Sheenam Banchta
Chandigarh
Summary
Advocate with 2.5 years of courtroom and chambers experience across civil, criminal and constitutional matters before District Courts, Tribunals and the Hon’ble Punjab & Haryana High Court. Skilled in drafting (writs, plaints, WS, appeals),case-law research, and complete brief preparation. Calm under pressure, meticulous with procedure, and client-focused.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate
Mr. Rose Gupta Advocate
Chandigarh
01.2025 - Current
- Prepared comprehensive legal briefs and detailed research notes on questions of law and fact to assist senior counsel in High Court proceedings
- Drafted and finalized writ petitions, miscellaneous applications, interlocutory applications, and appellate pleadings across various stages of litigation
- Assisted senior counsel during hearings and conferences, including case strategy and preparation of written submissions.
- Regularly appeared before the Hon’ble High Court to argue matters, address procedural issues, and seek interim and final reliefs
Associate
Mr. Rahul Dev Singh ( AAG Haryana)
Chandigarh
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Prepared briefs and research notes; supported senior counsel in final arguments.
- Drafted, vetted writs, replies, WS, appeals, and miscellaneous applications.
- Managed filing workflows and coordinated with clerks for listings/defect removal.
Junior Associate
Mr. Pawan Keprate( District Court)
Shimla
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Drafted plaints/WS, bail petitions and interlocutory applications.
- Assisted in evidence stage: witness prep, exhibits, and case tracking
- Appeared on adjournment dates; briefed clients on next steps.
Education
B.A LLB - Law
University Institute of Legal Studies, Ava Lodge
Himachal Pradesh06-2023
Skills
Drafting and vetting (writs, plaints, WS, appeals, revisions, bail); legal research (statutes and case law); courtroom and client (appearances, briefing, expectation management); tools: MS Office
Core Practice Areas
- Service & Constitutional Writs (Art. 226); Civil Suits, Injunctions & Appeals;
- Criminal Complaints, Bail & Revisions; Family Disputes; Procedural Strategy under CPC, CrPC & Evidence Act.
Selected Contributions
Drafted petitions admitted before the Punjab and Haryana High Court, including urgent reliefs, and worked on matters involving state entities and corporates with procedural rigors
Internships
- Under Former Senior Advocate Mr. B.C Negi - Hon’ble H.P High Court, Shimla (2022)
- Under Punjab State Human Rights Commission(2020)
Moot Courts
- Intra College Level Moot Court Competition, 2019, North Cap University Gurugram
- Moot Court Competition, Reyat Bahara University, Ropar
ENROLMENT & MEMBERSHIP
Advocate, Bar Association of Himachal Pradesh
Advocate Member, Punjab And Haryana High court.
Timeline
Associate
Mr. Rose Gupta Advocate
01.2025 - Current
Associate
Mr. Rahul Dev Singh ( AAG Haryana)
01.2024 - 12.2024
Junior Associate
Mr. Pawan Keprate( District Court)
07.2023 - 12.2023
B.A LLB - Law
University Institute of Legal Studies, Ava Lodge