Aanchal Seth

Experience

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  National Human Rights Commission of India

  Jun 2014 - Jul 2014

  Legal Internship

  The internship provided an insight into the human rights scenario in India and the functioning of the apex organization with regard to the same.•The work allotted included registration of complaints.•Reading of files and project compilation on the topic “UN Convention on Child Rights”.•An opportunity was also given to associate with ‘Chintan’, an NGO that works for the rights of waste pickers and recyclers.

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  Delhi High Court

  Jul 2015 - Aug 2015

  Legal Internship

  •Interned under Rajesh Mahajan, Addl Standing Counsel, Delhi HC•Offence of an attempt to rape.•Conditions required for seeking Parole and Furlough assisted in drafting of case briefs.•Writing opinions on behalf of the state on various trial court judgments.

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  Seth Associates,Advocates & legal consultants

  May 2016 - Jun 2016

  Legal Internship

  •As part of the Taxation Team worked on matters related to the Income Tax Act 1961 such as the jurisdiction of the Assessing Officer and the scope of ‘principal place’ within this definition.•As part of the Corporate Team, worked on the prohibition on a company from buying its own shares under Section 67 of the Companies Act 1956 and the interpretation of the recent notification of the MCI with regard to the same.•As a part of the Litigation Team, prepared a presentation on Public Private Partnership. Show less

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  Delhi High Court

  Jul 2016 - Jun 2017

  Legal Internship

  •Interned under Anupam Sharma, Advocate, Tis Hazari District Court, Delhi High Court•Researched on aspects of Dishonour of cheque.•Difference between culpable homicide and murder.•Provisions and scope of maintenance under the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 and the Hindu Marriage Act 1955.•Attended court proceedings.•Researched on aspects of Dishonour of cheque.

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  Law Offices of Gurinder Pal Singh

  Jun 2017 - Jul 2017

  Legal Internship

  •Researched on matrimonial disputes focusing on the provision of maintenance under the Code of Criminal Procedure.•Researched on order 8, Rule 1-A of Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.•Whether a cheque returned without honored under section 138 of the Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881 covers the reason of an account closed.•Attended court proceedings and made briefs of the same.

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  Singhania & Partners LLP

  Jul 2017 - Aug 2017

  Legal Internship

  •Liquidated damages under section 74 of the Indian Contract Act 1872.•Whether price escalation can be awarded to the contractor wherein the agreement contains no escalation clause.•Obligations of a Principal Employer as per the Employees Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952.•Section 11, 18 and 28A of the old Land Acquisition Act, 1894, circumstances where enhancement can be awarded under the new act of 2013 and assisted in drafting a legal opinion for a matter with regard to the same.•Researched on NY JUD Law 475.•Prepared an article on the recent Supreme Court Verdict of ‘Triple Talaq’. Show less

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  Law Offices of Gurinder Pal Singh

  Jan 2018 - Feb 2018

  Legal Internship

  •Attended court proceedings and prepared briefs.•Researched on difference between passing off and infringement.•Drafter legal notices under section 198, Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881.•Read case files and prepared briefs.

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  Luthra & Luthra Law Offices

  Feb 2018 - Mar 2018

  Legal Internship

  •Provisions related to the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 such as judgments citing the powers of an Internal Complaints Committee to hold an inquiry under section 11(3)(a).•Judgments on provisions of Domestic Violence Act 2005 and the Hindu Marriage Act 1955 on aspects of ‘solemnization’ and the meaning of ‘domestic relationship’.•Concept of Build Operate Transfer Agreement.•The amount BOT is liable to pay under Stamp Duty Registration Fees and Court Fees in Delhi, 2011. Show less

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  Dua Associates

  Mar 2018 - Apr 2018

  Legal Internship

  •Researched on the aims, objectives and history behind the enactment of the Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India and on its policy for re-sale and re-import.•Whether a will overrides the provisions of a joint savings bank account •Judgments where the courts have held no ouster due to constructive possession and the court fee to be a fixed fee and not ad valorem.•Legal definition of the word ‘dispensary’ and ‘nursing home’.•Various provisions of the Delhi Nursing Homes Act, 1953 and Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2010. Show less

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  Law Offices of Gurinder Pal Singh

  Aug 2018 - Nov 2018

  Legal Advocate

  •Involved in research work and attending court proceedings of civil matters.•Researched on whether a court allows re-evaluation of answer sheets for judicial examinations.•A landlord's bona fide request to get back the land from the tenant.•Drafted legal notices for recovery of money and under section 138 of NI Act, 1881 for dishonor of Cheque.

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  Ivy Law

  Dec 2018 - Dec 2018

  Legal Assessment

  •Observed Court proceedings and made briefs for the client.•Researched and made notes on judgments related to Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.•Whether a sale deed can be cancelled by the registrar.•Power of the court to cancel registration on being mutually approached by the parties.•Factors to be considered while determining the fees of an Interim Resolution Professional.•Entitlement of maternity benefit Act, 1961.•Drafted legal notice under section 138 of the Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881 for dishonor of cheque. Show less

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  Singhania & Partners LLP

  Jan 2019 - Apr 2022

  Legal Associate

  •Involved in matters related to Land Acquisition and Arbitration representing the National Highway Authority of India, Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways.•Drafting petitions, replies/rejoinders/written statements/objections, opinions etc.for the client and getting an exposure to appear before the Delhi High Court and various District Courts.•Dealing with Civil Law, Alternate Dispute Resolution, Laws relating to Land Acquisition i.e. National Highways Act, 1956, Land Acquisition Act, 1894, Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 Show less

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  Write+ AI

  Apr 2022 - now

  Head of Legal Department
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  Onlyne Reputation

  Apr 2022 - Jun 2023

  Legal Associate
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  HSA Advocates

  Jul 2023 - Jan 2024

  Legal Associate

  • Litigation and Advisory work on Energy matters

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  Lexster Law LLP, Advocates & Consultants

  Mar 2024 - now

  Senior Associate