Mar 2025 – Mar 2025 · 0 mo · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India · On-site

• Conducted legal research on the decriminalization of state laws for Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Arunachal Pradesh
• Researched and prepared a comprehensive note on director duties and liabilities of private limited companies, under the Companies Act 2013 including-
• 1. Roles, responsibilities and duties of directors of a private limited company;
• 2. Executive vs non-executive directors for (1) as above;
• 3. Vicarious liability of directors;
• 4. Vacation of office of directors;
• 5. When can allegations of fraud be made against the directors and what are the implications of such allegations;
• 6. Officers in default and what are liability does it entail;
• 7. "Responsible for" and "in charge of" [liability of companies]
• Extracted relevant case laws on duties of directors and liabilities of private limited companies.
• Researched the legal impact of an employer’s non-compliance with retrenchment procedures under Section 25(F) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, and its effect on workman reinstatement.
• Examined recent amendments and rules related to retrenchment under the Industrial Disputes Act and Shops and Establishments Act in some states.
• Prepared a concise note summarizing findings and extracted relevant provisions for documentation.
• Procured legal documents, including User Terms of Service, AI Governance Practices, Privacy Policy, Security Practices, Data Request Policy and converted it into word document.
• Researched the ambit of section 3 in the Karnataka Industrial Establishments (National and Festival Holidays) Act, 1963 and also mapped the similar provisions for Delhi and Maharashtra.
• Prepared a note outlining the provisions related to paid wages during leave under the Delhi Shops and Establishments Act and the Maharashtra Shops and Establishments Act.
• Researched the scope of Section 22 of the Delhi Shops and Establishments Act in relation to continuous employment.

Dec 2024 – Dec 2024 · 0 mo

• Reviewed the applicability of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) on Indian companies offering securities to U.S. investors under Section 144A of the U.S. Securities Act. Evaluated potential obligations arising from such transactions
• Conducted research on lessee obligations for obtaining pollution clearances in Uttar Pradesh, particularly focusing on NOIDA-specific regulations.
• Analyzed responsibilities of the lessee versus the landowner under Pollution Control Rules and other relevant laws
• Researched case laws on restitution as a remedy in voidable standard form contracts, mapping key precedents and principles.
• Examined a dispute over hereditary rights to perform pooja in a South Indian temple, including ancestral traditions, revenue-sharing arrangements, and contentions over the indivisibility of pooja rights. Prepared analysis and recommendations based on hereditary and customary laws
• Made a research note for a startup facing a notice under Section 94 of the BNSS and corresponding CrPC sections from police authorities in Bombay regarding IP address disclosure.
• Evaluated jurisdictional challenges, privacy law conflicts, and potential non-compliance consequences for entities not based in India. Reviewed similar precedents involving non-Indian entities.
• Made a research note on whether a suit can be sustained if a website user clicks and accepts the T&Cs, but later challenges the same for fraud/ misrepresentation
• Researched on cases where it was held that the software ownership of a software is with employer and not the developer in contractual employment

Nov 2024 – Nov 2024 · 0 mo

• Conducted research and analysis on rulings and circulars related to the applicability of TDS on assured return payments under Section 194A of the Income-tax Act.
• Identified and studied judicial precedents which clarified that a writ petition can be filed challenging a part of an order while simultaneously filing an appeal against other parts of the same order.
• Carried out comprehensive legal research on the maintainability of petitions under Section 91 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, with a specific focus on jurisdictional limitations and the principle that Section 91 cannot be invoked beyond the jurisdiction of the concerned police station.
• Drafted several Hindi affidavits from the perspective of different stakeholders, including truck drivers, laborers, and contractors, tailored to address their unique legal needs and circumstances.
• Found and reviewed the schedule of enquiry and instruction materials for Phase II of the pilot study on the Annual Survey of Service Sector Enterprises (ASSSE), aiding in compliance and procedural accuracy.
• Conducted research on judicial interpretations distinguishing between bye-laws and rules, providing a clear understanding of their legal implications and operational differences.
• Researched civil remedies available to private company employees who anticipate wrongful termination, analyzing legal strategies to protect employee rights and mitigate risks.
• Investigated methods of calculating damages for wrongful termination in private employment, with a focus on compensation frameworks and relevant case laws.
• Conducted extensive research on the principle of "expressio unius est exclusio alterius" in the context of tax law, focusing on cases where the absence of machinery provisions rendered original tax provisions ineffective.

Jul 2024 – Apr 2025 · 9 mos

May 2024 – May 2024 · 0 mo · Delhi, India

• Researched extensively on anti-competitive practices and abuse of dominance
• Prepared a research article on deal value threshold under the Competition Amendment Act, 2023
• Attended sessions on antitrust, abuse of dominance and CCI investigation procedures
• Assisted the Director (Economics) in the Combination Division of the Competition Commission of
• India, Dr. Naresh Bodhke, in his research works regarding anti-competitve practices in digital markets

Mar 2024 – Nov 2024 · 8 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Remote

• Drafted and reviewed commercial contracts including SaaS Agreements, Service Agreements,
• NDAs, Privacy Policies, Terms of Use, IT agreeements, Client Agreement and Anti-Bribery
• Policies for fintech and crypto clients.
• Negotiated key contract clauses to ensure compliance with GDPR, DIFC, and CBUAE regulations.
• Reviewed and provided legal insights on a Master Servant Agreement and IP-related licensing arrangements for an edu-tech startup and software service provider.
• Prepared an extensive research report on obtaining a Money Services Business (MSB) license in Canada, detailing the registration process, requirements and regulatory considerations for applicants

Feb 2024 – Jun 2024 · 4 mos · India

• Conducted extensive research to identify optimal jurisdictions for establishing a cryptocurrency exchange
• Compiled a detailed report covering applicable laws, entity establishment procedures, tax considerations, incorporation processes, KYC-AML policies, licensing requirements, and guidelines for ICO token treatment in the British Virgin Islands (BVI)
• Developed a comprehensive Facilities & Amenities and Common Area Maintenance (FACAM) agreement for a prominent commercial complex
• Authored a guide for launching tokens in the cryptocurrency industry
• Formulated a detailed report outlining the essential elements of an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Policy for companies involved in Virtual Digital Asset (VDA) transactions
• Prepared a KYC AML policy for a firm specializing in cryptocurrency services
• Compiled a report on the recent regulatory framework governing Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) in India
• Drafted a deed of relinquishment for legal purposes
• Conducted research and analysis on laws pertinent to the payment industry, specifically focusing on the Unified Payments Interface (UPI)

Jan 2024 – Jun 2024 · 5 mos · India · Remote

• Assisted in writing 5+ extensive research articles for Zedroit’s monthly newsletters
• Published an article on “Unveiling Virtual Reality Challenges in the Indian Constitution”
• Prepared case briefs related to data privacy cases of foreign jurisdiction, specially European Union
• Published an article on “Privacy in Workplace: Employee Rights and Employer responsibilities”
• Prepared templates on Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA) and Records of Processing
• Activities (ROPA)
• Wrote a research article on “Biometrics and Privacy

Dec 2023 – Dec 2023 · 0 mo · Delhi, India

• Assisted with indirect taxation, research work on challenging section 15(3)(b)(ii) of CGST Act, 2017
• Worked on s. 65 IBC, company undergoing CIRP, filing of FIR under s. 465, 468 and 471 IPC, and
• prepared a report on cases pertaining to Japanese international workers under EPF Act
• Assisted with preparing written submission of a case involving two prominent edu-tech companies,
• worked on s. 34 Arbitration and Conciliation Act
• Researched on the enforceability of non-solicit and non-compete clause in India, creditor having no
• vested interest in the corporate debtor (IBC), limitation period on stamp duty and consequence of its
• extension during COVID, operationability of a business under going concern, compulsorily
• convertible preference shares and compulsorily convertible debentures, amendments in Information
• Technology Act, and classification under Customs Tariff Act

Nov 2023 – Dec 2023 · 1 mo · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Remote

• Assisted with matters related to fintech, cryptocurrency, non-banking financial service, payment
• service providers, payment aggregators and pre-paid instrument
• Researched extensively on RBI, IRDAI and SEBI and related matters
• Assisted with the organizational compliance requirements and ISO standards under Article 12 of
• Central Bank UAE's SVF Regulations and prepared a report on the amendments in its rulebook
• Worked on the category of license, capital requirements and licensing fees (in ADGM and DIFC) for
• the activity of dealing in investments as principal and matched principal in contracts for differences
• Researched upon UK’s Payment Service Regulations and capital requirements and mandatory
• appointment requirements for Open Banking licensees in India, Australia, UAE and Bahrain

Sep 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 8 mos

• · Founded and leading development of Vaquill AI, an AI-powered legal intelligence platform designed to transform how legal professionals perform research and document analysis.
• · Built an intelligent legal research engine that understands natural-language legal queries and retrieves relevant case law, statutes, and precedents in seconds.
• · Designed AI document analysis tools capable of uploading legal files and extracting key insights, relevant clauses, timelines, and contextual answers with source citations.
• · Architected a comprehensive legal database covering Supreme Court decisions, 25 High Courts, major tribunals, and a consolidated Acts library for depth of legal content.
• · Developed features for contract drafting & redlining, citation generation, and multi-cloud document integration to support modern legal workflows.
• · Prioritized data security and compliance, including end-to-end encryption, data isolation, Indian data residency, and adherence to India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act.
• · Spearheaded UI/UX that allows lawyers and law students to ask plain-language questions and receive verified legal answers without complex database queries.
• · Leading vision for future enhancements including AI judge simulations, multilingual legal support, chronology builders, and advanced analytics to further accelerate legal research workflows.

Jul 2023 – Dec 2023 · 5 mos · London, England, United Kingdom · Remote

• Assisted in performing compliance check for 3 companies post incorporation
• Extensively researched regarding European data privacy laws, specifically GDPR
• Assisted with the core book launch team (based on GDPR) of Jamal Ahmed, CEO
• Assisted with organizing the database and filing of multiple defamation suits
• Researched upon European Data Protection Board and made briefs for all legal news in IAPP

Jun 2023 – Jul 2023 · 1 mo · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India · On-site

• Assisted in drafting written submissions regarding breach of Interconnect Regulation and Subscription
• License Agreement in reference with TRAI press release.
• Researched for cases pertaining to the validity of a court notice through newspaper publication
• Assisted in drafting written statement and reply for Amazon Seller Services and Nykaa under section
• 38(2)(a) of the Consumer Protection Act 2019.
• Researched upon cases on invalidity of counterstatement by former proprietor
• Researched upon cases related to Common to register and Common to trade
• Assisted with patent and trademark filing, and making search reports

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

• Assisted with arbitration for insolvency matters
• Assisted with litigation cases
• Prepared questions for cross questioning of defendants on matter related to forgery of property papers
• Worked on order passed by the NCLT with regards to compensation to an insolvent company in an arbitration matter
• Researched on discovery by interrogatories Order 11 CPC
• Researched on whether evidence be led at the stage of final argument and the circumstances for the same [Order 7 Rule 14 r/w s. 157 CPC]
• Researched on whether a reasonable compensation can be provided to a company which has failed to perform its contract due to excessive delay in the shipment it was supposed to receive
• Researched on whether oral partition without any documentary evidence valid or not
• Research on effect of board resolution not exhibited in a suit
• Research on whether the pleadings of petitioner in one suit can be treated as an admission under Order XII Rule 6 in a different suit where contradictory facts are pleaded
• Drafted application under Order XII Rule 6 on behalf of the defendants seeking judgement on admission on account of admission of facts by the plaintiff and seeking consequential relief of dismissal of the suit under Order VII Rule 11 of CPC
• Research on whether Transfer of Property Act, 1887 is applicable for Jammu and Kashmir if Transfer of Property Act Svt. has been deemed inapplicable for Jammu & Kashmir Land Grants Act, 1960
• Researched on whether a lease given to petitioners is liable to extention/ renewal when the lessor (State) refuses to extend it despite that it is a residential complex and not commercial
• Researched on whether a person having same claim for grant of same relief which is given in identical writ, file a writ after final determination of earlier identical writ

Dec 2022 – Dec 2022 · 0 mo

• Assisted in arbitration proceedings and drafting written statements for the same
• Worked on NDPS Act in detail
• Assisted with framing questions for cross examination in relation to litigation matters
• Worked on mortgage and loan files
• Researched for cases on divorce and interim maintenance, murder, fraudulent loans, illegal possession
• of drugs, human trafficking etc.

Jul 2022 – Jul 2022 · 0 mo · United Kingdom

Jan 2022 – Jul 2022 · 6 mos

• Drafted sale deed and mortgage deed of properties
• Made legal opinion regarding mortgage of properties for State Bank of India and Punjab National
• Bank
• Assisted in client counselling regarding transfer of property
• Researched on NDPS Act, specifically u/s 167(2) CrPC and s. 36A (4)
• Researched on s. 376-D IPC from prosecutrix/victim's perspective
• Assisted in finding case laws on rejection of bail due to previous criminal records of the accused

Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 · 0 mo

Dec 2021 – Feb 2022 · 2 mos

• This was a competition done in collaboration with Indian and Irish students wherein the contestants were required to frame a policy based on the 10,000+ data entries on sexual harassment cases. Won the 5th position overall with a policy focusing on sexual harassment trends specifically in Bihar.

Sep 2021 – Sep 2023 · 2 yrs

Aug 2021 – Aug 2021 · 0 mo

• Researched on cases related to transfer on administrative grounds
• Researched on NDPS Act, specifically u/s 167(2) CRPC and s. 36A (4)
• Researched on S. 376-D IPC from prosecutrix/victim's perspective
• Assisted in finding case laws related to rejection of bail due to previous criminal records
• of the accused
• Researched on cases of arrests without any evidence or inquiry
• Prepared case briefs for s. 27 Evidence Act and importance of establishing motive under
• s. 302 IPC

Jun 2021 – Jul 2021 · 1 mo

• Published two papers on Public health laws and International Contracts regarding Covid
• 19 vaccines: Global Tenders
• Drafted affidavits and bail petitions
• Drafted legal notice
• Drafted complaint based on written statements

Jun 2021 – Jul 2021 · 1 mo

• Researched on Bihar Public Grievance Redressal Act
• Researched and drafted legal notice based on contract law
• Drafted bail petitions
• Drafted complaints addressed to the Municipal Corporation
• Assisted in case of Sh. Ram Lakhan Rai v. State of Bihar

May 2021 – Jul 2022 · 1 yr 2 mos

• Researched on tribal communities of India
• Organized an awareness campaign for the Moken and Chenchu tribal communities
• Currently creating content on specific tribes as assigned

Mar 2021 – Dec 2023 · 2 yrs 9 mos

• Content head under LAMP fellow Shivam Kumar
• Prepared legal news articles everyday
• Published 10 blogs, and 50+ legal articles

Feb 2021 – Aug 2023 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Jan 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 4 mos

• Developed a Coaching Program Agreement for a Human Resource Consultancy in Abu Dhabi,
• enhancing candidate-employer relationships through tailored mentoring programs
• Ensured legal compliance by adapting privacy policy to align with Indian regulations for a leading US
• healthcare service company's expansion into India.
• Researched legal viability and drafted a comprehensive legal notice for potential litigation against
• compliance accountancy package providers on behalf of client
• Conducted comprehensive contract review and analysis for the Agent Terms of Service between client
• and a prominent software-as-service platform.
• Employment Agreements (offer letters, appointment letters, NDAs, and non-compete agreements)
• Service Agreements (consulting agreements, freelance contracts, retainers etc)
• Business Agreements (partnership agreements, LLP agreements, joint venture agreements, shareholder agreements etc)
• Commercial Contracts (supply agreements, franchise agreements, and distribution agreements)
• Intellectual Property Agreements (copyright assignments, trademark licensing, and IP protection clauses)
• Real Estate Agreements (lease deeds, rental agreements, and sale deeds)
• E-Commerce Agreements (terms and conditions, privacy policies, and user agreements)
• Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreements
• Loan and Financing Agreements
• Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs)
• Software Development and Licensing Agreements
• Settlement Agreements

Dec 2020 – Feb 2021 · 2 mos