ADHIRAJ VIKRAM SINGH
5th Year Law Student at O.P. Jindal Global University
C-137, Choubey Colony
Raipur, Chhattisgarh
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EDUCATION_____________________________________________________________________________
JINDAL GLOBAL LAW SCHOOL, O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat
B.A., LL.B (Hons.) Programme
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Secured 97.85 percentile in LSAT-India Examination
Cumulative Grade Point Average of Eight Semesters: 7.37/8.0
ESADE LAW SCHOOL, ESADE Ramon Llull University, Barcelona, Spain
Semester Exchange Programme
RAJKUMAR COLLEGE, Raipur, Chhattisgarh
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June 2023
GPA (8th Semester) – 7.5/8.0
September 2022 (Upcoming)
March 2018
Secured 94.5% in ISC
WORK EXPERIENCE_______________________________________________________________________
SAMVAD PARTNERS, MUMBAI
Area of Law – Dispute Resolution & Litigation
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Tasked with research work regarding RBI guidelines on Co-Lending by NBFCs and banks to assist a client.
Conducted caselaw research concerning the application and threshold for Section 6(iv)(c) of the Maharashtra Court-Fees
Act, 1959.
Conducted research concerning the condonation of delay under Section 61(2) of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
J. SAGAR ASSOCIATES, MUMBAI
Area of Law – Capital Markets
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July 2021 (3 Weeks)
Researched extensively and presented on The National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP), 2020 with a comparative
analysis from developed nations and the shortcomings of the current policy.
Prepared an extensive research note on the Doctrine of Good-Faith & Fair Dealing under the Indian Contracts Act, along
with a comparative analysis of the legal position in the UK and USA.
Conducted research on Section 185 & 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 and drafted research notes to assist a client.
DSK LEGAL, DELHI
Area of Law – Capital Markets
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Jan 2022 – Feb 2022 (8 weeks)
Assisted the capital markets team extensively with diligence on ongoing projects.
The due-diligence consisted of, but was not limited to, – updating PDS Trackers, tracking DRHP’s for precedence, mapping
necessary documents, and verifying compliance as per the Companies Act for capital structure and government approvals.
Researched on the implementation of the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 and the penalties provided thereunder, for various states.
Researched on compliance required under several regulations under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
Researched on the penalties under the IT (Reasonable Practices) Rules, 2011 and conducted a general compliance check
under the IT (Intermediary Guidelines) Rules, 2021.
CYRIL AMARCHAND MANGALDAS, DELHI
Area of Law – Infrastructure and Project Finance
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June 2022 (4 weeks)
June 2021 (4 weeks)
Assisted extensively with due diligence regarding compliance for several companies which were part of a takeover deal in
relation to directors’ compliance (MBP-1 & DIR-8 forms), meeting particulars and mapping of share transfer data, along
with ensuring compliance regarding adequate stamp duty, SH-4 documents, share certificate endorsements, CTC allotment,
and FC-GPR Forms.
Conducted research on the application of Section 168(2) of the Companies Act, and the liabilities of directors postresignation.
Conducted research on the regulatory framework and guidelines regulating Investment Advisory Services in India to aid a
client.
MD&T PARTNERS, LITIGATION OFFICE, BENGALURU
January 2020 (4 weeks)
Legal Intern, Litigation Team
o Drafted legal research notes on Sections 24 and 25 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872.
o Engaged with clients for understanding the cases better and assisted in research on matters relating to injunctions under
Order XXXIX of the Code of Civil Procedure, and corresponding effect on Karnataka revenue laws.
CHAMBERS OF SENIOR ADVOCATE PRASAD K. DHAKEPHALKAR, MUMBAI
July 2019 (4 weeks)
Legal Intern
o Undertook responsibility of looking up relevant case laws and witnessed the proceedings in court leading to a workload
reduction.
o Conducted research on The Bombay Provincial Municipal Corporation Act, 1949, Goa Succession, Special Notaries and
Inventory Proceedings Bill, 2012.
SK FARHAN & ASSOCIATES CRIMINAL LAW FIRM, RAIPUR
June 2019 (4 weeks)
Legal Intern
o Undertook research work for various criminal cases pending in the District Court of Raipur and created legal notes centered
around Section 125 of the CrPC, 1973 and Section 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
o Attended the proceedings in the District Court on a day-to-day basis for criminal matters to attain a better understanding of
the functionalities of the Court.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE, PUBLICATIONS & COURSES________________________________________________________
TARINI MEHTA, ASST. PROF., JINDAL SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENT
Aug 2020 – Jan 2021 (6 months)
Student Research Assistant
o Assisted on research and drafting work regarding the Ecocide Project which aims to introduce Ecocide as a crime in
International Law treaties and at the transnational level.
o Drafted comprehensive research notes within a dedicated timeline on the status of environmental laws in Taiwan and
arguments for the inclusion of the law of Ecocide as a domestic as well as international crime, which involved a thorough
comparative analysis and due diligence of the penal implications of environmental crimes across jurisdictions.
AYUSHI AGARWAL, LECTURER, JINDAL GLOBAL LAW SCHOOL
July 2020 (4 weeks)
Student Research Assistant
o Assisted on a paper regarding the surge of domestic violence cases in India during the pandemic, a comparative analysis, and
the accessibility of the remedies available to the victims.
o Undertook empirical research work on violence against women and domestic violence cases and complaints in India.
Published a blog article, “A CASE FOR REJECTING CHARACTERIZATION APPROACH FOR MIXED DISPUTES,” in Jindal Forum
for International and Economic Laws.
Audited electives on Mergers & Acquisitions and Securities Regulations by Prof. Arjya Majumdar.
Completed courses on Commercial Contract Drafting and Negotiation Skills by Prof. Manasi Kumar and Mr. Bhumesh Verma
respectively.
ACHIEVEMENTS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS_____________________________________________________________________
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Won the Lex Macula National Mediation Competition, 2021 organized in partnership with CAMP
Awarded the Savitri Jindal Studentship,- (Merit based, 50% on Tuition)
CO-CURRICULAR & EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES________________________________________________________
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Convenor, Jindal Debate Society (2020 – 2021)
Member, Disability Rights Clinic, Jindal Legal Aid Cell (2019 – 2021)
Head, The Buddy Project (2022)
Academic Co-Curricular Consultant for Rajkumar College, Raipur
Organized two National Level Model UN Conference on the theme of International Peace and Security, hosting 350 plus
delegates each year, as the Chief Advisor at Rajkumar College, Raipur
Member, Student Grievance Redressal Cell, Peer Support Committee
Member of The Final Stand (Environmental Conservation Organization)
Part of the Student for Peace initiative run by Mahatma Gandhi Centre for Peace Studies, headed by Dr. Ramin Jahanbegloo
School Captain for the session of 2017 - 18
Captain, School Football Team (2017 - 18)