PRANSHU CHATURVEDI

Indian national by birth (11 December 1987 at Chandigarh)

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OBJECTIVE
To achieve a fulfilling and challenging career in the legal profession, drawing upon the
unparalleled professional expertise of the learned members and mentors in the legal
fraternity.
EDUCATION
Completed B.A.LLB(Hons.) [FYIC] at Panjab University, Chandigarh and currently
pursuing LL.M. in Criminal Law, Criminology and Forensic Science at National Law
University, Jodhpur (Rajasthan).
Year

Level

Institution

University/
Board

Percentage/
Class

2014-2015

2nd Year,
LLM in Criminal Law, Criminology & Forensic Science

NLU, Jodhpur

National Law
University,
Rajasthan

CGPA: 7

2013-2014

1st Year,
LLM in Criminal Law, Criminology & Forensic Science

NLU, Jodhpur

National Law
University,
Rajasthan

CGPA: 7.37

2011-2012

10th Semester
B.A. LLB.
(Hons.)

UILS, P.U.

Panjab University

67.6%
(First Class)

2011-2012

9th Semester
B.A. LLB.
(Hons.)

UILS, P.U.

Panjab University

73.4%
(First Class)

2010-11

8th Semester
B.A. LLB.
(Hons.)

UILS, P.U.

Panjab University

69.4%
(First Class)

2010-11

7th Semester
B.A. LLB
(Hons.)

UILS, P.U.

Panjab University

71.6%
(First Class)

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EDUCATION (CONTD.)
Year

Level

Institution

University/
Board

Percentage/
Class

2009-10

6th Semester
B.A. LLB
(Hons.)

UILS, P.U.

Panjab University

66.2%
(First Class)

2009-10

5th Semester
B.A. LLB
(Hons.)

UILS, P.U.

Panjab University

62%
(First Class)

2008-09

4th Semester
B.A. LLB
(Hons.)

UILS, P.U.

Panjab University

62.8%
(First Class)

2008-09

3rd Semester
B.A. LLB
(Hons.)

UILS, P.U.

Panjab University

64.8%
(First Class)

2007-08

2nd Semester
B.A. LLB
(Hons.)

UILS, P.U.

Panjab University

65%
(First Class)

2007-08

1st Semester
B.A. LLB
(Hons.)

UILS, P.U.

Panjab University

71.4%
(First Class)

2006-07

Class 12

Bharatiya Vidya
Bhavan,
Chandigarh

CBSE

85.8%

2004-05

Class 10

Bharatiya Vidya
Bhavan,
Chandigarh

CBSE

88.8%

ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS

I. 2011: XV All India Moot Court Competition (ULC, Bangalore University):
Declared Winners of the Competition.
II. 2011: 53rd Phillip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition (India
North Rounds): Quarter-Finalists in the Competition.
III. 2010: Lux et Veritas Client Counseling Competition, 2010: Placed Third.
IV. 2009: 5th Surana & Surana National Trial Advocacy Moot Court
Competition, (India South Rounds): Awards Won:
(a). Best Trial Advocate Award (Experentia Patronus Hornus) Recipient.
(b) Runners Up at the competition.
(c) Recipient of the award for Second Best Memorial in the competition.
(d) Recipient of Spirit of Surana Award
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ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS (CONTD.)
V. 2009: Vth K.K. Luthra Memorial National Moot Court. Awards Won:
(a). Recipient of the Best Speaker Award.
(b) Quarter-Finalist.
(c) Recipient of the Best Memorial Award
VI. 2008: 2nd Annual NALSAR Justice B.R. Sawhny Moot Court Competition.
Adjudged Runners Up in the competition.
VII. 2008: 1st UILS Intra Deptt. Moot Court Competition. Semi-Finalists in the
Competition.
PUBLICATIONS
2011: Paper titled Improving Access to Visually Impaired under Copyright Laws
published in Contemporary Issues in Marketing and Intellectual Property Rights,
Macmillan Publishers India Ltd. ( 2011)
2010: Paper titled Weaponisation of Outer Space: Emerging Legal-Political Interface
published in Lux et Veritas, Journal of Baroda School of Legal Studies, Vol.II
(Oct.2010)
CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS
2011: Presented Paper titled Improving Access to Visually Impaired Under Copyright
Laws at GGS Indraprasth University, New Delhi.
2011: Attended the Regional Consultation For Electoral Reforms at Chandigarh
Judicial Academy, Chandigarh.
2010: Presented Paper titled Weaponisation of Outer Space: Emerging Legal-Political
Interface at Lux et Veritas, organized by Maharaja Sayajirao Unviersity of Baroda.
2010: Attended the National Seminar on Law & Biotechnology organized by the
University Institute of Legal Studies (UILS), Panjab University.
2010: Attended the All India Law Congress 2010 hosted by the Department of Laws,
Panjab University.
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
2011: Took part in a recording session for The National Institute of Technical
Teachers Training and Research (NITTTR) Chandigarh, the contents of which
shall form a part of an Audio CD to be released along with a book on English and
Communication Skills to be published and distributed by the Institute.

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CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES (CONTD.)
2011: Participated in the XV All India Moot Court Competition (ULC, Bangalore
University): The Moot proposition was based on Constitutional Law involving topics
relating to Anti-Defection Laws and Presidential Power of invocation of Presidents
rule in a state.
2011: Participated in the 53rd Phillip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court
Competition (India North Rounds): The Moot competition proposition was based on
issues relating to contemporary international law.
2010: Participated in the National Client Counseling Competition, Organized by
Maharaja Sayajirao Unviersity of Baroda.
2010: Participated in the National Drafting Competition, Organized by Maharaja
Sayajirao Unviersity of Baroda.
2009: Participated in the 5th Surana & Surana National Trial Advocacy Moot
Court Competition (India South Rounds): The Moot proposition was based on
criminal law and aimed at promoting Trial Advocacy skills.
2009: Participated in the Vth K.K. Luthra Memorial National Moot Court: The
Moot competition proposition dealt with the Criminal Procedure Code,1973; Indian
Penal Code,1860 and The Indian Evidence Act,1872.
2008: Participated in the 2nd Annual NALSAR Justice B.R. Sawhny Moot Court
Competition: The Moot competition proposition was based on Constitutional law and
dealt with challenging the constitutional validity of a legislation passed banning the
sale of alcoholic beverages.
2008: Participated in the 1st UILS Intra Deptt. Debate Competition. Competition
proposition dealt with Intellectual Property Rights with specific focus on the Indian
Copyright Act, 1957.
WORK EXPERIENCE
July 2013 Present: Appointed as Assistant District Attorney, Prosecution
Department, Government of Haryana upon the recommendation of Haryana Public
Service Commission (Secured rank 5 out of a total batch of 136).
Notified Government Pleader for the whole of the State of Haryana vide Haryana
Government Gazette Notification No. 7/29/2008-1JJ(1) dated 24.12.2013 [Date of
Publication in the Gazette: 14 January 2014] under the powers conferred by SubSection (7) of Section 2 Civil Procedure Code, 1908 to perform all functions expressly
imposed by the aforementioned Code except the functions specified in Rule 4 of Order
XXVII and Rule 6 of Order XXXIII of the First Schedule to the aforementioned Code,
from the date of joining service (i.e. 18 July 2013)

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Notified Assistant Public Prosecutor for the whole of the State of Haryana vide
Haryana Government Notification No. 7/29/2008-1JJ(1) dated 24.12.2013 [Date of
Publication in the Gazette: 16 December 2014] in exercise of the powers conferred by
Sub-Section (1) of Section 25 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 for the purpose
of the said Sub-Section, from the date of joining service (i.e. 18 July 2013)

18 July 2013 6 August 2013: Assumed charge as Asst District Attorney in the
Directorate of Secondary Education (O/o Director, Secondary Education),
Haryana at Panchkula. Work assigned primarily dealt with M.E. Branch and
matters pertaining to service law.

7 August 2013 Present: Assumed charge as Asst District Attorney in the Forest
Department (O/o Principal Chief Conservator of Forests), Haryana at Panchkula.
-As per work distribution order issued by Principal Chief Conservator of Forests
vide Office Order No. 346 dated 30.08.2013 entrusted with handling all the legal
affairs of Central Circle (comprising of Rohtak, Karnal, Panipat, Sonepat, Jhajjar
divisions); all legal affairs except for labour matters of APCCF(Production), CCF
(Development) and South Circle (comprising of Gurgaon, Faridabad, Rewari,
Mahendergarh, Mewat, Palwal divisions); all legal matters pertaining to forest
land, and related matters being dealtwith by Naib Tehsildar posted at O/o PCCF,
Pkl; and all miscellaneous matters including but not limited to legal affairs of
Haryana Forest Development Corporation Limited, Seed and Research Divisions,
Training Divisions, matters pertaining to Right To Information Act, etc.
-As per subsequent work distribution order issued by Principal Chief Conservator
of Forests vide Office Order No.___ dated_______ entrusted with handling all
the legal affairs of South Circle (comprising of Gurgaon, Faridabad, Rewari,
Mahendergarh, Mewat, Palwal divisions); all the legal affairs of West Circle
(comprising of Sira, Hisar, Bhiwani, Jind, Fatehabad divisions); and placed as
being in charge of co-ordination with Assistant District Attorney posted in the O/
o Conservator of Forests, West Circle, Hisar.

July 2015 Present: Given Additional Charge at Administrative Department

Level, Haryana New Secretariat, Chandigarh in the O/o Principal Secretary to
Government of Haryana, Forest and Wildlife Department, Haryana.

August 2015 Present: In addition to aforementioned responsibilities of Forest

and Wildlife Department, deputed to assist Principal Secretary to Government of
Haryana, Forest and Wildlife Department in his duties as Financial
Commissioner to Government of Haryana in revenue matters and conduct of
court proceedings.

July 2012 July 2013: Practicing Advocate (Enrolment No. P/998/2012) in

Chandigarh Region.
May-June 2012 Worked on retainer with Universal Legal (Affiliated to the Chugh
Firm, U.S.A.) at Chandigarh and was in charge of matters pertaining to corporate
affairs and consultancy.
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TRAINING AND REFRESHER COURSES
2014: Participated in Training for Public Prosecutors at Chandigarh Judicial
Academy from 4 August 2014 to 14 August 2014
2013:Participated in Induction Training for Newly Appointed Assistant District
Attorneys/Assistant Public Prosecutors at Haryana Police Academy, Madhuban,
Karnal (Haryana) from 11 November 2013 to 15 November 2013
INTERNSHIPS
June-July 2011 Interned under Honble Member of Parliament Shri Jose K. Mani as a
part of the Parliamentary Internship Program organized by the Centre for
Legislative Research and Advocacy (CLRA), New Delhi
July 2010: Internship at Zeus Law Associates, R-89, Greater Kailash-I, New Delhi.
Assisted in research and drafting in matters pertaining to Double Taxation Avoidance,
Corporate dealings, Consumer disputes, etc.
June-July 2008: Internship at Chandigarh District and Sessions Court under Adv.
Sanjeev Trikha. Assisted in cases relating to property disputes, domestic violence,
divorce, Negotiable Instruments Act, and consumer protection
POSITIONS HELD AND ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
Appointed as Editor for Legal Eagle (Official News Magazine of UILS, Panjab
University) in March 2011.
Appointed as the Asst. Student Coordinator for the Surana and Surana National Trial
Advocacy Moot Court Competition, 2009 (India North Rounds) organized co-jointly
by Surana and Surana Intellect and UILS, Panjab University in Sept. 2009.
Part of the organizing team and Conductor in the National Seminar on Law &
Biotechnology organized by the University Institute of Legal Studies (UILS), Panjab
University in March 2010.
Involved in the organization of the All India Law Congress 2010 hosted by the
Department of Laws, Panjab University.
MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS
Member, International Association of Prosecutors, The Hague (The Netherlands)
[ October 2013 Present]
Member, All Haryana Attorney Welfare Association, Haryana [July 2013Present]

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COMPUTER SKILLS
Experienced in working with MS Office, and websites of the nature of Westlaws.com;
LexisNexis.com; HeinOnline.com; Manupatra,com; scconline.com, etc. Working
knowledge about Web designing.
LANGUAGES
Fluent in English, Hindi and Punjabi. Elementary knowledge of Sanskrit. Cleared Class
10 (Matric level) exams in all of the aforementioned four subjects in first division.
AREAS OF INTEREST
Litigation; Criminal Laws; Forensics; Service Laws; Labour and Industrial Laws;
International Law.