Nayanika Singhal Email & Phone Number

New Delhi Area, India

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Work involved research and understanding of the Legal aid system in Telangana. It included preparing a report highlighting the challenges faced by inmates in accessing legal aid services as well as the structural limitations in delivering legal services to inmates. The report involved data from inmates(under trials and convicts), prison authorities as well as membera of the Legal aid system.

Thane, Mumbai

• Documenting applications under the Manodhairya Scheme.• Responsible for filing applications for advocates for prison inmates and following up on the cases.• Connecting prison inmates with their advocates.• Connecting with NGOs to spread awareness regarding the organisation.• Interviews with advocates and staff to understand how to improve the services.

Amravati, Maharashtra

• Research and Interviews with victims, bureaucrats and various stakeholders of the Government.• Social Mapping of Bopapur village using PRA tools.• Organised activities and sessions with children and young adults.

Karjat, Maharashtra

• Identifying and working with brick kiln workers to spread awareness regarding labour rights.• Visiting brick kiln sites, interviewing the workers, owners and various stakeholders.• Providing medical assistance to workers and their families.• Weekly sessions and activities with children in Sanjay-Nagar.

Trademark search and drafting of legal opinionsFiling of new Trade Mark, Copyright and Design ApplicationsFiling of responses to Trade Mark and Design Examination ReportsDrafting of Notice of Oppositions (TM-5), Counter Statements (TM-6) and Evidence in support of Opposition (Rule 50) and Application (Rule 51)Attended discussions and conferences with various clients

Kolkata Area, India

Extensively researched on issues related to West Bengal Thika Tenancy (Acquisition and Regulation) Act, 2001Researched on issues related to share allocation under Companies Act, 1956 and Companies Act, 2013Researched extensively on rights of National Highways Authority of India undernthe National Highways Authority of India Act, 1988 and National Highway Act, 1956

Kolkata Area, India

Researched on issues related contract labour under Employees State Insurance Act, 1948Extensively researched on issues related to Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002Attended court proceedings in the Calcutta High Court

Kolkata Area, India

Studied and presented a power point presentation for a FMCG company to register their trademarksAttended court proceedings at the High Court regarding Trademark infringement casesAssisted in filing TM – 12 for renewal of TrademarkResearched on issues related to protection of well known trademarks

New Delhi Area, India

Researched on stem cell research in India; regulation of stem cells and umbilical cord blood banking in IndiaPrepared a note on Guidelines for Exchange of Human Biological Material for Biomedical Research PurposesResearched on stamp duty on a Leave and License Agreement if it is more than 60 months and the applicability of Articles 36 and 36A under Schedule I of the Bombay Stamp Act, 1958

Mumbai Area, India

Assisted in conducting a Due Diligence for a listed companyResearched on issues related to tortuous and economic conspiracyResearched on issues related to establishment of video news agencies in India

Master In Social Work, Criminology And Justice

Activities and Societies: Member of the Peer Support Group, Counselling Centre Volunteer with the Animal Care Club

B.A. Ll.B, Law

Activities and Societies: Representative of the Institute Student Body for the years 2013-2015 Member of the Institute Anti Ragging Cell.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Held the position of Prefect for the year 2007-09 Member of the Girls'​ Volleyball Team