Criminal Lawyer in Siliguri
A criminal case usually arrives without warning: a phone call from the police, an arrest late at night, a summons in the post, or an FIR filed after a family or business quarrel. The first few days decide a great deal, from whether someone stays in custody to whether a weak case is stopped early. As a criminal lawyer in Siliguri since 1982, our chamber on Hill Cart Road, opposite Meghdoot Cinema Hall, helps the accused, their families and people who have been wronged take the right next step calmly.
Since 1 July 2024 criminal cases run under three new laws: the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 (BNSS) for procedure, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 (BNS) for offences, and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023 (BSA) for evidence. Offences committed before that date are still charged under the IPC, and some cases already pending then continue under the CrPC. Each page below gives the new section with the old CrPC or IPC number in brackets, because people, police and older orders still use the old numbers.
In and around Siliguri most cases begin at a police station of the Siliguri Police Commissionerate, such as Siliguri, Pradhannagar, Matigara, Bagdogra, Bhaktinagar or New Jalpaiguri, or at a Darjeeling district station for Naxalbari, Kharibari and Phansidewa. Remand, bail and trials of most offences happen before the ACJM and Judicial Magistrates at the Siliguri court complex. Serious cases, anticipatory bail and appeals go to the Additional Sessions Judges sitting at Siliguri. The Calcutta High Court circuit bench at Jalpaiguri hears quashing petitions, High Court bail and appeals from sessions trials.
The pages are grouped by where you are in the process: bail and arrest, FIRs and complaints, trials and defence, and appeals. Each explains what happens next, your rights, the court involved, the papers to bring and realistic timelines. None of them promises a result, because bail and judgments are for the court. Our fee for criminal work starts at Rupees 20000, and court fees, if any, are extra.
Every page is reviewed by Adv. Abhishek Agarwal. The advocates in the chamber are Ramesh Kumar Agarwal, Abhishek Agarwal and Khushboo Agarwal Goyal, and the chamber also works as a Notary Public for the affidavits that bail and quashing petitions often need.
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Criminal matter work at this chamber starts at Rupees 20000. Court fees, if any, are extra. Send the details on WhatsApp and we'll reply with the exact cost.
Criminal lawyer help with bail and arrest
Anticipatory Bail in Siliguri: Applying Before an ArrestAnticipatory bail in Siliguri under BNSS s.482: when you can apply, Sessions Court or Jalpaiguri circuit bench, papers and next steps. Call the chamber.Regular Bail in Siliguri After an ArrestRegular bail in Siliguri after an arrest: magistrate or Sessions Court, BNSS s.480 and s.483, default bail, sureties and what the family should do now.Police Investigation Lawyer in Siliguri: Notices, Questioning and SearchesPolice investigation lawyer in Siliguri: BNSS notices, questioning at the police station, searches, seizure and your rights. Call before you go in.FIRs and complaints
FIR Filing in Siliguri: How to Lodge a Police ComplaintFIR filing in Siliguri under BNSS s.173: zero FIR, e-FIR, what to write, and what to do if the police station refuses. Get the complaint drafted today.Quashing of FIR for Siliguri Cases at the Jalpaiguri Circuit BenchQuashing of FIR from Siliguri under BNSS s.528 at the Calcutta High Court Jalpaiguri bench: grounds, settlement cases, papers and timelines. Call us.Criminal Complaint Before Magistrate in SiliguriCriminal complaint before magistrate in Siliguri under BNSS s.223: when to use it, ACJM court steps, summons, and what to do if you are summoned. Call.Trials and defence
Criminal Trial Defence Lawyer in Siliguri: From Chargesheet to JudgmentCriminal trial defence lawyer in Siliguri: chargesheet copies, discharge, charge framing, cross-examination and judgment at ACJM and Sessions courts.Cheque Bounce Case Defence in Siliguri: Summoned Under Section 138Cheque bounce case defence in Siliguri for the accused: summons under NI Act s.138, bail, interim compensation, defences and settlement. Call today.Cheating Case Lawyer in Siliguri: BNS 318 (IPC 420) and FraudCheating case lawyer in Siliguri for BNS s.318 (IPC 420), breach of trust and forgery cases: filing a complaint, defending one, bail and settlement.Dowry and Domestic Violence Case in Siliguri: 498A, BNS 85 and the PWDV ActDowry and domestic violence case in Siliguri: BNS s.85 (IPC 498A), Dowry Prohibition Act and PWDV Act 2005, for wives and for accused families. Call.Criminal Trespass Case in Siliguri: Land, Locks and Damage to PropertyCriminal trespass case in Siliguri under BNS s.329: land grabbing, broken locks, damage to property, section 164 BNSS possession disputes. Call us.Appeals
Criminal Appeal and Revision from Siliguri CourtsCriminal appeal from a Siliguri court: Sessions Court or Jalpaiguri circuit bench, BNSS s.415, time limits, suspension of sentence and revisions. Call.Who comes to us for criminal matters
- Families whose relative has just been arrested and is to be produced in court
- People who fear arrest after an FIR or complaint has been filed against them
- Anyone served a police notice to appear for questioning
- Victims of fraud, assault, trespass or domestic violence who need an FIR or a complaint filed properly
- People summoned in a cheque bounce, cheating or 498A case
- Accused persons facing trial before a magistrate or Sessions Court in Siliguri
- People convicted, or complainants after an acquittal, who want to appeal
Courts and offices involved
- Siliguri Police Commissionerate stations, including the Women and Cyber Crime police stations, for FIRs, notices and questioning
- ACJM and Judicial Magistrates, Siliguri court complex, for remand, bail, complaint cases and most trials
- Additional District and Sessions Judges at Siliguri for anticipatory bail, sessions trials and appeals from magistrates
- Jalpaiguri district courts for cases from Jalpaiguri-side police stations
- Calcutta High Court circuit bench at Jalpaiguri for quashing, High Court bail, revisions and criminal appeals
- Executive Magistrate (SDO), Siliguri, for possession disputes and peace proceedings
Questions people ask about criminal matters in Siliguri
What should the family do right after an arrest in Siliguri?
Find out the police station and case number, call an advocate before the person is produced in court, and arrange two sureties with ID and property or salary papers. The first bail plea is usually made at the first production.
Which court hears criminal cases in Siliguri?
Most cases are heard by the ACJM and Judicial Magistrates at the Siliguri court complex. Serious offences and anticipatory bail go to the Sessions Judges sitting at Siliguri, and the Calcutta High Court circuit bench at Jalpaiguri hears quashing petitions and higher appeals.
How much does a criminal lawyer charge in Siliguri?
Criminal work at this chamber starts at Rupees 20000, depending on the case and the court. Court fees, if any, are extra. Send the details on WhatsApp for an exact figure.
Can you promise bail or an acquittal?
No advocate can. Bail and judgments are decided by the court on the facts and the law. We explain your realistic options and present your case as strongly as the record allows.
Do the new BNSS and BNS apply to my case?
They apply to offences and proceedings from 1 July 2024. Cases about earlier offences still use the IPC for the offence, and pending proceedings may continue under the CrPC. Your advocate will check which applies.
This page is general information for people in Siliguri and North Bengal. It is not legal advice for your papers. Rules, stamp requirements and office practice change. Call the chamber before you rely on it.