Uttar Dinajpur and Dakshin Dinajpur lie south of Siliguri along the road to Malda. Raiganj is the headquarters of Uttar Dinajpur, Islampur is a sub-divisional town in the same district, and Balurghat is the headquarters of Dakshin Dinajpur. The firm’s advocates in Siliguri act in matters from these towns before the local courts and, on appeal, before the Calcutta High Court.
Forums
- District and Sessions Court, Raiganj: civil suits, sessions trials, appeals and revisions for Uttar Dinajpur.
- Court complex at Islampur: matters of the Islampur sub-division, including bail and complaint cases before the Magistrate.
- District Court at Balurghat for Dakshin Dinajpur matters.
- Calcutta High Court: appeals, writs and bail.
- Consumer Commission, Motor Accident Claims Tribunal and revenue authorities for each district.
Matters the firm handles
- Criminal: bail and anticipatory bail, defence at trial, and appeals. See Criminal Litigation & Bail.
- Property and land: partition, title, possession and mutation. See Civil, Property & Commercial Disputes.
- Family law: divorce, maintenance and custody for couples in the Dinajpur districts. See Matrimonial & Family Law.
- Cyber fraud and bank account freezes, including freezes ordered by police in another State after a complaint against an account held here. See Bank Account Freeze Remedies.
- Motor accident claims on the roads through the Dinajpur districts. See Motor Accident Claims.
Working with clients in the Dinajpur districts
Clients here often have family, land or business in more than one place: Islampur and Raiganj near the Bihar border, Siliguri for trade and Kolkata for work. The firm identifies the right forum for each part of the matter and keeps the papers in one place at the Siliguri Corporate Office. The advocates work in Bengali, Hindi and English.
Frequently asked questions
Which court hears a case from Islampur?
The Magistrate or civil court of the Islampur sub-division for most local matters, and the District Court at Raiganj for matters above their jurisdiction and for appeals.
Can the firm help if my account was frozen after a complaint from another State?
The firm can advise on the steps, which usually include an application in the court with jurisdiction over the complaint, and can coordinate with counsel in that State. See the bank freeze page.
Can I consult in Hindi?
Yes. The firm works in Hindi, Bengali, Nepali and English.
Is Balurghat covered?
The firm acts in matters from Dakshin Dinajpur on request, subject to the facts of the case.
Contact particulars: Siliguri Corporate Office; Kolkata Representative Office.
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