1. Engagement
An engagement begins only when the chambers, after a conflict-of-interest check, confirms acceptance in writing (including by email or WhatsApp) with the scope of work and the fee. Sending an enquiry, attending a consultation or paying a consultation fee does not by itself create an engagement for any further work.
2. Scope
The engagement covers the work described in the engagement note — for example, a bail application before a particular court, a Section 17 application before the DRT, or a divorce petition. Work outside that scope, including appeals, fresh applications, proceedings in other forums and execution, is a separate engagement unless the note says otherwise.
3. Fees, expenses and payment
Professional fees are agreed in advance and stated in the engagement note, as a lump sum for the engagement, per stage, or per appearance. Court fees, stamp duty, process fees, certified-copy charges, typing and printing, travel outside Delhi, and fees of any Advocate-on-Record, senior counsel, local counsel, expert or investigator are payable in addition, at actuals, and will be estimated where possible. Fees are payable as stated in the note; work may be paused if an invoice is overdue after reminder. Agreed invoices can be paid through the online invoice payment page or by bank transfer to the account stated on the invoice. Fees are not contingent on the outcome of the matter.
4. Consultations
Consultations are by appointment and are charged as stated when the appointment is fixed. A consultation is advice on the facts and documents shown at the time; it is not an undertaking to accept the matter.
5. Your responsibilities
You agree to give complete and accurate information and documents, to inform the chambers promptly of any development, notice or communication in the matter, to attend court when required, to arrange sureties or deposits directed by the court, and to keep the chambers informed of your current contact details. The chambers cannot be responsible for consequences of information withheld or supplied late.
6. Communication and updates
You will be told the outcome of each hearing and the next date, ordinarily on the same day, by WhatsApp, email or the client workspace. Please use the business number for all communication; the chambers does not give advice through social media. Urgent matters should be raised by telephone.
7. Confidentiality and privilege
Everything you communicate for the purpose of legal advice is confidential and privileged, subject to the exceptions recognised by law. Documents you supply are retained for the duration of the engagement and returned or destroyed afterwards on request, subject to the chambers’ right to retain a copy of its own file.
8. Conflicts
If a conflict of interest arises during an engagement, the chambers will inform you and may have to withdraw from the matter in accordance with professional rules, taking reasonable steps to protect your position.
9. Ending the engagement
You may end the engagement at any time by written notice; fees for work done and expenses incurred up to that point remain payable. The chambers may withdraw on reasonable notice for a professional reason, including non-payment, non-cooperation or a conflict, and will cooperate in the transfer of the file to your new advocate.
10. Professional standards
The chambers is bound by the Advocates Act, 1961 and the Bar Council of India Rules on professional standards. Any grievance may be raised with the chambers in the first instance and, if unresolved, with the Bar Council of Delhi.
11. Governing law
These terms are governed by Indian law and the courts at New Delhi have jurisdiction.
Last updated: 21 September 2026.