Awards & Recognition

Navigating DPDP Compliance: Key Challenges & Open Issues

Navigating DPDP Compliance : : January 31, 2025

We are proud to share that our Managing Partner, Mr. Somesh T., recently participated in an engaging discussion on the open issues and major implementation challenges organizations may face in complying with the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act. Joined by esteemed panelists Ms. Malini Gulati, Ms. Charanya Lakshmi Kumaran, Mr. Sumant Nayak, and Mr. Sriram SL, the session provided valuable insights into the evolving data protection landscape and the practical hurdles businesses must address...

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Legal Powerlist 2023: Top Lawyers Recognized Nationwide

Legal Powerlist 2023 : : January 31, 2023

The Legal Powerlist 2023 celebrates the most influential and accomplished legal professionals who have demonstrated excellence in their fields. This prestigious recognition highlights top lawyers, legal advisors, and industry leaders who have made significant contributions to the legal landscape. Honorees are selected based on their expertise, impact on the legal system, and dedication to justice. The list serves as an inspiration for aspiring legal professionals and acknowledges...

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Somesh Tiwari – Inheritance of Justice

Passion Vista Magazine Publication October 7, 2022

In its endeavour to spot the next-gen rising stars in the Indian legal fraternity, Lex WITNESS met Somesh Tiwari, Managing Partner, Vardharma Chambers, who studied law in Mumbai and is currently managing a law firm in New Delhi. Here are some interesting excerpts of our conversation with Somesh. AS A LEGACY LAWYER, WHAT ARE THE VARIOUS UNDERCURRENTS OF THIS JOURNEY? I think the term’ legacy lawyer’ is not entirely accurate to describe me or those like me who come from a legal background. Each person builds his/her own legacy; as far as that goes, mine is still very much in its nascent stage. With that being....

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Navigating DPDP Compliance: Key Challenges & Open Issues

Navigating DPDP Compliance : : January 31, 2025

We are proud to share that our Managing Partner, Mr. Somesh T., recently participated in an engaging discussion on the open issues and major implementation challenges organizations may face in complying with the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act. Joined by esteemed panelists Ms. Malini Gulati, Ms. Charanya Lakshmi Kumaran, Mr. Sumant Nayak, and Mr. Sriram SL, the session provided valuable insights into the evolving data protection landscape and the practical hurdles businesses must address...

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Legal Powerlist 2023: Top Lawyers Recognized Nationwide

Legal Powerlist 2023 : : January 31, 2023

The Legal Powerlist 2023 celebrates the most influential and accomplished legal professionals who have demonstrated excellence in their fields. This prestigious recognition highlights top lawyers, legal advisors, and industry leaders who have made significant contributions to the legal landscape. Honorees are selected based on their expertise, impact on the legal system, and dedication to justice. The list serves as an inspiration for aspiring legal professionals and acknowledges...

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Published Legal Insights

Private Equity and their role in Green Innovation

By Divya Jain : : Publishe On : : Aug. 20, 2024 3:02 PM

At Vardharma Chambers, we are proud to share insights from our Associate, Mr. Divya Jain on the role private equity plays in driving green innovation. With sustainability becoming a priority for businesses and investors alike, private equity firms are uniquely positioned to accelerate the transition to a greener economy. From financing clean tech startups to supporting scalable eco-friendly solutions, private capital's impact on fostering environmental change is both significant and rapidly growing...

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[The Viewpoint] Bail is the Rule: The Supreme Court’s Latest Attempt to Revive A Dead Letters

The Viewpoint : : Published on: 17 Sep 2022, 12:54 pm

“The basic rule may perhaps be tersely put as bail, not jail, except where there are circumstances suggestive of fleeing from justice or thwarting the course of justice or creating other troubles in the shape of repeating offences or intimidating witnesses and the like, by the petitioner who seeks enlargement on bail from the Court.”

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The Seat Or The Assets – Where Do You Enforce The Award?

By - Somesh Tiwari & Kaveesh Nair: : On 2022-11-18 09:32 AM

The emergence of arbitration as one of the primary mechanisms of dispute resolution has vastly changed the landscape of commercial disputes in India. Arbitration has fast become the preferred mode of dispute resolution in commercial matters in India[1]. Time limits on arbitration proceedings, strict limitation periods, and an extremely limited scope of challenge ensure that an award is ripe for enforcement

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The Seat Or The Assets - Where Do You Enforce The Award?

Somesh Tiwari & Kaveesh Nair : : 18 Nov 2022 3:02 PM

The emergence of arbitration as one of the primary mechanisms of dispute resolution has vastly changed the landscape of commercial disputes in India. Arbitration has fast become the preferred mode of dispute resolution in commercial matters in India[1]. Time limits on arbitration proceedings, strict limitation periods, and an extremely limited scope of challenge ensure that an award is ripe for enforcement much sooner than a decree in civil proceedings. But enforcing an award is a challenge, an issue which will be discussed during the present article....

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Private Equity and their role in Green Innovation

By Divya Jain : : Publishe On : : Aug. 20, 2024 3:02 PM

At Vardharma Chambers, we are proud to share insights from our Associate, Mr. Divya Jain on the role private equity plays in driving green innovation. With sustainability becoming a priority for businesses and investors alike, private equity firms are uniquely positioned to accelerate the transition to a greener economy. From financing clean tech startups to supporting scalable eco-friendly solutions, private capital's impact on fostering environmental change is both significant and rapidly growing...

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[The Viewpoint] Bail is the Rule: The Supreme Court’s Latest Attempt to Revive A Dead Letters

The Viewpoint : : Published on: 17 Sep 2022, 12:54 pm

“The basic rule may perhaps be tersely put as bail, not jail, except where there are circumstances suggestive of fleeing from justice or thwarting the course of justice or creating other troubles in the shape of repeating offences or intimidating witnesses and the like, by the petitioner who seeks enlargement on bail from the Court.”

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Latest News

Bankey Bihari Temple Sevayat Goswami Priests Approach Supreme Court

Temple legal dispute : : Published on: 17 January 2023 10:50 am

In the ancient city of Vrindavan , Uttar Pradesh, more than 300 shops and houses have been adorned with black and red survey markers. A total of five acres of land will be developed around Thakur Shri Bankey Bihariji Maharaj Temple in Mathura district's Virindavan and all roads leading there will be widened....

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Global Legal Summit 2024 Explores AI, Privacy, Arbitration, and Data Laws With Legal Experts

Legal Convergence: : Published on: 03 Sep 2024, 11:20 AM

The Global Legal Summit 2024 provided the opportunity to connect with esteemed legal professionals, thought leaders, and innovators across various fields. With insightful discussions on critical topics of AI and privacy rights, institutional arbitration, and data protection laws, all of which are shaping the future of the legal landscape.

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Vardharma Chambers Moderates Key Panels at Global Legal Summit 2024, Driving Insightful Legal Innovation Forward

Thought Moderation: : Published on: 03 Oct 2024, 03:20 AM

Vardharma Chambers is privileged to have been a key participant in the Global Legal Summit 2024, contributing as moderators for critical discussions and playing an active role in fostering legal innovation. Our esteemed Managing Partner Mr. Somesh T. and our team Senior Associates ...

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Utsav Saxena Guides Sharda University Law Graduates, Conducts Viva, and Engages in Academic Collaboration

Academic Engagement: : Published on: 03 Oct 2024, 03:20 AM

We are delighted to share that our Legal Associate, Mr. Utsav Saxena, had the privilege of being invited to Sharda University, where he played a significant role in guiding and evaluating the 5th-year law students who are gearing up to graduate...

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Petition in Supreme Court to protect the treasure of Banke Bihari temple of Vrindavan, know the whole matter

Temple legal dispute : : Published on: January 17, 2023 08:56 am

New Delhi: The matter of protecting the treasure of the famous Banke Bihari temple of Vrindavan has reached the Supreme Court. The petitioners have described themselves as the sevayats and protectors of their revered Thakurji from generation to generation. They have also strongly objected to the suggestion of the Allahabad High Court, which states that the temple's treasury should be used for the development of the area...

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Bankey Bihari Temple Sevayat Goswami Priests Approach Supreme Court

Temple legal dispute : : Published on: 17 January 2023 10:50 am

In the ancient city of Vrindavan , Uttar Pradesh, more than 300 shops and houses have been adorned with black and red survey markers. A total of five acres of land will be developed around Thakur Shri Bankey Bihariji Maharaj Temple in Mathura district's Virindavan and all roads leading there will be widened....

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Global Legal Summit 2024 Explores AI, Privacy, Arbitration, and Data Laws With Legal Experts

Legal Convergence: : Published on: 03 Sep 2024, 11:20 AM

The Global Legal Summit 2024 provided the opportunity to connect with esteemed legal professionals, thought leaders, and innovators across various fields. With insightful discussions on critical topics of AI and privacy rights, institutional arbitration, and data protection laws, all of which are shaping the future of the legal landscape.

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Notable Cases

Arbitration in 2024: Landmark Rulings and Key Takeaways...

Arbitration Highlights Published on: January 8, 2025 11:04 AM

From the High Court’s clarification of the definition of “court” under the Arbitration Act to the Supreme Court’s recommendation for Parliament to introduce an amendment defining a specific limitation period for the appointment of arbitrators, several key rulings have shaped the arbitration landscape. This piece highlights the notable arbitration cases of 2024 Arbitration Act, 1940 doesn’t empower Arbitrator or Court to award interest upon interest or compound interest: Supreme Court While considering the instant petition...

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SC Grants Anticipatory Bail To Directors Of M/s Prime Ispat Ltd. Raipur, Chhattisgarh

PMLA Relief : : Published on: 02 Feb 2023 7:59 PM

Supreme Court: has granted Anticipatory Bail to Pawan Kumar Agrawal and Ashok Agrawal, Directors of M/s Prime Ispat Ltd., Raipur, Chhattisgarh in the alleged offence under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002.
The Bench of HMJ M.R. Shah and HMJ Sudhanshu Dhulia set aside the order passed by the High Court of Chhattisgarh whereby the application for Anticipatory Bail of the Petitioners was dismissed by holding that the...

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Supreme Court Directs State Of Haryana To Reinstate 1300 Primary School Teachers

Recruitment Resolution : : Published on: 18 Oct 2022 12:04 PM

In long-drawn litigation over 10 years, the Supreme Court finally ended the controversy between competing candidates for Primary School Teachers by directing the State to accommodate all of them.The issue started in 2012 when the State of Haryana issued an advertisement for 9780 posts of primary school teachers. Pertinently, the Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test (HTET) was an essential qualification per the said advertisement. However, the State did not conduct the said test in 2012, doing so only in 2013. Subsequently,..

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Delhi HC Appoints Justice A.K. Sikri as Arbitrator; Intent Shown Through Party Correspondence.

By Simranjeet Published on: May 3, 2024 10:04 PM

The Court opined that all nine contracts are related to same project and if it is accepted that there is an Arbitration Clause only in five contracts, then parties will have to be relegated to civil proceedings, which will lead to multiplicity of disputes, delay in adjudication and possibility of conflicting rulings .Delhi High Court: A petition was filed by petitioner under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (‘the Act’), seeking appointment of an arbitrator with respect to the disputes arising between parties....

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Arbitration in 2024: Landmark Rulings and Key Takeaways...

Arbitration Highlights Published on: January 8, 2025 11:04 AM

From the High Court’s clarification of the definition of “court” under the Arbitration Act to the Supreme Court’s recommendation for Parliament to introduce an amendment defining a specific limitation period for the appointment of arbitrators, several key rulings have shaped the arbitration landscape. This piece highlights the notable arbitration cases of 2024 Arbitration Act, 1940 doesn’t empower Arbitrator or Court to award interest upon interest or compound interest: Supreme Court While considering the instant petition...

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SC Grants Anticipatory Bail To Directors Of M/s Prime Ispat Ltd. Raipur, Chhattisgarh

PMLA Relief : : Published on: 02 Feb 2023 7:59 PM

Supreme Court: has granted Anticipatory Bail to Pawan Kumar Agrawal and Ashok Agrawal, Directors of M/s Prime Ispat Ltd., Raipur, Chhattisgarh in the alleged offence under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002.
The Bench of HMJ M.R. Shah and HMJ Sudhanshu Dhulia set aside the order passed by the High Court of Chhattisgarh whereby the application for Anticipatory Bail of the Petitioners was dismissed by holding that the...

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Area of Practice

Our Law Firm Is Privileged To Have The Support Of An Illustrious Board Of Advisors,
Comprising Individuals With A Wealth Of Expertise And Experience In Various Fields, Our Practice Areas Include:

White-Collar Criminal Defence

Since the inception of our litigation practice, our bedrock in litigation has been in the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and handling white-collar crime cases across multiple jurisdictions in India. We take pride in securing notable...

Corporate Advisory

Vardharma Chambers serves as trusted corporate counsel to businesses ranging from start-ups to multinational enterprises. Our general corporate practice encompasses entity formation, joint ventures, and complex group restructuring...

Private Equity & Investment Funds

The firm maintains an active private equity practice serving fund managers, institutional investors, and portfolio companies throughout the investment lifecycle. We advise on fund formation matters including AIF registration, limited...

Commercial & Civil Litigation

At Vardharma Chambers, we maintain a robust civil and commercial litigation practice that spans the entire spectrum of dispute resolution. Our team regularly appears before the Supreme Court of India, High Courts

Arbitration & Alternative Dispute Resolution

We have developed a sophisticated arbitration practice that guides clients through every phase of the dispute resolution process. Our lawyers are equally comfortable appearing before domestic ...

White-Collar Criminal Defence

Since the inception of our litigation practice, our bedrock in litigation has been in the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and handling white-collar crime cases across multiple jurisdictions in India. We take pride in securing notable...

Corporate Advisory

Vardharma Chambers serves as trusted corporate counsel to businesses ranging from start-ups to multinational enterprises. Our general corporate practice encompasses entity formation, joint ventures, and complex group restructuring...

Private Equity & Investment Funds

The firm maintains an active private equity practice serving fund managers, institutional investors, and portfolio companies throughout the investment lifecycle. We advise on fund formation matters including AIF registration, limited...

Commercial & Civil Litigation

At Vardharma Chambers, we maintain a robust civil and commercial litigation practice that spans the entire spectrum of dispute resolution. Our team regularly appears before the Supreme Court of India, High Courts

Arbitration & Alternative Dispute Resolution

We have developed a sophisticated arbitration practice that guides clients through every phase of the dispute resolution process. Our lawyers are equally comfortable appearing before domestic ...

White-Collar Criminal Defence

Since the inception of our litigation practice, our bedrock in litigation has been in the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and handling white-collar crime cases across multiple jurisdictions in India. We take pride in securing notable...

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Our accomplishments and recognitions speak to our unwavering dedication to excellence.