & Sessions Courts
Representation may involve civil disputes, criminal trials, bail proceedings, cheque dishonour complaints, appeals and other matters before the appropriate District, Sessions or trial court.
Consumer Disputes Redressal Commissions
Consumer matters may be brought before the District, State or National Commission, as applicable. Disputes can concern defective goods, deficient services, unfair trade practices, compensation, enforcement and appeals.
RERA Authorities & Appellate Tribunals
Real estate matters may involve delayed possession, refund or compensation claims, builder-buyer disputes, regulatory complaints and appeals before the authority or appellate forum with jurisdiction.
Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT)
Banking and debt recovery disputes may involve proceedings before the DRT, including matters arising under applicable recovery laws and challenges or appeals where the statute provides for them.
Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT)
Service matters for government employees may include disputes about disciplinary action, transfers, appointment, promotion, termination, pension and other service conditions, subject to the Tribunal’s jurisdiction.
Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT)
Matters may concern service conditions, appointments, enrolment and appeals or complaints connected with court-martial proceedings, as provided by the governing law and within the Tribunal’s jurisdiction.
Intellectual Property Forums
Trademark, copyright and patent matters may involve the relevant registry or authority, an appellate forum or a civil court, depending on the right involved, the dispute and the relief sought.
Other Statutory Forums & Authorities
Land and mutation matters, regulatory questions and statutory appeals may be taken before the revenue authority, commission, tribunal or court that has jurisdiction. The proper forum depends on the subject and the relief required.
We assist clients based outside West Bengal, including overseas clients, with matters in Kolkata, and West Bengal clients with matters in other states, where the case falls within our practice and is accepted. Initial discussions and document coordination can often be handled remotely. E-filing, video hearings and any requirement for personal attendance depend on the relevant forum and the particular case.
Forum, procedure and available remedies depend on the facts, documents, jurisdiction and applicable law. For details of the work covered, see Practice Areas.