Aakarshan Mehra

To gain practical exposure and develop a comprehensive understanding of the legal profession by working as a dedicated and sincere law intern in a professional legal environment. Aiming to contribute academic knowledge while continuously learning through practical experience in legal research, drafting, case analysis, documentation, and other legal proceedings. Seeking to utilize skills, alertness, analytical ability, logical reasoning, and attention to detail effectively while assisting seniors and colleagues in their professional responsibilities.

Committed to approaching every assigned task with sincerity, discipline, efficiency, and a strong willingness to learn. Through focused, hardworking, and persistent efforts, aspiring to enhance legal knowledge, develop professional competence, understand the practical functioning of the legal system, and contribute meaningfully to the organization or legal office. Also aiming to build strong professional ethics, communication skills, and a responsible approach towards the practice of law.

JUNIOR ASSOCIATE at Office of Senior Advocate Mr.

Piyush

Mehra, Advocate (2018-01 – 2021-11)

Gained valuable practical exposure to various aspects of legal practice and court proceedings. Developed substantial experience in INCOME TAX LAW, GOODS AND SERVICES TAX (GST), AND OTHER DIRECT AND INDIRECT TAXATION MATTERS.

Responsibilities involved assisting in legal research, preparation and review of case-related documents, understanding statutory provisions, and supporting the senior counsel in handling various legal and tax-related matters. Also gained practical experience in court proceedings and litigation, including appearing before Hon'ble Judges in District Courts and assisting in matters at different stages of litigation. Actively involved in preparing and drafting various legal documents, including applications, affidavits, suits, pleadings, replies, representations, and other court-related documents.

This experience enabled development of strong skills in LEGAL RESEARCH, DRAFTING, CASE ANALYSIS, DOCUMENTATION, COURT PROCEDURES, AND CLIENT-RELATED LEGAL WORK, while also strengthening understanding of the practical application of law. Developed professional discipline, attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to handle legal assignments in a timely and systematic manner.

ASSOCIATE at Office of Senior Advocate Mr.

Manmohan

Kohli (2021-12 – 2024-02)

Gained extensive practical exposure to criminal litigation, taxation matters, appellate proceedings, and departmental proceedings, while assisting in matters before various Courts, Tribunals, and Government Departments across Uttar Pradesh and the Delhi NCR region.

Responsibilities included conducting legal research, analysing case laws and statutory provisions, preparing case briefs, drafting legal applications, appeals, written submissions, replies, affidavits, representations, and other legal documents. Also involved in preparing matters for hearings, reviewing case records and documents, coordinating with clients and departments, and assisting in the overall management and presentation of cases. Gained valuable experience in handling criminal matters at different stages of proceedings, along with taxation appeals and related departmental matters, which provided in-depth understanding of appellate procedures, statutory compliance, legal remedies, and litigation strategy.

The role required extensive travel across Uttar Pradesh and Delhi NCR for appearances, conferences, hearings, and proceedings before different Courts, Tribunals, and Government/Tax Departments. This enabled development of strong practical knowledge of diverse court procedures and departmental practices across different jurisdictions. This experience significantly enhanced litigation, legal research, drafting, analytical, advocacy, case-management, and client-coordination skills, while providing comprehensive practical exposure to the functioning of various judicial, quasi-judicial, and governmental forums.

SENIOR ASSOCIATE at Office of Senior Advocate Mr.

Rajiv

Kumar (2023-03 – 2024-03)

Gained substantial practical experience in litigation, legal drafting, case management, and court proceedings. Actively involved in handling and assisting in a wide range of matters relating to Cyber Crime, Banking and Bank Panel Matters, Civil Litigation, and Matrimonial Disputes. Gained practical exposure to analyzing complex legal issues, conducting legal research, preparing case strategies, drafting pleadings and applications, and assisting in court proceedings.

Specifically handled and assisted in CYBER CRIME MATTERS, including cases involving online financial fraud, fraudulent transactions, bank account-related disputes, and other technology-related offences. Also gained experience in Bank Panel Cases, including matters involving banking disputes, recovery proceedings, documentation, legal notices, and representation before appropriate forums. In the field of Civil and Criminal Litigation, involved in preparing and handling various legal documents, applications, affidavits, pleadings, replies, written statements, legal notices, and other court-related documents.

Gained significant exposure to SECTION 138 NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS ACT MATTERS RELATING TO CHEQUE DISHONOR/BOUNCE CASES, including preparation and filing of complaints, legal notices, supporting documents, and subsequent court proceedings. Additionally, acquired practical experience in Matrimonial and Family Law matters, particularly divorce proceedings and related matrimonial disputes, including preparation of petitions, applications, affidavits, replies, and other necessary legal documentation. This professional experience strengthened capabilities in legal research, drafting, litigation strategy, court procedure, case management, client coordination, documentation, and effective handling of legal matters.

Working in the Delhi NCR legal environment further enhanced understanding of trial court proceedings, procedural requirements, and practical aspects of litigation.

INDEPENDENT ADVOCATE – CYBER CRIME & BANKING DISPUTES at Independent Practice (2024-03 – Present)

Started independent legal practice on 11th March 2024, specializing in Cyber Crime matters, cyber-enabled financial disputes, banking-related litigation, and bank account lien/debit freeze matters on a PAN-India basis. Over the course of independent practice, developed specialized expertise in handling matters involving bank account freezes, debit freezes, liens, disputed transactions, cyber fraud investigations, police notices, NOC/clean-chit proceedings, and release of funds/property. Practice involves dealing with matters across States, Districts, Cities, Police Stations, Cyber Crime Police Stations, Courts, Banks, Payment Gateways, and other concerned authorities throughout India.

• Handling PAN-India Cyber Crime and Cyber-Enabled Financial Crime matters, including coordination and appearances before Police Stations and Cyber Crime Police Stations across different States, Districts, and Cities.
• Specialised handling of Lien, Debit Freeze, Account Freeze and Hold matters involving: Savings Bank Accounts, Current Accounts, Merchant Accounts, Escrow Accounts, Payment Gateway Accounts, Settlement Accounts, and Other banking and payment-related accounts
• Assisting clients in seeking removal of lien, release of blocked funds, removal of debit freeze, restoration of banking operations, and resolution of account restrictions imposed pursuant to cyber crime complaints or investigations.
• Preparing and submitting legal representations, applications, replies, explanations, supporting documents, and other correspondence before concerned Investigating Officers, Cyber Crime Police Stations, Police Authorities, Banks, and other competent authorities.
• Handling and preparing responses to notices issued under Section 35(3) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and matters arising under the erstwhile Section 41A of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), including preparation of appropriate replies and representation before the concerned authorities.
• Assisting clients in obtaining No Objection Certificates (NOCs), clean chits, release orders, and other appropriate reliefs in cyber crime and disputed transaction matters.
• Handling matters involving individual accounts as well as chain/layered accounts, where a bank account has been affected due to the alleged movement or receipt of disputed/fraudulent funds through a transaction chain.
• Assisting in obtaining NOCs and removal of restrictions through appropriate legal and procedural mechanisms, including: Representation before the concerned Police/Cyber Crime Police Station, Applications before the competent Court, Return of Property proceedings where legally applicable, Appropriate writ petitions before the High Courts, and Compliance with judicial directions and police/bank requirements
• Providing legal assistance to banks and financial institutions in matters relating to bailable and non-bailable warrants, court orders, police communications, notices, and compliance proceedings.
• Assisting banks in analysing and responding to notices and legal matters