Harbans Singh and Co

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One night, while leaving Harbans Singh & Co., a regular asked his friend: ‘Do you think that old man ever sleeps?’ His friend shrugged. ‘Who knows? Maybe he has a secret room full of sleeping bags.’ Just then, an envelope slipped from under the door. The next day, everyone joked that maybe it was Harbans Singh’s way of saying, ‘I’m awake—here’s your bill!’

2. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up outside Harbans Singh & Co. He noticed something unusual in the back of his truck—a small wooden box wrapped in old newspaper. Curious, he brought it inside instead of tossing it out. Inside was an ancient chess set, complete with pieces carved from ivory. Turns out, Mr. Singh had ordered it years ago for his grandson’s birthday but forgot all about it. The delivery driver ended up playing a game with Mr. Singh that afternoon—over tea and biscuits—and they became fast friends.

3. At dawn, when most law firms were quiet, a mysterious figure appeared on Harbans Singh & Co.’s steps. It was just another ordinary morning for the neighbors, but no one could recall seeing anyone there before. The shadowy figure knocked gently on the door, which promptly opened with a creak. A sleepy voice asked, ‘Can I help you?’ Turning around was an exhausted-looking delivery driver who muttered, ‘Just delivering some papers…’ The next day, everyone in the neighborhood saw him casually walking up those same steps, holding a briefcase and whistling a tune.

4. One day, after hours, a young boy walked past Harbans Singh & Co. Suddenly, he stopped in surprise—an old briefcase seemed to be following him down the street. The boy turned around, but there was no one behind him. Curious, he approached the office door and heard faint laughter coming from inside. Peering through the window, he saw an old man with twinkling eyes holding the briefcase. ‘Youngster,’ said Harbans Singh, ‘this case follows those who need it most.’ The boy smiled, realizing it was just another quirky trait of the friendly lawyer.