ROHAN GUPTA
Advocate, Punjab & Haryana High Court
Chandigarh
Summary
A dedicated legal professional with expertise in consumer law and motor accident claims, possessing extensive experience in litigation, claims management, and legal advisory. Adept at representing clients before tribunals and courts, ensuring effective case resolution with a strategic and detail-oriented approach. Committed to delivering high-quality legal services with a focus on client advocacy and compliance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Associate
Vaakya Legal
Chandigarh
02.2022 - Current
- Working from Law chambers of Neha Sonawane Deputy AG (Govt. of Punjab) and Arjun Sheoran.
- Researched on the scope of a moratorium on criminal proceedings under Section 14 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy code
- Drafted a reply to the provisional attachment order passed by the AA in PMLA proceedings
- Drafted and Presented multiple FAO’s seeking enhancement of compensation awarded to the deceased and injured victims of motor accidents by the MACT
- Drafted Cross Objections in First Appeals against Orders for the wrongful apportionment of the compensation amount by the MACT.
- Prepared rejoinders, reply to a modification application and research notes in commercial arbitrations
- Drafted regular bails, anticipatory bails, quashing and suspension of sentence petitions
- Assisted in Criminal Appeals resulting to acquittal of the juvenile accused charged under the POCSO Act
- Researched on the scope of English mortgage; drafted an opinion for a bank regarding the viability of extending a loan to a business group
Independent Legal Practitioner
Law Chambers
Chandigarh
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Regularly Conducted Conciliations for a NBFC
- Researched and Prepared notes on issues pertaining to Consumer Laws
- Researched on the non-joinder & misjoinder of parties to a suit under the Civil Procedure Code, 1908
- Drafted a writ petition for a service matter involving the Punjab Police Rules, 1934
- Drafted a written statement in a suit for compensation on grounds of defamation; Researched on the viability of defamation proceedings against journalists
Law Student Intern
Farasat Law Chambers
New Delhi
02.2020 - 03.2020
- Assisted Senior Advocate Shadan Farasat (Standing counsel for Govt of NCT of Delhi)
- Drafted a Regular First Appeal for recovery of money for a service rendered.
- Researched on Section 92 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 for the alteration of contract and registered without the State’s consent
- Researched on the power of the arbitrator and courts to determine the jurisdiction of an arbitral tribunal under the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996
- Prepared a note on the procedure for amending an LLP agreement; researched on tag along and drag along rights
Law Student Intern
Chambers of Jatinder Kumar
Barnala
02.2019 - 02.2019
- Drafted a plaint and an application for amendment of the plaint in a suit for possession and recovery of mesne profits and learned the subtle nuances of trial court civil litigation.
- Researched on Section 45 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872.
- Researched on the onus of proof when documents have been adduced by one party and have not been controverted by the other party.
- Drafted an application for divorce under section 13-B of the Hindu Marriage Act and researched on various provisions of the Hindu Marriage and Hindu Succession Act.
- Attended court hearings and observed legal proceedings firsthand, enriching practical understanding of courtroom etiquette and procedures.
Law Student Intern
Chambers of Shadan Farasat
New Delhi
02.2018 - 02.2018
- Prepared a note on the power of an arbitrator to award interests
- Drafted a counter affidavit in a tax matter and researched on Section 74 and 76 of the Delhi Value Added Tax Act, 2004
- Researched on award of damages for breach of contract under Sections 73 and 74 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872
- Prepared a note on amendment of a contract by implication and novation of contract.
- Prepared a note on the issue of failure to cross examine in an arbitration proceeding amounts to acceptance of the averments made in examination in chief.
- Researched on the issue of constructive res judicata in constitutional litigation and PIL litigation
- Prepared a note on sustainability of differences between pleadings and examination in chief
Law Student Intern
Chambers of Nitya Ramakrishnan
New Delhi
10.2017 - 10.2017
- Prepared a note on the procedure for marriage under the Special Marriage Act, 1954
- Researched on defamation law in India
- Prepared a note on the admissibility of evidence under Sec 65 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872
- Researched on the rights of unsecured creditors under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016
- Researched on Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
Law Student Intern
Vaakya Legal
Chandigarh
10.2016 - 10.2016
- Drafted a Regular Second Appeal for breach of contract.
- Drafted an appeal to be filed before the state consumer forum and researched on various provisions of consumer law for a fire insurance matter.
- Researched on Section 56 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872; researched on the doctrine of lis pendens under Section 52 of Transfer of Property Act, 1882
- Researched on the relationship between the banker and the bank for the purposes of Section 405 of Indian Penal Code, 1860; and prepared a note on partition by family arrangement
- Attended court hearings and observed legal proceedings firsthand, enriching practical understanding of courtroom etiquette and procedures.
Education
B.A.LL.B (Honours) -
National Law School of India University
Bangalore, Karnataka 01.2015 - 01.2020
Senior Secondary -
Sacred Heart Convent School
Barnala, Punjab05-2015
Publications
Article 254: Doctrine of Repugnancy- A Critical Overview, International Journal of Legal Research, 2349-8463, 2, 4, 04/01/16
Extra-Curricular Activities
Member, Team Representing NLSIU in International Negotiation Challenge, 2018
Single Credit Courses
- Mergers and Acquisitions, Prof. Priya Misra, National Law School of India University, Bangalore
- Conflict of laws, Prof. Sanyukta Chaudhary, National Law School of India University, Bangalore
Timeline
Associate
Vaakya Legal
02.2022 - Current
Independent Legal Practitioner
Law Chambers
07.2021 - 01.2022
Law Student Intern
Farasat Law Chambers
02.2020 - 03.2020
Law Student Intern
Chambers of Jatinder Kumar
02.2019 - 02.2019
Law Student Intern
Chambers of Shadan Farasat
02.2018 - 02.2018
Law Student Intern
Chambers of Nitya Ramakrishnan
10.2017 - 10.2017
Law Student Intern
Vaakya Legal
10.2016 - 10.2016
B.A.LL.B (Honours) -
National Law School of India University
01.2015 - 01.2020
Senior Secondary -
Sacred Heart Convent School
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