Our Services
At Associated Law Chambers, 1990, we provide expert legal representation across a broad range of judicial and quasi-judicial forums in India. Our practice spans the Supreme Court of India, High Courts across all states, especially the High Court of Assam, as well as District and Sessions Courts and Chief Judicial Magistrate Courts.
We also regularly appear before Labour Courts, Industrial Tribunals, Consumer Courts, Real Estate Regularity Authority (RERA), Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (REAT), Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT), Debts Recovery Tribunal (DRT), Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal (DRAT), and various other quasi-judicial bodies.
Our team blends deep legal expertise with responsive, client-centric service to protect your rights at every stage. Explore each practice area below to see how we tailor solutions to your unique challenge.
Associated Law Chamber, initiated in the year 1990, has been nurtured and developed under the initiative and guidance of prominent lawyers belonging to the state of Assam, who later have served in one of the most prestigious positions in the field of judiciary in India. Thereafter, the legacy has been carried forward till date by a team possessing professional experience and excellence.
This team, since the beginning, has tackled and conducted various legal proceedings pertaining to the state of Assam and beyond. The team at Associated Law Chamber, since 1990, has gained immense experience and knowledge by conducting legal cases particularly pertaining to electricity in the state of Assam. It has represented essential companies of the Government of Assam, such as ASEB now trifurcated into APDCL, APGCL, and AEGCL by conducting essential cases.
The team at Associated Law Chamber, since 1990, has also demonstrated its ability in handling cases pertaining to Autonomous Councils in North-Eastern States, such as the NC Hills Autonomous Council, Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council, and Bodoland Territorial Council. Furthermore, the team has conducted PIL (Public Interest Litigation) matters and Election Petitions, along with various other important legal matters, playing a significant role in the functioning of the Judiciary in the State of Assam.
The team continues to maintain its legal presence in the State of Assam and beyond, by practicing in various categories of law as stated below.
Our Practice Areas
Writ Petitions
A writ petition is a constitutional remedy filed to challenge state action or omissions that violate fundamental rights or procedural fairness. These petitions are maintainable only against state entities, including government bodies, statutory authorities, and public undertakings.
Writ Appeals
Writ Appeals are intra-court appeals filed against judgments passed by a Single Judge of the High Court in writ proceedings. These appeals lie before a Division Bench and are governed by the respective High Court Rules and Letters Patent provisions, where applicable.
Criminal Petitions
Criminal Petitions are filed before the High Court invoking its inherent or supervisory jurisdiction under the Code of Criminal Procedure or the Constitution. These petitions seek judicial intervention at interlocutory stages of criminal proceedings.
Criminal Appeals
Criminal Appeals are statutory remedies filed against judgments of conviction, acquittal, or sentencing passed by trial courts. These appeals lie before the Sessions Court or the High Court, depending on jurisdiction.
Civil Revision Petitions
Civil Revision Petitions are filed before the High Court to challenge jurisdictional errors, material irregularities, or illegal exercise of authority by subordinate civil courts where no appeal lies.
Regular First Appeals
Regular First Appeals are filed against decrees passed by civil courts after a full-fledged trial. These appeals lie before the High Court or District Court depending on pecuniary and territorial jurisdiction.
Review Petitions
Review Petitions are filed before the same court that passed the original order, seeking reconsideration on limited and well-defined grounds. A review is not an appeal and cannot be used to reargue the case.
Regular Second Appeals
Regular Second Appeals are filed before the High Court against judgments passed in Regular First Appeals. Such appeals are maintainable only on substantial questions of law, as mandated under Section 100 of the Code of Civil Procedure.
Bail Applications
Bail Applications are filed seeking the release of an accused person from judicial or police custody during the pendency of investigation or trial. Grant of bail is discretionary and may be subject to conditions imposed by the court.
Anticipatory Bail
Anticipatory Bail is a pre-arrest legal remedy available under Section 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, enabling a person to seek protection from arrest in anticipation of being accused of a non-bailable offence.
Quashing of FIR
Quashing of FIR involves invoking the inherent powers of the High Court under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure or its writ jurisdiction to prevent abuse of process and secure the ends of justice.
Tender Matters
Tender Matters involve legal challenges arising out of government and public sector procurement processes. These disputes typically concern the issuance, evaluation, acceptance, or cancellation of tenders by State authorities, public sector undertakings, statutory bodies, and instrumentalities of the State.
Labour Court Matters
Labour Courts are specialized tribunals constituted under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, to adjudicate industrial disputes between employers and employees. They follow summary procedures and possess powers akin to civil and criminal courts for speedy resolution.
DRT Matters
Debt Recovery Tribunals (DRTs) are quasi-judicial bodies established under the Recovery of Debts Due to Banks and Financial Institutions Act, 1993, to facilitate expeditious recovery of debts owed to banks and financial institutions
Civil Court Matters
Civil Courts in India, governed by the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, adjudicate non-criminal disputes involving private rights. These courts determine claims, grant declarations, injunctions, and monetary relief.
Family Court Matters
Family Courts, established under the Family Courts Act, 1984, provide a specialized forum for disputes relating to marriage and family affairs, promoting conciliation and speedy settlement.
Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT)
The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), constituted under the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985, adjudicates service and recruitment disputes of Central and State government employees.
Consumer Court Matter
Consumer Courts (District, State, National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commissions) resolve consumer grievances under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
Arbitration Matters
Arbitration under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, is a flexible ADR mechanism for domestic and international commercial disputes, with awards enforceable as court decrees.
RERA Matters
The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 regulates the real estate sector to ensure transparency, protect homebuyers, and promote timely project delivery.
REAT Matters
The Real Estate Appellate Tribunal hears appeals against orders of the RERA Authority, offering a higher forum before approaching High Courts.
Electricity Regulatory Commission (AERC) Matters
The State Electricity Regulatory Commission regulates tariff, licensing, and consumer disputes in the electricity sector within the state.
District & Sessions Court Matters
District and Sessions Courts handle both civil and criminal cases, including appeals from subordinate courts.
Chief Judicial Magistrate Court Matters
The Chief Judicial Magistrate Court deals with criminal cases within its jurisdiction, including trials for offences punishable up to seven years.
Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) Matters
MACT adjudicates compensation claims arising from motor vehicle accidents under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
Review Petition
A Review Petition is a formal application filed before the same court that passed the original judgment or order, seeking reconsideration of the decision on strictly limited and well-defined grounds. It is not a re-hearing of the matter on merits and cannot be used as a substitute for an appeal or to reargue positions already considered and rejected by the court.
Review of Writ Petition
A Review of a Writ Petition is filed before the same Bench of the High Court that decided the writ proceedings, seeking reconsideration of the judgment or order on grounds strictly recognised under the Code of Civil Procedure and the applicable High Court Rules. It is not an appellate remedy and does not permit fresh arguments or reappreciation of the merits.