HARSHVARDHAN

Practicing Advocate at the Supreme Court of India with over two years' experience in commercial litigation and regulatory law. Regularly advise and represent clients in matters involving power purchase agreements, requests for proposals, B2B contracts, and disputes involving electricity regulators. Adept at drafting pleadings, legal opinions, and briefing senior counsel. Background in civil engineering enhances ability to interface effectively in infrastructure-related disputes. Skilled in contract negotiation, regulatory representation, and cross-sectoral legal analysis.

• DU LLB Entrance Rank 86, 2019 (Nationwide pool of 50,000+)
• International Rank 688, International Maths Olympiad (Microsoft & Yahoo), 2008

• Luthra and Luthra Law Offices, Intellectual Property Rights Team: Drafted counter-statements, replies to examination reports, and settlement agreements. Conducted legal research on commercial IP, IPR in the Metaverse and NFTs, and IP rights in the fashion industry. Authored articles on various IP-related topics.
• Chambers of Muhammad Ali Khan: Researched legal issues related to RERA, matrimonial laws, Election Commission regulations, Competition Act 2002, Companies Act 2013, IT Act 2000, and IPR laws. Assisted in drafting complaints under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, legal notices, applications under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, and bail applications under Section 437 CrPC.
  Economic Laws Practice, Litigation, Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Team: Assisted on arbitration matters involving major infrastructure projects and attended arbitration proceedings with senior lawyers. Contributed to matters before SEBI, Electricity Commission, and in mining and environmental law. Collaborated with the Competition Law team, conducting research on the locus standi of informants in appeals.
• Freelance Legal Content Writer, Gyandhan & Others, 01/01/19, 12/31/22, Wrote articles for NBFCs and startups in FinTech, Healthcare, EdTech, and Tourism sectors., Drafted blogs, explainer content, and investor guides aligned with regulatory frameworks.
• Intern, Karnataka Public Works Department, Part of the structural design team for a canal alignment project at Melukote, Karnataka.

• Co-author, Chapter on International Criminal Court, 'International Organisation' by Dr. D.K. Pandey & Pramod Tiwari
• Author, 'Internet Cookies and Breach of Privacy', The Legal Analyst Journal
• Project Thesis (B.E.), 'Structural Design of a Hostel Building using Modern Structural Analysis'

• Date of Birth: 06/13/94
• Gender: Male
• Nationality: Indian

• Advocate, Supreme Court of India (Independent Practice), 01/01/22, Present, Appear and assist in matters before the Supreme Court, High Courts, and Electricity Regulatory Commissions., Draft pleadings and advise on power purchase agreements, electricity regulations, and mining contracts., Engage with regulatory authorities including PSPCL and PEDA on compliance, licensing, and dispute resolution., Prepare aide-memoires, strategy notes, and written submissions in commercial and regulatory disputes.
• Chamber Associate, Senior Counsel, Supreme Court of India, 01/01/22, Present, Worked extensively on commercial matters, including energy law, mining, and e-commerce disputes., Drafted notes and legal strategies used in final hearings before Supreme Court benches., Advised on enforceability of complex contractual frameworks and arbitration matters.