Chahat Bhandari
ADVOCATE
Ludhiana
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Intern
Advocate Natrajan Kaushal
02.2023 - 02.2023
- Attended court proceedings regularly to gain practical exposure to litigation processes.
- Observed and familiarized with procedural aspects of civil and criminal cases.
- Assisted in legal research and case law analysis relevant to ongoing matters.
- Contributed to drafting legal documents including petitions, written statements, and legal notices.
Intern
Sh. Kunal Mittal, Advocate in Delhi High Court
03.2022 - 04.2022
- Attended virtual court hearings to observe and understand real-time legal proceedings.
- Assisted in legal research, including case law analysis and interpretation of statutes.
- Supported the drafting of legal documents such as petitions, replies, and legal opinions.
Advocate Dr. (h.c.) Mamta Binani (Insolvency Professional)
09.2021 - 10.2021
- Conducted in-depth research on key topics including the Pre-Packaged Insolvency Resolution Process under IBC, Budget 2021, and the Bankruptcy Law Reforms Committee Report.
- Analyzed regulatory frameworks governing Non-Financial Banking Companies and the structure of Union and State Judiciary in India.
- Studied the rights of workmen under Indian labour laws.
- Drafted briefing notes for a webinar on the Proposed Pre-Packaged Insolvency Resolution Process and authored a press note inviting public comments for the same.
- Monitored daily legal updates, particularly in the area of Company Law.
R & T Legal Attorneys
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Drafted legal documents including an anticipatory bail application, divorce petition, and legal notices.
- Conducted legal research on key issues such as the law on sedition, Section 376 and 506 of IPC, POCSO Act, and matters relating to divorce and maintenance.
- Regularly tracked and summarized daily legal news and recent case law developments.
- Gained exposure to client interaction, case preparation, and practical application of procedural and substantive law.
- Assisted in basic digital marketing tasks to enhance the visibility of legal services online.
Intern
Corporate Law Journal
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Conducted legal research in areas of corporate and commercial law, including compliance, regulatory frameworks, and business structuring.
- Studied legal issues and policy developments related to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises in India.
The Law Seekers
10.2020 - 10.2020
- Drafted legal research papers on diverse legal subjects.
- Wrote legal articles for publication and internal circulation.
- Created concise case law briefs, highlighting essential legal principles and rulings.
- Drafted contracts and legal documents across various practice areas.
Sh. J.K Kapila, Advocate in District Courts
07.2019 - 07.2019
- Attended chamber discussions and client meetings, gaining firsthand exposure to client counselling and legal strategy.
- Participated in court hearings, observing case proceedings and advocacy techniques.
- Acquired practical knowledge of civil and criminal law procedures, including case filing, pleadings, and courtroom protocols.
Intern
Society for Equal Dignity of Children
01.2019 - 01.2019
- Taught underprivileged children about basic constitutional rights and their significance in daily life.
- Conducted computer literacy sessions, introducing them to fundamental computer skills and applications.
Education
LL.M - Constitutional & Administrative Law
University Institute of Legal Studies
Chandigarh 01.2023 - 01.2024
B.A. LL.B -
Army Institute of Law
Mohali 01.2018 - 01.2023
SENIOR SCHOOL -
Kundan Vidya Mandir
Ludhiana03.2018
HIGH SCHOOL -
Kundan Vidya Mandir
Ludhiana03.2016
Accomplishments
- Recipient of Shadeed Sub Joginder Singh PVC Gold Medal for standing 1st in 5th Year of B.A. LL.B.
- Recipient of Scholarship by Headquarters Western Command for standing IIIrd in the 4th year of B.A. LL.B.
- Recipient of GEV MEMORIAL MERIT Scholarship for law students.
- Student Coordinator for Centre for Research in Social Science at Army Institute of Law.
- Founder of AHSAAS CHARITABLE ORGANISATION, Ludhiana, Punjab.
- Former Brand Ambassador of Aadhar- The Foundation.
- NCC Sergeant and an 'A' Certificate Holder.
- Presented a paper entitled Dr. Ambedkar's Vision for Empowerment of Women at Panjab University, Chandigarh.
- Awarded with the JAGRITI Award for contributing towards positive change in society by Hindu Sikh Jagriti Sena.
- Awarded with PUNJAB KESARI Award by Padam Shri Sh. Vijay Chopra Ji for contributing towards the Save Girl Child initiative.
- Awarded by Noble Foundation, Ludhiana and Divya Jyoti Jagriti Sansthan, New Delhi for impactful contributions to social development.
- Head Girl (2017-18) of Kundan Vidya Mandir, Ludhiana.
- District Level Skater.
- Managing Director (2016-17) of Sparkz Pvt. Ltd.
- Honored with the title of PRIDE OF LUDHIANA by Dainik Bhaskar Newspaper.
- Award Winner in the Declamations, Debates and Extempore held in school and at Inter-School Level.
- Received the Certificate of Appreciation by Samarth NGO and Simranpreet Law Associates, New Delhi for conducting vigilance and awareness campaign due to world pandemic.
Publications
- The Contours of Cyber Crime & Cyber Security: A Critical Analysis, research paper, published in the book Cyber Crime & Cyber Safety-Socio-Legal Implications, ISBN:978-93-87839-89-2.
- Crimes of the Fortunate: White Collar Crimes, article, published on the website TheBlawgger.
- Pre-Packaged Insolvency Resolution Process: An Overview, manuscript, published in the magazine Legal Eagle - Issue XI - Jan 2021 (A Publication of Legal Affairs Committee, MCCI).
- The Contours of Environmental Impact Assessment: An Analysis, article published in the A.C.R.S.S Newsletter, Volume I Issue I.
- Deceptive Similarity under Trademarks Law: A Critical Study, manuscript published in Burnished Law E-Newsletter, Volume I, Issue II (ISSN: 2582-5534)
- Significance of World Day for Safety and Health at Work, blog published on the website of AIL Centre for Research in Social Sciences.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/02/00
- Nationality: Indian
COURSES
Completed an Online Course on “Intellectual Property” by WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization).
Completed an Online Contract Drafting and Assessment Programme organized by Sapphire & Sage Law Offices, New Delhi.
Completed an Online Course on Civil Drafting by International Journal of Advanced Legal Research.
Timeline
Intern
Advocate Natrajan Kaushal
02.2023 - 02.2023
LL.M - Constitutional & Administrative Law
University Institute of Legal Studies
01.2023 - 01.2024
Intern
Sh. Kunal Mittal, Advocate in Delhi High Court
03.2022 - 04.2022
Advocate Dr. (h.c.) Mamta Binani (Insolvency Professional)
09.2021 - 10.2021
R & T Legal Attorneys
06.2021 - 07.2021
Intern
Corporate Law Journal
01.2021 - 03.2021
The Law Seekers
10.2020 - 10.2020
Sh. J.K Kapila, Advocate in District Courts
07.2019 - 07.2019
Intern
Society for Equal Dignity of Children
01.2019 - 01.2019
B.A. LL.B -
Army Institute of Law
01.2018 - 01.2023
SENIOR SCHOOL -
Kundan Vidya Mandir
HIGH SCHOOL -
Kundan Vidya Mandir