Advocate · Researcher · LL.M. Candidate
"I am drawn to the intersection of law & power,
where real change happens (or should)"
Supreme Court · High Court · District Court
I am a legal researcher and advocate currently pursuing an LL.M. in Cyber Law & Cyber Crime Investigation at the National Forensic Sciences University, Bhubaneswar. My academic journey began with a B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) from Karnavati University, where I developed a deep interest in constitutional law, criminal justice, and the intersection of technology with legal frameworks.
My practice spans litigation exposure at the Supreme Court, High Courts, and District Courts — giving me a rare multi-tier perspective on how law operates in practice versus theory. I combine qualitative fieldwork with quantitative analysis, and I am particularly drawn to minority politics, media influence on vulnerable populations, juvenile justice, and law as a social instrument rather than mere doctrine.
I believe the most important legal questions are always also political ones — and that good lawyering requires knowing the difference.
Scriboard Advocates & Legal Consultants
Office of AOR Sindoora VNL, Supreme Court of India
Office of Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia, Supreme Court of India
Office of Additional Solicitor General of India, Aishwarya Bhati
Adv. Anand Kashyap, Meerut District Court, U.P.
Office of Hon'ble Mr. Justice Saurabh Banerjee, High Court of Delhi
Prayas Juvenile Aid Centre, Delhi
Adv. Surya Prakash Nigam, Supreme Court, Delhi
Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH)
Adv. Anand Kashyap, Meerut District Court, U.P.
National Forensic Sciences University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Supervised by Dr. Bishwa Kallyan Dash
Unitedworld School of Law (UWSL), Karnavati University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Rosary Senior Secondary School, Delhi
NFSU, Bhubaneswar
UWSL, Karnavati University
Editorial Leadership
UWSL, Karnavati University
UWSL, Karnavati University
UWSL, Karnavati University
When I'm not buried in case law or research papers, you'll find me with a book in one hand and a cat in the other — ideally both at the same time.
From legal theory to fiction — I read widely and believe every good lawyer is first a good reader.
New places, new perspectives. Travel has shaped how I understand people and the societies law is meant to serve.
There's something grounding about growing things — a quiet counterweight to the intensity of legal work.
Movies are how I decompress — and occasionally find better arguments than any case I've read.
Proudly a cat person. Independent, quietly judgemental, and entirely unbothered — qualities I deeply respect.
Two selected works that represent my research voice — one on criminal justice, one on media and human rights.
This paper explores Victim Impact Statements (VIS) and their role in the criminal justice system. It examines the historical development of victim rights and the limitations faced by victims in traditional legal systems. VIS are introduced as a tool for victim empowerment, allowing them to share the impact of crimes and participate in the sentencing process.
The paper analyzes the purposes served by VIS — including informing sentencing decisions, promoting victim participation, and countering secondary victimization — and explores the mechanics of VIS delivery, including formats, timing, and limitations. Legal perspectives are explored, comparing common law and civil law traditions regarding VIS presentation during guilt and sentencing phases.
The paper critically examines arguments against VIS, including potential for bias, emotional manipulation, and disruption of sentencing procedures. It highlights Payne v. Tennessee (1991) as a landmark decision in the US regarding VIS admissibility. Focusing on India, the paper discusses the limited role of victims in the current criminal justice system, critiques the lack of established sentencing guidelines, and raises concerns about potential delays in case processing due to VIS considerations.
Despite these shortcomings, the paper emphasises the importance of victim rights and advocates for VIS as a tool for victim empowerment — particularly for those facing violence within social taboos — and calls for further exploration of VIS implementation across cases within India's legal system.
This paper was originally published on SSRN (May 2024) and subsequently cleared peer review to be included in the edited volume Legally Bound: Exploring the Tapestry of Criminal Justice, Vol. 2, Part 2 — a distinction that reflects the paper's reception within the academic legal community.
This research examines the intricate dynamics between media, vulnerable populations, and human rights in developing nations undergoing democratic transitions. It defines vulnerable groups as those at higher risk of needing humanitarian aid or exclusion from social services, and explores how media functions as both a potential catalyst for conflict and a champion of human rights.
The paper examines challenges faced by vulnerable populations in accessing digital media and the ethical dilemmas encountered by journalists when reporting on sensitive issues. It analyses India's Press Council of India alongside international organisations like UNESCO, highlighting the complex interplay between media regulation, press freedom, and human rights protection.
Doctrinal research combined with descriptive analysis, examining statutory provisions, case law, and international regulatory frameworks. The research draws on 14 sources spanning academic journals, legal guides, and investigative journalism ethics literature.
"Media plays a vital role in vulnerable societies, particularly those susceptible to civil conflicts and repressive rule... Being an immediate source of information, it can readily serve as a powerful tool in promoting enmity or nondemocratic rule, or deliberate manipulation of media outlets to promote conflict... However, it is crucial to acknowledge that media also serves as an immediate watchdog, raising awareness about the issues of Human Rights and any of its infringement, empowering citizens to take action."
Whether you're a recruiter, researcher, or fellow legal mind — I'm always open to conversations that matter.
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