Before he argued cases, Jewel Chanda decided them. For ten years he sat as a judge in the West Bengal Judicial Service; then he resigned, returned to the Bar and founded his own law firm. He has seen the courtroom from both sides of the bench.
- Former judicial officer, West Bengal Judicial Service (ten years)
- Advocate, practising before the Calcutta High Court and the civil and criminal courts at Alipore
- Founder, Chanda Associates, Advocates & Solicitors, Kolkata
Areas of practice
Civil litigation, Criminal law, Matrimonial and family law, Consumer disputes, Property and conveyancing, Arbitration, Appeals.
Professional practice: Chanda Associates, Advocates & Solicitors, Kolkata.
Legal guides from his practice
Plain-language explanations of how cases proceed, published on the firm's website.
- Divorce, Child Custody and Maintenance in Kolkata — 20 Questions Answered by a Family Law Advocate
- Sessions Trial Procedure in India: Step-by-Step Guide 2025 | How Criminal Trials Proceed
- Consumer Case Proceedings in India: Step-by-Step Guide 2025 | How to File Consumer Complaint
- Mutual Consent Divorce in Kolkata | Legal Procedure, Settlement & Court Insights (2025)
- Understanding Child Custody Laws how implemented in Kolkata Family Courts (2025 Update)
- How to File for Divorce in Kolkata: Step-by-Step Legal Guide (2025 Update)
- How to Authenticate a Foreign-Executed Power of Attorney in India: A Guide for NRIs and Businesses
- Complete Guide to Power of Attorney in India 2025 | Types, Registration, Validity & Costs Explained
- Understanding the Civil Case Process in India | Insights from a Civil Law Firm | Kolkata
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