Jan 2026 – Jan 2026 · 0 mo · Gurugram, Haryana, India

• Advised on viability of the Infrastructure Investment Trusts as investment route for monetising infrastructure assets, and legality of digital gold transactions conducted by Indian entities not regulated by Sebi.
• Conducted due diligence on IP assignment and licensing agreements, including applicable statutory procedures for licensing of patents, trademarks, copyright, and know-how in India.
• Analysed legal duties of Chief Financial Officers under Companies Act, 2013 & Sebi (LODR) Regulations, and requirements of arm's length related-party transactions between parent company & its wholly-owned subsidiary.
• Reviewed post-merger regulatory compliances following NCLT-approved amalgamations, including delisting of the transferor entity (listed) and listing of the resultant unlisted company.

Sep 2025 – Present · 6 mos · New Delhi, Delhi, India · Remote

Sep 2025 – Sep 2025 · 0 mo · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

• Drafted & proofread corporate documents such as Shareholders’ Agreement, Due Diligence Report, Debenture Subscription Agreement, Term Sheet, Employee Manual, and Step Sheet for cross-border share transfer.
• Drafted compliance checklists/disclosures on ESOPs post-listing and renumeration paid to directors/employees in Annual Returns/Report, and reviewed the authority of AoA vis-à-vis Shareholders’ Agreements.
• Prepared comparative table on data protection laws of India, Malaysia & Singapore and shaped legislative suggestions for the Government on the Draft Maharashtra Platform-based Workers Act, 2025.
• Analyzed case laws on the State’s authority to amend private contracts via legislation, restriction on interpretation of companies act beyond its scope, and the legal force of Articles of Association.

Jul 2025 – Jul 2025 · 0 mo · New Delhi, Delhi, India

• Reviewed AML/tax compliances for onshore & off-shore crypto asset entities for registering as reporting entity & transfer/safe-keeping of virtual digital assets.
• Conducted due-diligence on RBI’s regulatory framework for merchant surcharging on credit cards, and
• Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charges for credit/debit cards vis-à-vis payment aggregators/acquirers.
• Audited KYC documentation obligations for individuals under RBI KYC Master Directions across 6 scenarios, and reviewed IFSC/SEBI/RBI circulars authorising stock brokers/broker dealers registered in the IFSC region to open the Foreign Currency Account under RBI’s Liberalised Remittance Scheme.

May 2025 – May 2025 · 0 mo · New Delhi, Delhi, India · On-site

• Advised on the collection, use and processing of Aadhar information in the education sector and the scope of exemptions of “personal and domestic purposes” under data protection laws of India, Singapore & the EU.
• Investigated regulatory framework governing online sale of pharmaceuticals by e-pharmacies, and registration/certification of drone companies and products.
• Analysed censorship & media regulations affecting intermediary liability and print/digital services, with emphasis on the state’s evolving regulatory powers under Draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023.

Apr 2025 – Present · 11 mos · Remote

• Assisted in organizing workshops together with Ikigai Law, UNESCO & Telangana AI Mission in identifying actionable steps to implement RAI principles and protecting data privacy in AI applications.
• Shaped key inputs for NASSCOM AI’s official stance on the regulation of Agentic AI, Telangana Government’s AI Procurement Guidelines, and the state of AI regulation in India.
• Analysed India-US and Indo-French technological engagement to enhance bilateral partnership, and reviewed indemnity protection offered by foundational AI models in their terms of use to commercial AI developers.

Dec 2024 – Mar 2025 · 3 mos · Remote

Mar 2025 – Mar 2025 · 0 mo · New Delhi, Delhi, India · On-site

• Assisted in drafting 2 judgments on intersection of fair protest as fundamental right, criminal defamation, and free speech (Shahed Kamal v. M/S Surti Developers), and modification of arbitral award (Constitution Bench).
• Drafted case briefs, delivered oral briefings and prepared research notes on India’s global partnerships to tackle new-age illicit financial flows, and quashing of FIRs basis the ignorance of law.

Sep 2024 – Sep 2024 · 0 mo · New Delhi, Delhi, India · Remote

• Contributed to drafting key chapters of the Handbook for AI Developers in India, focusing on best practices for ensuring high-quality data processing and addressing the specific challenges of processing children's data in AI systems under the data protection laws of India, Singapore, and the EU.
• Analyzed the legal framework surrounding the exception for "publicly available data" and the user’s right to access personal data, comparing the data protection laws of India, Singapore, and the EU.
• Developed comprehensive case studies on critical data protection issues, including the definition of non-personal data, anonymization techniques, legitimate use of personal data, and pseudonymization practices under
• the data protection regulations of Singapore and the UK.

Aug 2024 – Sep 2024 · 1 mo · New Delhi, Delhi, India · Remote

Jul 2024 – Jul 2024 · 0 mo · New Delhi, Delhi, India · On-site

• Studied India’s data protection law and compared it with the old regime & global regulations (EU & Singapore).
• Identified key suggestions on parental consent and age verification of children; relationship between data fiduciary and data processor; legal guardianship for disabled data principals; and jurisprudence on exemption of “personal and domestic purpose” under data protection law.
• Conducted research on Telecommunications Act, focusing on issues of critical services in Machine-to-Machine sector; framework for service authorisations; Digital Bharat Nidhi; rule-making powers of Central Government
• under the Act; and regulatory framework for spectrum allocation, sharing & trading in India.
• Investigated legality of online sale of drugs and operations of e-pharmacies in India; and key focus areas in technology policy identified by the Economic Survey and Budget 2024.

Jun 2024 – Jul 2024 · 1 mo · New Delhi, Delhi, India

• Conducted research on national AI strategies of 26 countries & segregated them based on their key focus areas.
• Traced the historical evolution of the global nuclear regime since the 1940s and analyzed commonalities and differences between atomic energy and AI for the theme of global governance of AI.
• Authored (in progress) a paper aimed at developing a framework for a global AI regime, drawing lessons from the evolution of the global nuclear regime from 1944 to 1957

May 2024 – May 2024 · 0 mo · New Delhi, Delhi, India · On-site

• Analysed interpretation of “legitimate interest” under articles 6 and 25 of the GDPR & its application in India, inventions under section 3 of the Patents Act, disclosure of user’s personal information under Dutch law, and exemption of oral testimony & physical presence of witnesses under section 65B of the Evidence Act.
• Prepared research notes on the issues of trade dress infringement of alcoholic bottles, misrepresentation in pleadings by the defendant, regularisation of workmen, and online advertisement of sexual wellness products.
• Assisted Litigation team in conducting due diligence on trademark registrations, drafting written statements, and preparing briefs on hearings/mediation at district courts (Tis Hazari & Saket) and Delhi High Court.

Feb 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 1 mo · New Delhi, Delhi, India · Remote

• - Prepared Disability Manifesto for Political Parties for the upcoming 18th Lok Sabha Elections.

Feb 2024 – Feb 2024 · 0 mo · New Delhi, Delhi, India · On-site

• Assisted the General Corporate team (Compliance & Corporate Governance) in conducting research on issues of requisition, general meetings, annual return, rights issue, compounding & adjudication of offences,
• investors’ rights, appointment of Key Managerial Personnel & downstream investment under Companies Act, 2013 & rules; SEBI Act & ICDR/LODR regulations; FEMA Act, 1999 and; ICSI Secretarial Standards.
• Assisted Artificial Intelligence team in analyzing Machine Un-learning technologies/models and potential application of AI in Grid Management and Demand Management in the Power sector.

Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 · 0 mo · Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India · On-site

• Researched on Real Estate Regulatory and Development Act, 2016; U.P. Revenue Code, 2006; Consumer Protection Act, 2019; SARFAESI Act, 2002; Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 & Civil Procedure Code.
• Drafted legal notices & replies, recovery suits and legal notes on service-related matters, deficiency in services/goods, payment of wages, dishonour of cheque, and mutation & illegal possession of property.
• Assisted in over 17 cases by preparing case briefs and compiling case laws on scope of review petition, revision and appeals, summons, condonation of delay, forum shopping, fire insurance policy, ingredients of PIL, false advertisement, unfair trade practices, breach of employment contract and breach of lease/sale deed.

Dec 2023 – Dec 2023 · 0 mo · New Delhi, Delhi, India · On-site

• Analysed case laws on rejection of regular bail under Unlawful Acts Prevention Act, 1967 and National Investigation Act, 2008; grant of anticipatory bail in section 376 cases; serving of notice to corporation u/s 305 of Criminal Procedure Code, personal jurisdiction of domestic courts over foreign corporate entities and jurisdiction of High Court to quash FIRs u/s 482 if the issue is civil in nature.
• Prepared case briefs while attending hearings at Delhi High Court.

Nov 2023 – Sep 2025 · 1 yr 10 mos · New Delhi, Delhi, India · Remote

• I assist Dr. Mohan in research on global governance of new technologies, including Artificial Intelligence and Space, with a particular emphasis on legal/regulatory facets.

Aug 2023 – Jan 2024 · 5 mos · Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India · On-site

• - Contributed in writing 2 chapters of a first-of-its-kind Book on AI titled "AI for Good: India and Beyond."

Jul 2023 – Jan 2025 · 1 yr 6 mos · New Delhi, Delhi, India · Remote

Jul 2023 – Sep 2023 · 2 mos

Jun 2023 – Jul 2023 · 1 mo · New Delhi, Delhi, India · On-site

May 2023 – Jun 2023 · 1 mo · New Delhi, Delhi, India · On-site

May 2022 – Jun 2022 · 1 mo · Delhi, India

• Worked under the Health Division of the organization.
• Assessed in analyzing the Bench & Non-Bench cases and RTIs pertaining to Health issues.
• Assisted the Department in drafting Show Cause and Summon Notices along with Authority
• letters.
• Called district authorities and State Health Departments for Action Taken Reports (ATR)
• and Reminder on Summon Notices.
• Assisted in taking Suo Motu Cognizance on relevant Heath matters.
• Worked on segregating and organizing complaints according to their relevance and subject
• matter.
• Assisted the department in taking relevant actions based on the issue of the complaint.

Aug 2021 – Jan 2024 · 2 yrs 5 mos · India

• Founding Member & Editor of the Organisation.
• Assess the latest geopolitical situation and Write, Edit & Proofread content on foreign policy,
• International Relations, law, future technologies, & climate change.
• Organise interviews & deliberation sessions. Hosted former ambassadors, CEOs,
• Academicians & Civil Servants.
• Manage the marketing strategy & Analytics of the Website including SEO optimization.

Feb 2021 – Apr 2023 · 2 yrs 2 mos · India

• Research & write on the subjects pertaining to International/Bilateral Relations & Foreign
• Policy.
• Moderated the deliberation & Speaker sessions.
• Worked on organizing events ranging from Moderation, PR & Logistics in competitions &
• deliberations.
• Written Research paper on Poverty and Development in South Asia & Policy Brief on
• Condition of Internships in India.
• Worked under 4 verticals of the organization as a Researcher & Writer-
• GY Hindu Chapter
• GY International Legal Council
• GY India-Australia Youth Forum
• GY International Business Council
• Junior Core Team