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Education
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MEHAK CHADHA

MEHAK CHADHA

Chandigarh

Summary

Legal professional with extensive experience as Legal Counsel, specializing in client representation and litigation. Expertise in constitutional law and human rights, with a track record of managing complex cases and achieving favorable outcomes. Strong communication skills enhance client interactions and case presentations. Committed to academic instruction and curriculum development in legal education.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Studies Lecturer

Bhavan Vidyalaya
Panchkula
03.2023 - Current
  • Designed and delivered engaging legal studies lectures to students.
  • Evaluated student progress through assessments and provided constructive feedback.
  • Collaborated with faculty to develop curriculum and incorporate real-world legal examples.
  • Managed large class sizes while maintaining an interactive learning environment.

Associate Legal Counsel

Aditya Grover
01.2024 - 12.2025
  • Practicing as an Advocate handling civil and criminal cases in Supreme Court, High Court, District Court, and tribunals (DRT, NCLT, NCLAT, Consumer Forums, Arbitration).
  • Drafted and reviewed legal documents, including motions, briefs, and pleadings.
  • Provided legal consultation to clients, ensuring they understood their rights and legal options.
  • Maintained ethical and professional standards in all legal practices.

Legal Intern

Dr. Surender Singh Hooda
07.2020
  • Assisted in legal research and attended court proceedings.
  • Participated in client consultations, helping address concerns and providing legal guidance.

Legal Intern

Pardhuman Garg Advocate & Associates
Chandigarh
09.2019
  • Assisted senior advocates in trial preparation, contributing to successful case outcomes.
  • Conducted in-depth legal research and analysis.
  • Gained hands-on litigation experience at the District Court, Sector 43, Chandigarh.

Legal Intern

Advocate R.N. Lohan
07.2018
  • Managed case files and legal documentation efficiently.
  • Conducted legal research, drafted memoranda, and attended court hearings to understand trial procedures.

Legal Intern

National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT)
New Delhi
06.2016
  • Learnt about Application of RTI Act, 2005 and providing information under the Act.
  • Framing of Agreements under the Contract Act and their execution as per law.
  • Application of Labour Laws in Government Organizations.
  • Application of provisions of Sale of Goods Act and Negotiable Instrument Act while procuring the Goods and services.

Legal Intern

State Legal Services Authority
Chandigarh
07.2015
  • Observed the proceedings at SLSA, Sector 9, U.T., Chandigarh and processing Legal Aid Applications.
  • Attended the proceedings at Permanent Lok Adalat, Sector 17, Chandigarh.
  • Visit to Mediation Centre, Juvenile Home, Old Age Home, Chandigarh.
  • Conducted Survey in Ram Darbar, Indira Colony, Palsora, Chd.
  • Lecture addressed to students at Guru Harkrishan Public School, Sector 38- D, Chandigarh on Rights and Duties of the Child.

Volunteer

Samarpan Foundation
Panchkula
01.2015
  • Volunteered in teaching basic English (alphabets, numbers, poems, hymns), etiquettes, hygiene and moral science to the children.
  • Helped in serving food during kitchen hours.

Education

Ph.D. in Law - ROLE OF UNITED NATIONS IN RESOLVING CROSS BORDER TERRORISM IN INDIA

Department of Laws, Panjab University
Chandigarh
12.2025

MA - Political Science

IGNOU
New Delhi
12.2025

Two Credit Certificate Course - Human Rights And Justice

Centre for Advanced Studies in Human Rights, Rajiv Gandhi National Law University of Law, Panjab
01.2024

PG Diploma - Human Rights Law

National Law School of India University
Bangalore
01.2021

Master of Laws (LL.M.) -

University Institute of Legal Studies, Panjab University
Chandigarh
01.2019

B.A. LL.B (Hons.) -

University Institute of Legal Studies, Panjab University
Chandigarh
01.2019

XII - Humanities

Bhavan Vidyalaya
Panchkula
01.2014

Matriculation -

St. Lawrence Convent
New Delhi
01.2012

Skills

  • Constitutional Law and Human Rights Law
  • Legal Research & Analysis
  • Client Representation & Advocacy
  • Litigation & Court Procedures
  • Policy Knowledge & Interpretation
  • Academic Instruction & Curriculum Development
  • Team Management & Collaboration
  • Effective Communication & Presentation
  • Proficient in MS Office

Paper Presentations

1.Justice Beyond Law: Exploring Socio-Legal Pathways to Transgender Inclusion and Welfare in India;

International Seminar on Socio-Legal Perspectives of Gender Diversity and Transpersons Rights in Asia.

2025.

2. Inclusive Security Architecture: Rights   and Borders in India’s Counter-Terrorism Vision;

Two-Days Global   Conference on Technology, Crime and Transformative Justice for Gender Equity Centre for Research in  Criminal Justice and the Centre for Women, Child Rights and Gender Justice, Maharashtra National Law University. Mumbai,2025.

3. Justice Through Science: The Impact of Forensic Evidence in Indian  Terrorism Trials;

One- Day International Conference on “Role of Forensic Science in Criminal Investigation: Contemporary Issues and   Challenges by Himachal Pradesh National Law University,Shimla,2025.

4. The Role of Border Infrastructure in Countering  Cross-Border Terrorism In India;

One Day National Conference on Exploring India’s Infrastructure Landscape: Challenges, Opportunities & The Road Ahead,   Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur,2025.

5. From Inequality to Inclusivity:  Reimagining Human Resource Development for Inclusive Progress;

National Seminar on Empowering Sustainable Development:  Innovation and Indigenous Technologies for Inclusive growth in India by   Sanatan Dharma College, Hoshiarpur in association with ICSSR North Western Regional Centre, PU, Chandigarh,2025.

6. Gendered Dimensions of Terrorism and Social Justice: The Impact Of Counter- Terrorism on Women In

Conflict Zones; One-Day National Seminar on B. R. Ambedkar’s Philosophical Legacy and India’s Quest for Social Justice by ICSSR North Western Regional Centre, PU, Chandigarh,2025.

7. Gendered Dimensions of Terrorism and Social   Justice: The Impact Of Counter- Terrorism on Women In

Conflict Zones; One-Day National Seminar on B. R. Ambedkar’s Philosophical Legacy and India’s Quest for Social Justice by ICSSR North Western Regional Centre, PU, Chandigarh,2025.

8. Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflicts vis-a vis Primacy of Human Rights; One Day National Seminar on Emerging Contours of Défense Laws and National Security: Issues and Challenges, UILS, PU, Chandigarh,2019.

Paper Publication

1.The Paradox of India’s Anti-Terrorism Laws;International Journal of Legal Studies and   Social Sciences

 (IJLSSS) Volume 3, Issue 5(2025) Pages 106-115.

2. Dr. Ambedkar’s Philosophy on Nationalism: Significance in India-Pakistan Relationship.

The above-mentioned paper is published in the book- GANDHI AND AMBEDKAR’S

PHILOSOPHY: INCLUSION, EQUALITY AND DIGNITY; Editor- Professor (Dr.) Ashu

Pasricha, Publisher-SLM Publishers, Patiala, Punjab,Pages-103-122,2025.

3. Protection of Elderly Rights in India; Journal of UILS, Panjab University,2022.

4.Manual Scavenging: An Obnoxious Endowment of  Suffocation and Stigma.

Published  in the book  Socio-Economic Offences (Laws and Principles), Ed. By Prof. (Dr.) Rattan Singh and Dr. Varinder Singh, Allahabad Law Agency, Faridabad, Pages 404-433, ISBN 978-93-80231-31-0,2019.

Extracurricular Activities

Through conducting workshops on digital footprints and adjudicating moot courts in 2025, I strengthened my skills in legal education, public speaking, and judicial analysis Attending webinars on capital punishment, IP rights, and human rights (2023) enhanced my research and contemporary legal awareness. Performing a street play on child abuse (2020–2021) showcased my advocacy and community outreach abilities. Earlier experiences, including a moot court competition (2018), a banking workshop (2016), and participation in Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (2015), further developed my teamwork, leadership, and social responsibility.

Certifications And Achievements

  • Virtual Seven-day faculty Development Programme on Human Rights;Justice V. R. Krishna Iyer Chair on Human Rights, School of Legal Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kerala,2025.
  • Certificate in Capacity Building Program on Pedagogy, 2023
  • Certificate of Merit (UILS, Panjab University), 2016-2017
  • Shaheed Captain Rohit Memorial Merit Award, 2015
  • Outstanding Academic Performance (CBSE), 2014
  • Certificate of Merit from HRD Ministry, 2014

Cbse Workshops

  • Cyber Security, 05/16/25
  • Learning through Art Integration (Secondary Level), 05/27/25
  • Critical and Creative Thinking- Two Days, 06/03/25
  • Consultative Meet on Legal Studies, 06/06/25
  • Life Skills, 10/11/25

Languages

  • Hindi
  • English
  • Hindi

Personal Information

  • Profession: Practicing Advocate & Law Lecturer
  • Father's Name: Late. Rajesh Chadha
  • Mother's Name: Sonia
  • Date of Birth: 31/10/1996
  • Nationality: Indian

Timeline

Associate Legal Counsel

Aditya Grover
01.2024 - 12.2025

Legal Studies Lecturer

Bhavan Vidyalaya
03.2023 - Current

Legal Intern

Dr. Surender Singh Hooda
07.2020

Legal Intern

Pardhuman Garg Advocate & Associates
09.2019

Legal Intern

Advocate R.N. Lohan
07.2018

Legal Intern

National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT)
06.2016

Legal Intern

State Legal Services Authority
07.2015

Volunteer

Samarpan Foundation
01.2015

Ph.D. in Law - ROLE OF UNITED NATIONS IN RESOLVING CROSS BORDER TERRORISM IN INDIA

Department of Laws, Panjab University

MA - Political Science

IGNOU

Two Credit Certificate Course - Human Rights And Justice

Centre for Advanced Studies in Human Rights, Rajiv Gandhi National Law University of Law, Panjab

PG Diploma - Human Rights Law

National Law School of India University

Master of Laws (LL.M.) -

University Institute of Legal Studies, Panjab University

B.A. LL.B (Hons.) -

University Institute of Legal Studies, Panjab University

XII - Humanities

Bhavan Vidyalaya

Matriculation -

St. Lawrence Convent
MEHAK CHADHA