Accomplished lawyer with extensive experience at the High Court of Uttarakhand, specializing in legal research and trial advocacy. Proven track record in drafting complex legal documents and effectively consulting clients. Adept at statutory interpretation and litigation management, contributing to significant legal reforms and high-profile cases.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Practicing Lawyer
High Court of Uttarakhand
Nainital
- Current
Associate
Chambers of Sidhartha Luthra, Sr. Advocate, Supreme Court of India
New Delhi
09.2019 - 09.2021
Drafted Appeals, Special Leave to Appeals, Writ Petitions, Bail Applications, and Revision Petitions.
Researched and worked on various nuances of law and matters of national importance including- Outlining the 'Draft Rules of Criminal Practice, 2020'; Defining the scope of the term 'heinous offence' within the meaning of Section 2(33) of The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children Act,2015); Interpretation of Section 24(2) of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act 2013; Discrimination against Parsi women married to non-Parsi men by barring them from holy fire place at Agiary, an issue presently being dealt by a 9 Judge Constitution Bench of Supreme Court under the head of 'Sabarimala Review'; Optimum duration of completing trial in cases under POCSO(Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) Act, 2012 where death penalty is the maximum punishment; Inhuman and Degrading Treatment or Punishment of Prisoners and to enforce the United Nations Convention and Guidelines against such activities, etc.
Ex. Additional Solicitor General of India
Associate
Office of Bijender Singh, Advocate, Trial Courts & High Court
New Delhi
08.2018 - 08.2019
Worked on various cases pertaining to IPC 1860, CrPC 1973, Prevention of Corruption Act 1988, Negotiable Instrument Act 1881 etc.
Prepared bail applications, written statements and plaints
Prepared brief summaries of the cases and aided in preparing pleadings
Appeared & argued in Trial Courts & Consumer Commissions
Associate
Office of R.S Raghav, Advocate, Trial Courts & Dehradun
Dehradun
01.2018 - 07.2018
Worked on matters relating to Property dispute, divorce, domestic violence, civil suits and competition acts etc.
Drafted Legal Notices, reply to Legal Notices
Interacted with clients and prepared briefs of the case.
Intern
Office of Rajneesh Gupta, Advocate, Trial Courts
Dehradun
04.2017 - 04.2017
Observed the proceedings of Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT)
Researched on extensive issues relating to Environment and Cases including the Char Dham Yatra and Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand
Intern
Office of Avi Nanda, Advocate, Trial Courts
Dehradun
03.2017 - 03.2017
Worked on matters relating to Moto Vehicles Act 1988, Consumer Protection Act 1986
Drafted Legal Notices, Reply to Legal Notices
Interacted with clients and prepared briefs of the case
Education
LL.M - LL.B (Hons.)
Uttaranchal University
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
05.2017
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) -
Graphic Era Deemed University
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
05.2014
Higher Senior Secondary School (Class XII) -
St. Georges College (ISC Board)
Mussoorie, Uttarakhand
05.2011
Senior Secondary School (Class X) -
St. Georges College (ICSE Board)
Mussoorie, Uttarakhand
05.2009
Skills
Legal research
Case analysis
Drafting pleadings
Trial advocacy
Statutory interpretation
Client consultation
Risk assessment
Negotiation strategies
Litigation management
Regulatory compliance
Effective communication
Hobbies and Interests
Playing Cricket
Socializing
Music
Travel & Adventure
Reading
Jogging
Attributes
Dynamic and Competent Personality
Capable to work in extreme pressure
Resilient
Professionally disciplined
Creative
Academic consistency
Keen Observer
Diligent and Hardworking
Timeline
Associate
Chambers of Sidhartha Luthra, Sr. Advocate, Supreme Court of India
09.2019 - 09.2021
Associate
Office of Bijender Singh, Advocate, Trial Courts & High Court
08.2018 - 08.2019
Associate
Office of R.S Raghav, Advocate, Trial Courts & Dehradun