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SUMIT BISWAS

Kolkata

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BBA, LL.B (Hons.), LLM with over 7 years of professional experience. Currently practicing as an independent legal professional and Partner at Amici Partners. My areas of expertise include: Proceedings under the RDDBFI Act and SARFAESI Act before the Debt Recovery Tribunal, Kolkata Cases under the Negotiable Instruments Act (Cheque Dishonour) Matters relating to IBC and Companies Act before the NCLT Consumer disputes before District Fora, State Commission, and National Commission Writ Petitions under Article 226 before High Courts Commercial and Civil Disputes Criminal litigation under IPC and CrPC Arbitration and Commercial Suits

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Partner

Amici Partners
- Current
  • As a Partner at Amici Partners, I represent corporate and individual clients in a broad spectrum of legal matters before various judicial and quasi-judicial forums. I actively manage end-to-end litigation strategy, legal drafting, and client advisories.
  • Debt Recovery & Banking Law: Regularly appear before the Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT), Kolkata in matters under the RDDBFI Act and SARFAESI Act. Handled proceedings relating to enforcement of security interest, recovery of dues, and challenging arbitrary actions by banks and financial institutions.
  • Insolvency and Corporate Law: Represented both operational and financial creditors, as well as corporate debtors, in proceedings under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) before the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Kolkata Bench. Drafted and reviewed insolvency applications, settlement agreements, and restructuring proposals.
  • Cheque Bounce & NI Act Cases: Successfully conducted numerous cases under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. Skilled in cross-examination, evidence presentation, and obtaining favorable orders for clients in cheque dishonour matters.
  • Consumer Disputes: Appeared before District Consumer Fora, State Commission, and National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC). Represented clients in disputes involving defective goods, deficient services, and financial frauds.
  • High Court Practice: Drafted and filed writ petitions under Article 226 of the Constitution of India before the Calcutta High Court, particularly challenging administrative actions and enforcement measures.
  • Criminal Litigation: Defended clients in matters involving allegations under the Indian Penal Code and represented complainants in criminal proceedings under CrPC. Experience in filing anticipatory bail, regular bail, and quashing of FIRs.
  • Arbitration and Civil Suits: Represented clients in commercial arbitration proceedings, including pre-arbitration negotiations and enforcement of arbitral awards. Also conducted civil suits relating to contractual disputes, specific performance, and property law.
  • Key Clients Represented: Transfe Services Limited, Ruiya Group, Dunlop Factories Trade Union, Chennai, Bishnupur Himghar Private Limited, United Credit Limited, Miller Traders Pvt. Ltd., Gitabali Merchants Pvt. Ltd.

Education

BBA, LL.B (Hons.), LL.M -

KIIT School of Law

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Office Address

Nicco House, 2 Hare Street, Room No 615 and 616, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700001

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Partner

Amici Partners
- Current

BBA, LL.B (Hons.), LL.M -

KIIT School of Law
SUMIT BISWAS