Frequently asked questions

Answers to common questions about consulting S and S Legal Advisors.

Which courts do the firm's advocates appear in?

They appear before the courts at Siliguri, the Calcutta High Court at Kolkata and its Circuit Bench at Jalpaiguri, consumer commissions and tribunals in North Bengal, and courts in Sikkim.

In which languages can I consult the firm?

English, Bengali, Nepali and Hindi.

Can someone outside Siliguri consult the firm?

Clients in Kolkata, Gangtok, Darjeeling, Malda and elsewhere can arrange a visit to the Siliguri Corporate Office or the Kolkata Representative Office by prior appointment.

Is the information on this website legal advice?

No. It is general information published in line with the Bar Council of India Rules. Advice depends on the facts of a case and is given only after an engagement is confirmed.

How do I know the firm has accepted my matter?

Only through a written confirmation from the firm. A message through the form, an email or a call is not an engagement.

What should I bring to a first consultation?

Bring any court summons or notice, the FIR or complaint copy, bank statements, property papers or agreements that relate to the matter, and a photo identity document. The advocate will tell you what else is needed.

Disclaimer

The information contained on this website is provided solely for general informational purposes and to describe the legal services and professional particulars of S and S Legal Advisors.

By accessing this website, you acknowledge that you are seeking information on your own initiative. The website does not constitute an invitation, advertisement, solicitation, or inducement to engage the services of any advocate, to the extent prohibited by applicable law or professional conduct rules.

The information available on this website should not be construed as legal advice or as creating an advocate-client relationship. No visitor should act or refrain from acting on the basis of website content without obtaining appropriate legal advice.

Although reasonable care is taken to maintain accurate information, S and S Legal Advisors makes no representation that all website content is complete, current, or applicable to every individual circumstance.

Accessing or using this website does not establish an advocate-client relationship. Any engagement of legal services is subject to separate communication, conflict checks, and acceptance by the firm, where applicable.

The website is intended to provide general information about the firm, its professional particulars, and relevant areas of law, subject to applicable professional conduct requirements.

Complaints about an advocate

A complaint about the professional conduct of an advocate is made to the State Bar Council on whose roll the advocate is enrolled. Under Section 35 of the Advocates Act, 1961 the State Bar Council refers a complaint of professional or other misconduct to its Disciplinary Committee.

A complaint is made as a signed and verified petition, with the prescribed fee, in the format the State Bar Council provides. Please check the current format and fee with the Bar Council.

Bar Council of West Bengal

Bar Council of India
www.barcouncilofindia.org/