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mehul neekhra

@mehulneekhra

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I’m a law student and legal researcher specializing in transactional, litigation, and arbitration matters.

India

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for opportunities where I can do high-quality legal research and drafting across transactional work, litigation, and arbitration—supported by strong mentorship—so my work directly strengthens case strategy and client outcomes.

I’m a law student (LL.B. Hons.) with strong academic standing, including an O Grade (Distinction) in Company Law I and Criminal Law. I enjoy turning complex legal issues into clear research notes and drafting that moves matters forward.

Through internships across Phoenix Legal, the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, and chambers of senior advocates, I’ve built hands-on experience in legal research, bench briefs, and drafting. I’ve supported work across arbitration and litigation (including SLPs and counter-affidavits), and I’ve delivered structured research on questions of statutory and constitutional interpretation.

In transactional settings, I’ve researched and mapped closing-binder documentation for PE/VC transactions, examined force majeure risk allocation in power purchase agreements, and conducted land due diligence against Rajasthan-specific statutory timelines and exemptions. I’m motivated by mentorship, rigorous research standards, and practical, outcome-focused legal work.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Supreme Court Law Intern

Supreme Court of India

Jan 2026 - Present (5 months)

Prepared case briefs and bench briefs on matters spanning the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, CPC, CrPC, IPC, Negotiable Instruments Act, and Intellectual Property laws. Researched statutory and constitutional interpretation issues (thresholds, limitation, appellate jurisdiction), attended proceedings, and drafted detailed notes on oral arguments.

Legal Research Oral Argument Litigation Support Arbitration Law Research Supreme Court Practice

Legal Research Intern

Phoenix Legal

Dec 2025 - Present (6 months)

Structured closing binder documents for PE/VC transactions and researched Maharashtra stamp duty payable on a Compulsorily Convertible Debenture (CCD) agreement. Conducted transaction and pre-dispute research on AIF investment committee duties, force majeure clauses in PPAs, land due diligence for Rajasthan agricultural holding exemptions, and enforceability of sub-leasing in energy transactions.

Legal Research Due Diligence PE VC Transaction Support Stamp Duty AIF Regulations Analysis Contract Interpretation Force Majeure Analysis Compliance Review

Criminal & Civil Court Intern

Chambers of Adv. Deepesh Joshi

Jul 2025 - Present (11 months)

Drafted bail applications, revision petitions, plaints, and written statements for active criminal and civil matters. Researched UAPA and the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam framework, and supported trial strategy by attending client conferences and observing witness examination and cross-examination.

Legal Drafting Bail Application Drafting Revision Petition Support Criminal Trial Support Evidence Law Research (Bharatiya Sakshya)Criminal Procedure Reform (BNSS)Courtroom Observation Trial Advocacy Exposure

Delhi High Court Intern

Chambers of Jayant K. Mehta

Dec 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Conducted legal research and prepared structured briefs for commercial disputes under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, CPC, Transfer of Property Act, and Competition Act. Developed precedent notes on interim relief and challenges under the Arbitration Act and compiled Supreme Court/Delhi High Court research for filings, notices, and pleadings.

Arbitration Research Legal Drafting Interim Relief Analysis Challenge To Awards Commercial Courts Act (Analysis)Transfer Of Property Research

Supreme Court SLP Drafter

Office of AOR Abhijit Sengupta

Jul 2024 - Present (1 year 11 months)

Drafted Special Leave Petitions and counter-affidavits from client instructions through to final submissions. Researched admission and threshold requirements under Article 136, tracked doctrinal shifts in Articles 14/19/21 jurisprudence, and analyzed maintainability, locus standi, and limitation for writs and Supreme Court appeals.

SLP Drafting Counter Affidavits Article 136 Research Locus Standi Research Limitation Research Fundamental Rights (Articles 14 19 21)Appellate Jurisdiction Research Legal Writing

NGO Education Volunteer

Sanket Development NGO

Supported community outreach programmes focused on education and literacy, children’s welfare, and women’s empowerment in underserved communities in Madhya Pradesh.

Community Outreach Education & Support Literacy Programs Program Assistance Volunteer Leadership Community Engagement