Satvik Chaudhary

Experience

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  Remote Lawyer

  Oct 2018 - Dec 2018

  Research Intern

  - Reserached on the process of registration of trademarks in India.- Researched on the governmental policies against sexual harassment offering solutions.- Prepared a note on the Supreme Court's decision to livestream Court proceedings.

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  High Court of Judicature at Allahabad

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2019

  Student Intern

  - Prepared a report on the application of the Rules relating to mediation under the CPC and the Arbitration and Conciliation Act at mediation centres.- Attended mediation sessions at the Allahabad High Court Mediation and Conciliation Centre and attended various cases amounting over Rs. 1.5 million in settlements.

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  Human Rights Law Network, Delhi

  Jul 2019 - Jul 2019

  Legal Intern

  - Prepared a detailed report on the existing refugee laws on India.- Researched precedential pronouncements in favour of the accused where he/she has been conned into violating the letter of the law by taking advantage of his/her illiteracy.

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  National Human Rights Commission of India

  Jan 2020 - Jan 2020

  Student Intern

  - Prepared a research paper providing ‘Policy recommendations to alleviate the physical and mental health of marginalised groups impacted during COVID-19.’- Presented a book review of Harsh Mander’s Ash in the Belly.

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  Centre for Transnational Commercial Law

  Aug 2020 - Jan 2022

  Legal Intern

  - Researched on the establishment of a cross-border insolvency regime in India.- Researched on the application of the Group of Companies Doctrine to non-signatory companies to an arbitration clause.- Researched on the concept of restrictive immunity in enforcement of awards in International Commercial Arbitration.

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  Chambers of Mr. Anurag Khanna (Sr. Adv., Allahabad HC)

  Oct 2020 - Oct 2020

  Summer Legal Intern

  - Drafted a notice for dishonour of cheque u/s. 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.- Researched on charging of service tax by clubs and association from their permanent members on the basis of doctrine of mutuality.

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  Centre for Policy Research

  Feb 2021 - Feb 2021

  Legal Research Intern

  - Collated a database on residential electricity consumption in India.- Analysed the lacunae in the Draft Amendments to the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020.

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  Chambers of Ms. Arundhati Katju (Adv., Supreme Court)

  Mar 2021 - Mar 2021

  Summer Legal Intern

  - Prepared a research note on the application of Legitimate State Interest and Public Interest doctrines under the US Constitution and the Constitution of India.- Researched on cases u/s. 3 of the Benami Property Transactions Act.

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  Clarus Law Associates

  Sept 2021 - Sept 2021

  Legal Intern

  - Researched on the issue of oppression and mismanagement under the Companies Act.- Researched on the meaning and requirements of a ‘foreign company’ under the Companies Act.- Researched on the ministries recognized as Central Government for the purposes of the Companies Act.- Researched on the locus standi of a foreign company in filing a writ petition u/Arts. 14, 19 or 21.

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  Centre for Trade and Investment Law

  Nov 2021 - Nov 2021

  Research Intern

  - Researched on the conflict between the rights of “making available” and “communication to the public.”- Researched on the differences in the FTAs signed by the EU with different countries.- Researched the CPC Codes applicable to law firms.

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  Ira Law

  Jan 2022 - Jan 2022

  Legal Intern

  - Researched on the usage of a trademark of a company with worldwide operations in India as against its global use against an Indian claimant.- Researched on the distinction between ss. 29(1) and 29(2), Trade Marks Act 1999 and the distinction between subjective and objective intent therein.- Researched on a misdescriptive mark and the consequences that flow therefrom.- Researched in support of the proposition that territorial jurisdiction in a passing off suit must be decided upon an application of Section 20, CPC instead of s. 134, Trade Marks Act. Show less

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  Keystone Partners, Advocates & Solicitors

  Sept 2022 - Sept 2022

  Legal Intern

  - Researched cases where suppression of medical records by medical professional has been held to amount to medical negligence.- Researched on the issue of whether a contractor can claim damages for the entire delay period, even where the delay period extends beyond the period of contract.- Researched in support of the proposition where a slight delay by the builder in delivering possession has been excused by the Court for forcing possession of the buyer.- Researched in support of the proposition that a party not privy to the execution petition cannot be impleaded as a garnishee. Show less

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  Talwar Thakore & Associates (TT&A)

  Oct 2022 - Oct 2022

  Legal Intern

  - Conducted due diligence of term sheets and facility agreements of multiple lenders.- Researched in support of suspension of the contract by a party upon non-payment of dues by the opposite party.- Analysed the mandatory changes in Form No. CHG-1 effected through the Companies (Registration of Charges) Second Amendment Rules, 2022.- Prepared a note on the procedure to be followed by a private company to buy-back securities u/s. 68, Companies Act r/w Rule 17, Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules. Show less

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  Webnyay

  Jul 2023 - Oct 2023

  Legal Counsel

  - Acted as conciliator between an NBFC and its noticees.- Networked with several participants in the financial services industry to boost growth.