Tarishi Agrawal
Summary
Dynamic legal professional with a proven track record at the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, adept in policy formulation and consumer rights enforcement. Skilled in legal research and team management, I thrive on problem-solving and communication, driving impactful initiatives that enhance consumer protection and compliance. Enthusiastic about continuous learning and development. I'm also passionate about knowledge-sharing and mentoring, with a growing academic interest in teaching, curriculum development, and legal education.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Young Professional
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
New Delhi
07.2024 - Current
- Assisted in the formulation and review of consumer protection policies, with a focus on enforcement of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 and related rules.
- Drafting legal notices and handling cases on behalf of the Central Consumer Protection Authority related to violations of consumer rights, misleading advertisements, unfair trade practices and direct selling violations.
- Conducted legal research and policy analysis on issues such as misleading advertisements, unfair trade practices, and e-commerce compliance.
- Coordinated with regulatory bodies and stakeholders to address consumer grievances and ensure regulatory compliance.
Teaching Associate
NPTEL MOOC On SWAYAM Platform
05.2023 - Current
- Took classes and doubt clearing session for students.
- Assisted Prof. Ashok R. Patil, Vice Chancellor of National University of Study of Research ad Law (NUSRL), Ranchi for his classes.
- Prepared weekly assignments, reading material, PPTs and end-term exams for students
Research Associate
National Law School of India University (NLSIU)
12.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids, Washington, DC
- Working under the 'Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids' Project towards conducting legal research and developing policies on Tobacco Control Laws.
- Regularly attending CTFK meetings and developed a White Paper on 'State Initiatives in Tobacco Control'.
- Organized workshops for the state nodal officers fostering discussions on the tobacco control law and strategies for curbing tobacco use.
- Developed a comprehensive report summarizing the workshop and the key policy considerations which was appreciated by the funders and recognized by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India (GoI).
- Worked on the letter sent to the Prime Minister, Health Minister, GoI, and Health Minister, Government of Karnataka (GoK) in support of COTPA Amendment and OTT rules with other supporting documents. The GoK considered our request and recently banned Hookah Bar by amending COTPA.
- Conducting research on the effectiveness of using existing laws on misleading advertising to control tobacco usage.
- Drafting of research proposals for the next term and other projects.
- Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids, Washington, DC
Research Associate
Meta
12.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Building an AI Chatbot for Consumer Grievances in India
- Development of general corpus for training of the AI chatbot and guiding the student volunteers.
- Recruitment of Student RAs for the project.
- Allotment of work and coordination with the team and guiding the students w.r.t. their work.
- Attending team meetings.
- Helping the team to create a dataset for training the chatbot to help the consumers with their consumer disputes. This involves the development of synthetic chats, legal notices, complaint copies, affidavits and memorandum of parties.
- Verification of work done by the Research Assistants under the project.
- Building an AI Chatbot for Consumer Grievances in India
Research Associate
Indian Direct Selling Association
12.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Direct Selling Project in collaboration with the Indian Direct Selling Association, New Delhi
- Research on laws pertaining to Direct Selling businesses in India and its implications on direct selling entities and direct sellers.
- Developed a comprehensive manual showing the contribution of direct selling businesses to the economy, differentiation between authentic direct selling businesses and Ponzi schemes, laws applicable and way forward.
- Conducted field visits wherein team visits were done to various direct selling entities in Bangalore to gather first-hand information regarding the operation of direct selling businesses.
- Developed the Draft Rules for Monitoring Mechanisms to be established for monitoring and supervising direct selling entities and direct sellers which was shared with the Department of Consumer Affairs, GoI and the State and UT Governments for their reference.
- Organized webinars to sensitize the to facilitate sharing of experience and evolve through discussions, efficacious recommendations establishment of a Monitoring Mechanism. The then Additional Secretary, Hon'ble Nidhi Khare Ma'am inaugurated one of the webinars and had participants from various states.
- Direct Selling Project in collaboration with the Indian Direct Selling Association, New Delhi
Research Associate
Chair on Consumer Law and Practice
12.2022 - Current
- Organized Training Programme for the Members of District Consumer Commissions of Kerala. It included organizing, developing the reading material, hosting the workshop.
- Organizing different competitions like reel making and essay competitions, to engage student participation and foster the culture of learning alongside spreading awareness on consumer issues.
- Took care of internships under the Chair which included work allotment, guiding the students with their tasks and educating them about consumer laws.
- Worked on the Chair publications- The Bi-Annual Newsletter of the Chair (March of Consumer Law and Practice) and the Journal (international Journal on Consumer Law and Practice) indexed on SCOPUS and UGC CARE.
- Responsible for social media management of the Chair which included populating information pertaining to Chair activities to engage active participation and sharing news and writing blogs on consumer issues to enlighten the consumers about their rights.
- Organizing and moderating panel discussions on contemporary consumer law issues to shed light on these issues and their implication of consumer protection.
- Played a key role on revamping the Chair's website (clap.nls.ac.in) by helping with the design aspect and furnishing relevant information.
- Assisted in administrative work of the Chair.
Intern
Prima Carta Law Offices
- Company Overview: New Delhi
- Assisted the mentor in drafting of bails, appeals, written submissions of various civil cases, anticipatory bails, legal letters, and legal notices.
- Researched on various propositions related to IPC, Contracts Act and Transfer of Property Act and prepared case briefs & legal opinions on the same.
- Assisted the senior during the court hearings.
- New Delhi
Intern
Advocate Prabhat Goel
- Company Overview: Moradabad
- Researched on various precedents related to ongoing cases.
- Assisted mentor in preparing briefs, concise drafting of petitions, legal notices, consumer complaints and case notes.
- Did proofreading & vetting of legal documents which was helpful for the mentor.
- Moradabad
Intern
Child Rights and You (CRY)
- Company Overview: New Delhi
- Assisted the mentor in taking high-level initiatives in creating an online presence of the organization.
- Coordinated with the other interns and demonstrating strong leadership skills.
- Assisted the mentor in organizing various legal workshop programs related to Women's rights.
- Did on-field survey and motivated people in rural areas about importance of education and legal rights of people.
- New Delhi
Intern
Advocate Sonia Mathur
- Company Overview: New Delhi
- Researched on relevant rulings of High Courts and Apex Court related to ongoing cases using portals, SCC Online, Manupatra, etc.
- Drafted affidavits, additional affidavits, association contracts, vakalatnama, index of dates and events, index of exhibits, and correspondences to clients.
- Attended client meetings, counsel briefing sessions, court proceedings and learned about cross examinations.
- Attended court proceeding at Hon'ble Supreme Court, High Court, District Court and learned about their functioning.
- New Delhi
Intern
Devraj and Associates
- Company Overview: New Delhi
- Researched on various precedents related to criminal law, civil law, arbitration and constitutional law.
- Closely monitored the ongoing cases of clients and took necessary actions for the favorable conditions.
- Assisted the mentor in preparing briefs, plaints, written statements rejoinders, applications under section 156(3) of Cr.P.C., concise drafting of petitions, legal notices, and case notes which improved my drafting skills.
- New Delhi
Intern
Advocate U.P. Singh
- Company Overview: Allahabad
- Attended client meetings, preparing minutes and attended court hearing on behalf of the clients & learned about case management.
- Assisted the senior in preparing briefs, concise drafting of petitions, legal notices, and case notes/briefs which improved my drafting skills.
- Attended court proceedings and learned about their jurisdictions and procedures.
- Appeared in various courts and tribunals of on behalf of senior.
- Allahabad
Intern
Advocate Yogesh Chandra Dubey
- Company Overview: Farrukhabad
- Carried out research work on matrimonial laws and prepared case briefs which were helpful for the senior in creating a road-map of the case.
- Assisted senior in all on-going cases by appearing on his behalf in court proceedings at Hon'ble Court & tribunals and learned about their jurisdictions and procedures.
- Conducted extensive legal research, prepared briefs for the senior counsels and represented clients at various tribunals and commissions.
- Maintained client records in an organized manner to ensure up to date information for senior, paralegal and support staff.
- Farrukhabad
Education
Master of Laws (LL.M) -
National Law University (NLU)
Aurangabad05.2022
Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelors of Law (B.B.A. LL.B.) -
Banasthali Vidyapith
Rajasthan, Rajasthan05.2019
Higher Senior Secondary -
K.C.M. School
Moradabad01.2014
Senior Secondary School -
St. Mary's Academy
Saharanpur01.2012
Skills
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Leadership and team management
- Effective communication
- Negotiation skills
- Problem-solving
- Continuous learning
- Legal research
Accomplishments
- Participated in AIPPM as 'Teesta Setalvad' at the Benaras Youth Parliament. (December 2016)
- Stood 1st in the Nukkad Natak Competition organized as a part of the National Service Scheme (NSS), Banasthali Vidyapith
- Attended a meeting with the Principal Secretary, State of Tamil Nadu and Commissioner of Food and Civil Supplies, State of Tamil Nadu on being deputed on behalf of NLSIU.
- Worked on revamping of the Chair on Consumer Law and Practice (CLAP) website, NLSIU, Bangalore.
- Presented on the Consumer Protection (Direct Selling) Rules, 2021 in the National Webinars on 'Build Capacity for States/UTs towards Implementation of Direct Selling Rules', inaugurated by Additional Secretary, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Government of India.
- Judged Intra-Moot Court Competition at School of Law, Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore.
- Received my Third Rank Certificate for LL.M. Degree from Hon'ble Chief Justice of India Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud
- Scored the highest marks in 2nd Semester, Master of Laws (LL.M)
- Obtained 'O' grade (the highest attainable grade) in Comparative Constitutional Law, Service Law, Centre State Relations and Comparative Public Law.
Unpublished Work
- Discrimination, Disdain and Disgrace: Story Behind Cooper V. Aaron, Indian Law Institute Law Review, Under Review Process
- Critical Analysis of Austin's Theory of Sovereignty and Its Relevance in the Present Day, Indian Journal of Law and Justice, Under Review Process
- Establishment of Monitoring Authority Governing Direct Selling Businesses in India: A Step Towards Strengthening Consumer Protection, Journal of National Law University, Delhi (JNLUD), Under Review Process
- Mapping the Progression of Same Sex Marriages In India: An Overview Of The Tussle Between Law And Morality, NIU International Journal of Human Rights, Under Review Process
- The Sovereign Under Contract Examining the Limitations of State Immunity in Contracts, Cochin University Law Review (CULR), Under Review Process
Editorial Experience
- Editor, Bi-annual Newsletter 'March on consumer Law and Practice', 2023, Vol. XVI Issue 1, Chair on Consumer Law and Practice, NLSIU, Bangalore
- Editor, International Journal On Consumer Law and Practice (IJCLP), 2023, Volume 11, NLSIU under the aegis of the Chair on Consumer Law and Practice, SCOPUS and UGC-Care
- Managing Editor, International Journal on Legal Development and Practice, Ramakrishna Law Firm
- Associate Editor, International Journal on Consumer Law and Practice (IJCLP), 2024, Volume 12, NLSIU under the aegis of the Chair on Consumer Law and Practice, SCOPUS and UGC-Care
Training
- Right of Sex Workers- Human Beings not Commodities, International Conference of Jurists, International Council of Jurists, All India Bar Association, Indian Council of Jurists and Maharashtra State Commission for Women
- Issues and Challenges in introducing Uniform Civil Code in India, National Seminar on Introducing Uniform Civil Code in India, Bhagat Phool Singh Mahila Vishwavidyalaya
- Social Work and Role of NGOs and Community Participation including Corporate Social Responsibility, National Conference on Environmental Jurisprudence in India, School of Law, Delhi Metropolitan Education
- Features of Agricultural Economy: instruments of Right to Food, National Conference on Right to Food: A Constitutional Perspective, Christ University
- Need of the Hour: Uniform of Civil Code, National Seminar on Reforms in Personal Laws in India: Problems and Prospects, ICFAI University, Dehradun
- Euthanasia: A Sin or Virtue, National Seminar on Criminal Law & Administration of Legal Justice System, City Academy Law College, Lucknow
- Cooperative Federalism in Present Scenario: Issues and Challenges, National Seminar, Chandigarh University
- Protecting Plant Varieties in India under IPR Regime, National Webinar, DPIIT Chair on IPR, CIPRA, NLSIU, Bangalore
- Virtual Mediation Workshop, Centre For Environmental Law, Education, Research & Advocacy (CEERA), NLSIU
Published Work
- Right to Information: A Tool For Transparency And Good Governance, International Journal of All Research Education And Scientific Methods, 10, 5, 2455-6211, Published
- Judicial Review: A Comparative Study Between USA, UK & India, International Journal of Law Management & Humanities, 5, 5, 2581-5369, Published
- Defamation Vis-à-vis Freedom of Speech, International Journal for Legal Research and Analysis, 2, 7, 2582-6433, Published
- Judicial Trends in the Area of Human Rights, Indian Journal of Law and Legal Research, 4, 4, 2582-8878, Published
- March of Consumer Law and Practice, Bi-Annual Newsletter, Vol. XV Issue 1, January 2023- July 2023, Published
- International Journal on Consumer Law and Practice, Volume 11 (2023), Published, SCOPUS and UGC Care
Additional Qualifications
- Workshop on ADR Methods, Indian Law Society Centre for Arbitration (ILSCA) at ILS, Pune, 4 days
- Certificate Course on Company Law, National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal, Distinction
- Certificate Course on Contract Law and Drafting, Pursuing
- Certificate Course on Trademarks, Copyright and Design Protection in India, Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai, Distinction
- National Service Scheme (NSS), Banasthali Vidyapith, 2 years
Timeline
Senior Young Professional
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
07.2024 - Current
Teaching Associate
NPTEL MOOC On SWAYAM Platform
05.2023 - Current
Research Associate
National Law School of India University (NLSIU)
12.2022 - Current
Research Associate
Meta
12.2022 - Current
Research Associate
Indian Direct Selling Association
12.2022 - Current
Research Associate
Chair on Consumer Law and Practice
12.2022 - Current
Intern
Prima Carta Law Offices
Intern
Advocate Prabhat Goel
Intern
Child Rights and You (CRY)
Intern
Advocate Sonia Mathur
Intern
Devraj and Associates
Intern
Advocate U.P. Singh
Intern
Advocate Yogesh Chandra Dubey
Master of Laws (LL.M) -
National Law University (NLU)
Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelors of Law (B.B.A. LL.B.) -
Banasthali Vidyapith
Higher Senior Secondary -
K.C.M. School
Senior Secondary School -
St. Mary's Academy
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