Utkarsh

NAME – UTKARSH National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi Email:-| Contact: (- ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS  3RD Year student, B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) Course  Cumulative Grade Point Average : 6.9 (out of a maximum of 10) th  12 Standard (CBSE Board) : 68% (Vivekanand Vidya Mandir, Ranchi ) th  10 Standard (ICSE Board) : 80% (St. Thomas School, Ranchi) INTERNSHIPS (IN REVERSE CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER ) 1) Research Assistant to Asst. Lecturer Mr. Harsh Mahaseth at O.P Jindal Global University, [August-September, 2020: 4 weeks]  Prepared an detailed research report on UNITAD ( A body created by UN to hold ISIL accountable).analyzed the worked done by UNITAD from (2018 to 2020) mostly in Iraq and Syria.  Researched on the Human Rights Council Established independent mechanism to collect, consolidate and analyze of the most serious international crimes and violation of international laws committed by Myanmar.  Drafted an detailed report on the International Court’s advisory opinion on the Chagos Archipelago dispute.  Researched on the India’s Security and Growth for all in region (SAGAR Policy)  Prepared a report on the condition of LGBTQ community in Malaysia, their struggles, use of colonial law (Section 377 of Malaysian Penal Code), organization that are working for such communities. 2) B & B Advocates and Solicitors, New Delhi [4 weeks, May-June, 2020]  Researched extensively on the willful progressive taxation in India and how its imposition impacts on reducing income inequality.  Researched on the charitable services under good and services taxes, Analyzed the notification No. 11/2017- Central Tax (Rate) and notification No 12/2017-Central Tax (Rate)  Prepared a detailed report on the tax reliefs during the covid-19 in furtherance to the taxation and other laws (Relaxation of Certain Provisions) Ordinance, 2020.  Analyzed the implementation of the guidelines given in case of Vishakha v State of Rajasthan in the present time. 3) Chamber of Sr. Advocate Sonia Mathur, Supreme Court of India [4 weeks, January, 2020]  Drafted a legal opinion, attended court proceedings in the case related section 376 IPC  Prepared a research report on the testimony of the independent witness in the Indian Evidence Act.  Drafted an report on the bail to habitual offenders, grounds of the bail and when it can be granted.  Prepared a research report for the Special Leave Petition filed for legalizing active euthanasia in India. 4) Jharkhand Judicial Academy, under (Ministry of Law and Justice). [4 weeks, July, 2019]  Assisted in preparing compendium on the cyber issues . (Reviewing the footnotes, case summary of India’s 10 prone cyber-crime states.  Interviewed accused, victims (of cyber-crime) and police officials during the field visits in the prone areas of cyber-crime, cities like Jamtara, Dumka etc. 5) Jharkhand State Legal Service Authority, Ranchi [4 weeks, January, 2019]  Prepared a research report on the Juvenile Justice act 2015 and analyzed the number of juvenile cases in various districts of Jharkhand during the period of 2018-19.  Attended mediation trials mostly cases on the electricity disputes, land issues, revenue etc.  Visited Central Jail in Jharkhand to study implementation of jail manual. Prepared a detailed report on the loopholes in jail manual and reforms required in the present time. PUBLICATIONS .  Decoding China’s Draconian Security Law for Hong Kong, Department of Sociology, London School of Economics  Decrypting Turkey’s New Social Media Law: A New Dark Era of Censorship, Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University, Massachusetts  Policy of “Pico y Genero” Gender Based Lockdown in Latin America During the Pandemic, A Critical Analysis. Society of International Law and Policy, National University of Juridical Sciences (NUJS), Kolkata.  Inquisitorial Intervention by High Courts in Proceedings Under The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016. Manupatra.Com  Restraining an Unruly Horse: Decrypting Consumers Protection (E-Commerce) Rules 2020. Taxmann.Com  Cyber-bullying: Another Hurdle to Cross to Find the Second Wind. Manupatra.Com  Epidemic Disease Act 1897: A Pragmatic Understanding. Taxmann.Com  Tracking the Pandemic: Affixing the Liability of China for Covid-19 Outbreak under International Laws. ILAPB  Skating on Thin Ice: From Aadhaar to Aarogya Setu, Addressing Privacy Risks and Contact Tracing Challenges, Society of Excellence in Constitutional Law, Ram Mahonar Lohiya National Law University.  Inside Xinjiang: Unfolding Demographic Genocide of Uighurs in People’s Republic of China, South Asia Journal  Uncharted Waters of Covid-19: Decoding Port Restrictions and Seafarers Humanitarian Crisis During the Covid-19.  Decoding case of Amit Sahni v Commissioner of Police & Ors, in light of right to protest in modern India, Department of law, University of Calcutta. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS.  Completed the Coursera credit Course on the following subjects: 1). Successful negotiations: Essential Strategies and Skills, under Prof George Siedel, University of Michigan, United States  Virtual Experience Program 1) Latham’s & Watkins, White collars defense & Investigations (Prepared for a witness interview, calculated potential prison sentence and fines on chargeable offences under U.S sentencing guidelines, (2020) 2) Baker McKenzie, Dispute Resolution & Litigation (Drafted consent orders, letters, oral communications with clients, collaborations.(2020) COMMITTEES AND SOCIETIES,  Editor at NUSRL Constitutional Club Blog (2020-21)  Founding Member of NUSRL Constitutional Club & Blog 2020.  Member of NUSRL Centre for Criminal Law(2020-21), Society for International Law(2019-20) MOOTS COURTS & CO-CURRICLAR PARTICIPATIONS  Participation in 8th RMNLU International Media Moot Court Competition 2020 (9th Ranked out of 32 teams). 9th Ranked among the Speakers,   10th Amity International Moot Court Competition 2020 (12th Ranked) out of 54 teams.  Participated in National Consumer Protection law Quiz conducted by NLU Delhi and Ministry of Consumers affairs, Food and Public Distribution.2020  Participated in 1st Ganesh & Co National Law University, Orissa, Maritime Law essay writing Competition,(In top 20) selected for Publication. 2018 HOBBIES AND INTERESTS I have extreme allure of playing badminton and travelling.