Experience

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  Wadhwa Law Chambers

  • New Delhi, Delhi, India

  • Advocate

    • Sep 2023 - Present
    • New Delhi, Delhi, India

    1- Presented oral arguments(for both interim and final relief) in various judicial forums like the Delhi High Court, National Company Law Appellate Tribunal(Delhi and Chennai benches), National Company Law Tribunal(Delhi and Mumbai benches), National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, and District Courts across Delhi2- Assisted Senior Counsels in their submissions in the Supreme Court pertaining to disputes in diverse fields of the law like insolvency law and regulation of tariffs on public utilities(mainly electricity)3- Drafted various legal instruments ranging from Commercial suits, Regular First Appeals, Company Petitions, Interlocutory Applications(including arbitrations) and responses to legal notices under statues like Legal Metrology Act

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  Office of Senior Advocate and ASG Ms Madhavi Divan

  • New Delhi, Delhi

  • Legal Intern

    • Mar 2020 - Mar 2020
    • New Delhi, Delhi

    1- Provided research assistance on matters pertaining to criminal, administrative, company(insolvency) law.2- Perused and opined on requests forwarded by the departments of the Union government. The requests sought ma'am's counsel on whether to file Special Leave Petitions(SLP) challenging extant adverse verdicts. Ma'am's expertise was also enlisted for negating contentions(on behalf of the Union government) in an existing SLP filed by an aggrieved appellant in the Hon'ble SC.3- Provided research assistance and edited academic pieces submitted by members from the office.

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  Office of Dr Amit George

  • New Delhi Area, India

  • Legal Intern

    • Jan 2020 - Jan 2020
    • New Delhi Area, India

    1- Conducted research for tendering solutions to legal issues belonging to the realm of both criminal and civil law. Dr George’s association with the Delhi High Court Legal Services Committee meant contending with matters ranging from labour disputes to marital discords. I was also entrusted with suggesting proposals for mediation between two wrangling factions. Was lucky to see the proceedings where the mediator weighed our inputs and used them to propel the dispute towards resolution. 2- Researched on propositions and vetted documents pertaining to domestic commercial arbitrations . Was fortunate to witness Dr George rendering his assistance to an esteemed arbitration tribunal for resolution of a knotty dispute. 3- Edited a monthly column containing a summary of the important judgments passed by the Delhi HC for the month of January. The column was published on the reputed online legal portal Bar & Bench. 4- Collated relevant information for Dr George’s forthcoming publications and tutorials which will form an integral part of his seminars.

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  Justice Muralidhar

  • New Delhi Area, India

  • Legal Intern

    • Aug 2019 - Aug 2019
    • New Delhi Area, India

    1- Prepared short synopsis of judgments delivered by Justice Muralidhar for his reference while disposing similar cases in the future. 2- Researched and briefed him on various topics pertaining to taxation and criminal law.

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  Indian Journal of Law and Public Policy

  • Senior Associate Editor

    • Sep 2018 - Aug 2019

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  Office of Advocate on Record Mr Kabir Dixit

  • New Delhi, Delhi

  • Legal Intern

    • Apr 2019 - Apr 2019
    • New Delhi, Delhi

    1- Assisted Mr Dixit on original side litigation on matters ranging from enforcing contracts under the new amendments to the Specific Relief Act to getting relief against ex-parte decrees. 2- Helped him in mediating between parties locked in a matrimonial dispute.

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  Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR)

  • Campus Ambassador

    • Feb 2018 - 2019

    Organising events on themes like impact of technology on conduction of free and fair elections, strengthening of the electoral ombudsman, etc.

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  Law Office of Ms Rebecca M. John

  • New Delhi Area, India

  • Legal Intern

    • Aug 2018 - Aug 2018
    • New Delhi Area, India

    1-Scanned Legal Softwares(like Manupatra, SCC) for extracting relevant excerpts from judgments acting as precedents.2- Drafted a reply to a maintenance petition under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.3- Analysed the application of affirmative action in higher academic institutions for drafting a writ petition

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  Office of Mr Shubhash Kashyap

  • Naini Tal Area, India

  • Legal Intern

    • Jun 2018 - Jun 2018
    • Naini Tal Area, India

    1-Briefed the counsel and observed his presentation in the High Court of Uttarakhand.2-Assessed the application of Wednesbury's principle(Administrative Law)in Common Law jurisdictions citing India as an example.3- Understood the nuances of Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanisms from empanelled mediators in the Uttarakhand High Court.

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  Swaniti Initiative

  • New Delhi Area, India

  • Associate

    • Oct 2016 - Jul 2017
    • New Delhi Area, India

    1-Provided policy insights to Members of Parliament and crafted research material for public consumption. 2-Organised round-table conferences for the parliamentarians to keep them abreast of new developments surrounding contemporary issues. 3-Closely collaborated with multiple government organisations(like Maharashtra Police) and non-government entities(like Tata Trusts and Centre for Catalysing Change) in India as part of developmental projects ranging from road safety and smart policing to maternal health.

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  Genesis Burson-Marsteller

  • Gurgaon, India

  • Research Associate

    • Jun 2016 - Oct 2016
    • Gurgaon, India

    Advised corporations on regulatory matters and designed advocacy campaigns for them.

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  PRS Legislative Research

  • New Delhi Area, India

  • Legislative Assistant to Member of Parliament

    • Jun 2015 - May 2016
    • New Delhi Area, India

    Mentored by a senior member of parliament from the Rajya Sabha. Responsibilities included:1-Drafting questions, scrutinising legislations, preparing briefs for standing committee meetings and providing inputs for media-based interactions. 2-Engagement with officials from the All India Football Federation and organisers of the inaugural FIFA Under-17 World Cup to understand ways of popularizing football in India.

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  Rural Litigation Entitlement Kendra

  • Dehradun

  • Researcher and Surveyor

    • Dec 2014 - Jan 2015
    • Dehradun

    1-Conducted surveys through detailed questionnaires, in a cluster of villages around Dehradun, to ascertain the awareness levels regarding provisions of the RTE,2009. 2-Conducted a presentation for the dignitaries of the State Resource Centre, Uttarakhand, apprising them of the findings, and possible solutions to reduce drop-out rates.3-Helmed a legal awareness camp, organised in collaboration with SIRD-IIT Roorkee, at Charba Village, near Dehradun.