Pushkar Sharma - Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied (Advocate-On-Record of Supreme Court of India)

In Delhi one can have variety of work for different court to comparatively survival chances are better than any other city in India

1. Tell us about your background and journey.

I have passed my Law from an affiliated college of CSJM Kanpur University in 2010-2013 batch and joined Bar thereafter under the Guidance of a celebrated lawyer Mr. Fuzail Ahmad Ayyubi. 

2. Can you share an interesting case you have handled.

After getting into my independent practice in the year 2017 I got my first case Against the Sitting Chief Minister although a favourable order was not granted by the then Chief Justice of India praised my arguments and the very judgment was reported in SCC and it has become a precedent.

3. As an Advocate-on-Record at the Supreme Court, what are your primary responsibilities, and how do they differ from those of a regular advocate?

An AOR has a vital role to play as he is the only authority who remains in direct communication with the court and registry. An AOR is the only one authorized to file cases before Supreme Court while non-AORs can only argue the case. Therefore, AOR is a responsibility rather than a right.

4. What are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced as an advocate at the Supreme Court, and how have you overcome them?

Yes, Litigation is very challenging for first generation lawyers but in Delhi one can have variety of work for different court to comparatively survival chances are better than any other city in India. No doubt hard work has no substitute and never fails.

5. What has been your experience working at the Chambers of the Additional Advocate General for the State of UP, and what are some of the key legal issues you have addressed in this role?

While in the office of Additional Advocate General for the State of UP I have assisted my senior in several matters also I represent Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam (Urban) and Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board.

6. What drives your commitment to justice, and how do you balance this with the practicalities and challenges of legal practice?

“Justice Delayed is Justice Denied” adhering is principle Courts and officers of the court i.e. Lawyers are efficient and devising mechanisms to reduce pendency, for all the people involved in Justice delivery system it very important to reduce pendency. What I believe is that social and economic barriers must discourage people from raising their grievances before court of law for contributing my part I take up pro bono cases.

7. What are your future goals as an advocate, and are there any specific areas of law you wish to focus on?

Goal is to contribute better in ADR (Alternate Dispute Resolution) our system still has much to improvise in our existing ADR ecosystem.

8. What advice would you give to law students and young lawyers who aspire to practice at the Supreme Court or in corporate law?

One advice I always give to Interns and Juniors that do your internships very religiously don’t waste time in Offices who don’t assign you work. Whenever Interns Join a Law Office keep in mind that during internship learn as much as you can.

9. What are some of the biggest challenges you have faced in your legal career, and how have you overcome them?

Being a First Generation Lawyer of course was a challenge but as we all have seen it is better have challenges in life, it makes life more lively and usually it is seen that Lawyers who are first Generation are doing equally good as compared to generational lawyers. 

Bio:

Standing Counsel for Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam before a Supreme CourtPanel Counsel for UP Pollution Control Board before Supreme Court Counsel for several top Corporates Amicus for National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission

Contested Constitutional Cases reported in SCC

AREA OF PRACTICE: CRIMINAL, CIVIL,CORPORATE, CONSTIUTIONALSERVICE

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Interviewed & Edited by- Arunangshu Chatterjee


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