Nikitha Challa
Legal Intern
Hyderabad
Summary
I am currently a fifth-year law student at Symbiosis Law School, Nagpur. My core interest area is Corporate Litigation and Insolvency. I have accordingly interned with organizations that help me build the necessary skill set to excel in these areas.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Intern
Advocate Venkata Maitreya
10.2024 - Current
- This is a litigation internship, and I have judiciously attended courts every day.
- I have drafted numerous counters, written submissions, interim applications, caveats, compliance memos and have intensively done a lot of clerical work required on day to day basis.
- Prepared a research note on the "SEBI Stewardship Code"
- Prepared a research note on the CCI orders against Google
- Prepared a research note on "Salient features of The Energy Conservation (Amendment) Act, 2022"
- Researched on FEMA laws for rights issue
- Researched case laws on willful defaulter and principles of natural justice
Intern
Luthra and Luthra Law Offices, India
09.2024 - 10.2024
- Drafted legal notices, written submissions in a consumer matters, dealt with various IBC and arbitration matters.
- Researched on accounting Standard 19 dealing with financial leases and its applicability to aircraft leases for determination of applicability of moratorium under section 14(1)(d) and section 5(8)(d) of the IBC Code, 2016.
- Research on mechanism for repossession of aircrafts under US Insolvency Law to find out if lease agreements terminated before the commencement of insolvency petition would still attract the automatic stay.
- Prepared a list of companies admitted into CIRP in the year 2022-23 with over 500 Crore Debt, and created a database highlighting their material details like assets of the debtor, appointed RP, debt claimed, debt admitted, etc.
- Prepared a comparison document analyzing the compliance of Resolution Applicant with the drafts and formats of issued RFRP.
- Researched on whether “negative lien” is included within the meaning of “security interest” under section 3(31) of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
Intern
Indus Law, Hyderabad
08.2024 - 08.2024
- Researched on whether Foreign Currency Bonds can be issued under the Liberalized Remittances Scheme, and External Commercial Borrowings framework
- Worked on cross referencing indenture of mortgage document And identified undefined capitalized terms
- Summarized case judgements relating to party playing a fraud on the court and thereby misleading the court, ultimately leading to no relief.
- Tracked Conditions subsequent to a Debenture Trust Deed and the compliances thereof. Organized multiple documents into their applicable 'conditions subsequent'
- Edited a mortgage deed for redaction of confidential information
- Researched Case laws on section 19 of the Indian Contract Act,1872.
- Researched case laws on the meaning of "creditor" under section 95 of the IBC
- Researched case laws on the appropriate authority for filing personal insolvency application for ongoing CIRP of CD.
Intern
Juris Prime Legal Services
07.2024 - 07.2024
- I drafted various IAs, counters, rejoinders, compliance memos in IB matters.
- My work was majorly practical in nature, gained a firm grip over Banking and Insolvency practice.
- I visited courts very day and assisted my seniors with their work majorly in the NCLT and DRTs
Intern
J. Sagar Associates
06.2024 - 06.2024
- I have undertaken due diligence and prepared compliances for various things, i,e. Solar Compliances for a Power generating company.
- Researched on ODI guidelines for an Indian Company, Bank Guarantee claim period compliances.
- Analyzed red line document of Invitation for Expression of Interest for Resolution Plan under IBC, Proof Reading and Comparison of EOIs
- Researching case laws on Personal Guarantor under IBC
- Worked on Information Utility under IBC, researched on procedure to get registered with NESL
- Research on whether one person can be managing director in more than one
- Research on whether Postmortem needs to be done compulsorily in case of death
Intern
Khurana & Khurana, Advocates and IP Attorneys
03.2024 - 03.2024
- It was an online internship and I was majorly asked to research on GI tags.
- Researched on Injunctions and IP petitions.
- I wrote 2 articles on Balanagar Custard apples and GI tags.
Intern
Fox Mandal & Associates
02.2024 - 02.2024
- I majorly was given Real Estate related work, I prepared various due diligence reports, additionally I have researched on various proportions that were given to me.
Intern
Bali Raja Shekar
12.2023 - 01.2024
- Being a panel advocate for Banks, I was asked to prepare supplementary title search reports along with title search reports, I aided sir in various miscellaneous things like drafting will deeds, rental agreements etc.
Intern
Desai Law Offices
12.2023 - 12.2023
- I was majorly given research work, I researched on IBC Rules, I submitted a note on new Arbitration Judgement, Unsecured Creditors rights and various other topics.
- Additionally, I drafted a counter for a land dispute's IA.
Intern
J. Sagar Associates
09.2023 - 10.2023
- I drafted a PIL seeking a relief against GHMC, I was given a task to completely prepare various documents and petitions required for a suit, I researched on various topics i.e., compliances required for initiating a software company, mutual divorce requirements, Expert opinion to name some.
- Additionally, I prepared list of documents required to prepare due diligence.
Intern
Advocate Hyder Ali
06.2023 - 06.2023
- I was given the task to completely prepare an entire suit including taking instructions from the client, researching, drafting and formatting.
- Additionally, I also drafted quash petitions, bail applications, written arguments, plaint, appointment of an arbitrator petition and IA for an appointment of an Advocate Commissioner.
Intern
Pillix Law Firm
12.2022 - 12.2022
- Drafting: - quash petitions, bail applications, written arguments, plaint, and appointment of an arbitrator petition.
Intern
Advocate Bali Raja Shekhar (District and High Court of Telangana)
06.2022 - 06.2022
- Legal advices, Research work, Drafting of case notes and legal briefs.
Intern
Adv. Krishnakant Shukla (Nagpur District Court and Bombay High Court, Nagpur Bench)
01.2022 - 01.2022
- Research work on Negotiable Instruments Act, Drafting Documents, Court Visits.
Education
BBA L.LB -
Symbiosis Law School
Higher Senior Secondary - undefined
Sri Chaitanya IAS Academy
Senior Secondary - undefined
DDMS (AMS) P. Obul Reddy Public School
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Research
- Interpersonal and social skills
- Goal-oriented mindset
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Team collaboration
- Quick learner
- Teamwork and collaboration
Co Curricular Achievements
- Secured 4th position in 2nd intra moot court competition, SLS Nagpur
- Secured 3rd position in IULAW National Judgement Writing Competition by Integral University, Lucknow
- Second runner up in National Mediation competition organized by St. Xavier's University, Kolkata
- Won 1st judgement writing Competition by Student Support Centre, SLS Nagpur
- Won best speaker against the motion intra college debate on UCC by Debate and literary cell, SLS Nagpur
- Secured 5th position in 5th intra moot court competition, SLS Nagpur
- Won 3rd Edition of Justice R.K. Tanka Memorial Debate by DNLU
- Secured 7th position in 2nd intra moot court competition, SLS Nagpur
- Secured 5th position in 1st intra mediation competition, SLS Nagpur
- Secured 20th position as mediator in 2nd intra mediation competition, SLS Nagpur
- Won best delegate in KIMUN India, UNCSW
Activities
- Member of Moot court association, SLS Nagpur. Organized various intra and national moots.
- Member of legal aid cell, organized various legal awareness drives in the local villages surrounding Nagpur. Aided many NGOs to raise awareness on various legal issues.
Certification
Certificate in Contract Drafting & Negotiation
Accomplishments
- Batch topper in Semester 2 with 8.87 CGPA.
- Second in the batch in Semester 3 with 9.01 CGPA.
- Third in the batch in Semester 5 with 8.57 CGPA.
- I was in top 5 in my batch for almost 5 semesters.
Timeline
Intern
Advocate Venkata Maitreya
10.2024 - Current
Intern
Luthra and Luthra Law Offices, India
09.2024 - 10.2024
Intern
Indus Law, Hyderabad
08.2024 - 08.2024
Intern
Juris Prime Legal Services
07.2024 - 07.2024
Intern
J. Sagar Associates
06.2024 - 06.2024
Intern
Khurana & Khurana, Advocates and IP Attorneys
03.2024 - 03.2024
Intern
Fox Mandal & Associates
02.2024 - 02.2024
Intern
Bali Raja Shekar
12.2023 - 01.2024
Intern
Desai Law Offices
12.2023 - 12.2023
Intern
J. Sagar Associates
09.2023 - 10.2023
Intern
Advocate Hyder Ali
06.2023 - 06.2023
Intern
Pillix Law Firm
12.2022 - 12.2022
Certificate in Online Dispute Resolution
06-2022
Intern
Advocate Bali Raja Shekhar (District and High Court of Telangana)
06.2022 - 06.2022
Intern
Adv. Krishnakant Shukla (Nagpur District Court and Bombay High Court, Nagpur Bench)
01.2022 - 01.2022
Certificate in Contract Drafting & Negotiation
07-2021
Higher Senior Secondary - undefined
Sri Chaitanya IAS Academy
Senior Secondary - undefined
DDMS (AMS) P. Obul Reddy Public School
BBA L.LB -
Symbiosis Law School
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