Experience

Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy

• India
• Public Policy Offices
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Resident Fellow

  • Oct 2017 - Present

  Currently researching on issues relating to accessibility of urban spaces and inclusion of persons with disabilities. Lead, Legal Design and Regulation practice (till January 2021): Primarily handled engaged/ commissioned projects from various Ministries (Central Government), statutory authorities and regulators, providing legal research and drafting support at various stages of law- making. The projects pertained to various legal and regulatory matters and allied issues of public policy. In particular, provided extensive legal assistance to the B.N. Srikrishna Committee in drafting a data protection law for India; undertook legal research and drafting of the Health Data Management Policy under the 'National Digital Health Mission' and the notifications issued thereunder for the National Health Authority; prepared a report for the University Grants Commission on regulation of state private universities in India; prepared a report for the Fifteenth Finance Commission on the conditions that may be imposed by the Centre on State borrowing under Article 293 of the Constitution of India; and undertook legal research and drafting of laws for the Ministry of Defence, Department of Revenue (Ministry of Finance), National Highways Authority of India and Telecom Regulatory Authority of India. Show less



Tuli & Co

• India
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate

  • May 2016 - Jun 2017

  Advised Indian life, health and general insurers, insurance intermediaries and foreign reinsurers on various non-contentious insurance regulatory matters, including advising on setting up branch offices in India by foreign reinsurers, providing regular compliance support, review of internal policies of insurers and arrangements with insurance intermediaries, and providing structuring advice for undertaking insurance business in India. Further, assisted Indian insurers and insurance intermediaries in developing strategy and preparing responses in relation to inspection undertaken by IRDAI. In addition to the above, undertook insurance product development work including review of policy wording and ancillary documents for various products. Show less



Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

• Legal Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Associate

  • May 2015 - Jan 2016

  Regulatory advisory work: Advised foreign non-profit organizations on regulatory issues under the FCRA in relation to their activities in India, counselled domestic non-profit entities on structuring and FCRA compliance; advised on issues under the Medical Ethics Regulations and Drugs and Cosmetics Act, including regulation of medical devices, clinical trials and OTC drugs; advised on regulatory issues under labelling rules governing packaged commodities. Policy-related work: Prepared policy brief for and represented consumer electronics manufacturers’ association before the Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India for amendments to labelling rules governing packaged commodities; represented leading Indian home appliances manufacturer before a State Pollution Control Board regarding interpretation of rules regulating e-waste; developed strategy and represented Indian subsidiary of global fertilizer manufacturer before Department of Fertilizers, Government of India in relation to payment of subsidies under the Nutrient Based Subsidy Policy. General corporate matters: Handled amalgamation of three Indian companies carrying out back office operations for a global banking company under Sections 391-394 of the Companies Act, 1956; drafted distribution agreements in relation to distribution of home appliances in India by an American manufacturer; advised domestic companies on non-solicitation and non-compete obligations in relation to employees. Show less



Amarchand & Mangaldas & Suresh A Shroff & Co

• India
• Law Practice
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Associate

  • Aug 2013 - May 2015

  Regulatory advisory work: Advised foreign non-profit organizations on regulatory issues under the FCRA in relation to their activities in India, counselled domestic non-profit entities on structuring and FCRA compliance; advised on issues under the Medical Ethics Regulations and Drugs and Cosmetics Act, including regulation of medical devices, clinical trials and OTC drugs; advised on regulatory issues under labelling rules governing packaged commodities. Policy-related work: Prepared policy brief for and represented consumer electronics manufacturers’ association before the Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India for amendments to labelling rules governing packaged commodities; represented leading Indian home appliances manufacturer before a State Pollution Control Board regarding interpretation of rules regulating e-waste; developed strategy and represented Indian subsidiary of global fertilizer manufacturer before Department of Fertilizers, Government of India in relation to payment of subsidies under the Nutrient Based Subsidy Policy. General corporate matters: Handled amalgamation of three Indian companies carrying out back office operations for a global banking company under Sections 391-394 of the Companies Act, 1956; drafted distribution agreements in relation to distribution of home appliances in India by an American manufacturer; advised domestic companies on non-solicitation and non-compete obligations in relation to employees. Show less



Central Information Commission, New Delhi

• Legal Consultant to Mr. Shailesh Gandhi, Information Commissioner

  • Jul 2010 - Apr 2012

  Undertook research and analysis of provisions of the Right to Information Act, 2005 and other applicable laws; assisted in drafting decisions, prepared responses to legal queries, provided legal assistance in relation to appeals/applications filed against orders of the Information Commissioner; involved in Right to Information advocacy. Undertook research and analysis of provisions of the Right to Information Act, 2005 and other applicable laws; assisted in drafting decisions, prepared responses to legal queries, provided legal assistance in relation to appeals/applications filed against orders of the Information Commissioner; involved in Right to Information advocacy.



Amarchand & Mangaldas & Suresh A Shroff & Co

• India
• Law Practice
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Associate

  • Jun 2008 - May 2010

  General corporate advisory work: Reviewed transaction documents for a Swiss reinsurer in relation to its proposed Indian health insurance company; advised a Japanese insurer on limited regulatory issues pertaining to its proposed Indian life insurance company; counselled a foreign insurer regarding future funding options in its Indian life insurance joint venture; advised a foreign insurance broking company on general corporate issues pertaining to its Indian joint venture. Insurance regulatory work: Drafted replies for two leading Indian life insurers in response to SEBI’s notice on sale of ULIPs; advised Indian insurers on compliance with IRDAI’s corporate governance norms, corporate agency arrangements, and outsourcing of insurance functions; prepared recommendations to the Indian Parliamentary Standing Committee regarding amendments to the Insurance (Amendment) Bill of 2008. Show less



Amarchand & Mangaldas & Suresh A Shroff & Co

• India
• Law Practice
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Intern

  • Oct 2007 - Oct 2007

  Assisted in providing legal advice on issues pertaining to cartels and leniency provisions, legality of outsourcing legal services to Indian entities, and regulation of foreign contributions. Assisted in providing legal advice on issues pertaining to cartels and leniency provisions, legality of outsourcing legal services to Indian entities, and regulation of foreign contributions.



Amarchand & Mangaldas & Suresh A Shroff & Co

• India
• Law Practice
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Intern

  • Mar 2007 - Apr 2007

  Prepared legal research notes on general corporate and foreign investment issues, including external commercial borrowings and law of pledges and trusts; assisted in drafting due diligence and land diligence reports. Prepared legal research notes on general corporate and foreign investment issues, including external commercial borrowings and law of pledges and trusts; assisted in drafting due diligence and land diligence reports.



PwC

• Professional Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Legal Intern

  • May 2006 - May 2006

  As part of the Tax and Regulatory Division, undertook a project on international tax law by making a comparative analysis of Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements between India and ten select countries vis-à-vis dividends, interest, capital gains, royalty and fee for technical services. As part of the Tax and Regulatory Division, undertook a project on international tax law by making a comparative analysis of Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements between India and ten select countries vis-à-vis dividends, interest, capital gains, royalty and fee for technical services.



Indu Malhotra, Advocate on Record, Supreme Court of India

• New Delhi Area, India

• Intern

  • Mar 2006 - Apr 2006

  Drafted special leave petitions, written submissions and counter affidavits to be filed in the Supreme Court of India; researched on labour and service law issues such as compassionate appointment, sexual harassment at workplace, compliance with principles of natural justice in case of termination of services. Drafted special leave petitions, written submissions and counter affidavits to be filed in the Supreme Court of India; researched on labour and service law issues such as compassionate appointment, sexual harassment at workplace, compliance with principles of natural justice in case of termination of services.



Pramod Saigal & Associates, High Court of Delh

• New Delhi Area, India

• Intern

  • Apr 2005 - May 2005

  Undertook legal research and prepared arguments on issues in contract and companies law, family and property law. Undertook legal research and prepared arguments on issues in contract and companies law, family and property law.