SUMIT SAURAV

Ganga Babu Ki Theki | Kalisthan, Patna City 800 009 | Bihar, India
M No: (+91) 7042 039 746 | | Email: sumitsaurav@hotmail.com
ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES
(CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER)

EDUCATIONAL KIIT SCHOOL OF LAW, BHUBANESWAR (ODISHA) INDIA

QUALIFICATION [B.A. LL.B. (Taxation Law Hons.)][2011-2016] with 6.80 CGPA
Scored top percentile in all Taxation Law Papers

PATNA MUSLIM HIGH SCHOOL, PATNA (BIHAR) INDIA

[A. I. S. S. C. E. (C. B. S. E.)][2010] with 61%

INFANT JESUS SCHOOL, PATNA (BIHAR) INDIA

[A. I. S. S. E. (C. B. S. E.)][2008] with 62%

PUBLICATION Is Woman a Choice of Weapon in Crime of Humanity against Humanity? a chapter in the book entitled Advance
(BOOK CHAPTERS) Issues in International Criminal Law: Volume II published by the Centre for Legal Research & Professional
Development, School of Law, Wollega University, Ethiopia, Africa; White Falcon Self Publishing Platform; 1
edition (2016). ISBN NO. 978-1-943851-76-8, Pg. 88 98.

Judicial Review an Inherent Right, a chapter in the book entitled Judicial Review of Legislative, Executive &
Administrative Action: Need For Equilibrium, Scholars Press (2014), Germany (Europe), ISBN NO. 978-3-
639-70726-7, Pg. 43 56.

(JOURNAL) Rethinking the Otiose Identity of Agricultural Market in India, has been accepted for publication at Jindal Law
Quarterly Journal, Published by Jindal Global Law School, Sonipat, Haryana (India). [forthcoming].

OTHER Enrolled Lawyer at Bihar State Bar Council and awaiting for result of All India Bar Examination X held on
ACHIEVEMENTS 26th March, 2017

Successfully completed the E-Accountant and Taxation Management training course conducted by Ministry of
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises of India (MSME), Government of India from 08th December, 2013 to 23rd
March, 2014 at IMPS, Bhubaneswar (Odisha).

WORK D. K. DIWBEDI & ASSOCIATES, CUTTACK (ODISHA) INDIA

EXPERIENCE Associate [Commercial Law Team] Nov 2016 present
Engaged in the analyzing legal claim arising out of the Contracts and drafting of Claims,
Petitions, Reply & Legal notices in the arbitration matters. Further, looking into Indirect Tax
matters & assisted the team for transition into GST regime. In addition, learning the drafting of
Writ Petitions and Special Leave Petition.

RUSTAGI & CO., KOLKATA (WEST BENGAL) INDIA

Associate [Indirect Tax Team] Sep Nov 2016
Engaged in the study & preparation of report & Newsletters on the Model GST Law which
involves vibrant research and study of laws of Indirect Taxes. Further, advised the Bharat
Chamber of Commerce on the issues of the GST.

PAMASIS LAW CHAMBERS, NEW DELHI (INDIA)

Associate Advocate [Indirect Tax Team] July Aug 2016
Assisted the Government Standing Counsel of Central Board of Excise & Customs in
preparing draft for argue motions & revenue benefit. Further, actively attended the hearing of
High Court & Supreme Court of India and prepared the brief for the same.

CONFERENCES Development Induced Displacement in India, International Conference on Development Induced

AND PAPER Displacement and Migration, Land Acquisition and Resettlement, organized by Centre for Development Studies
PRESENTATIONS sponsored by IDRC, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, 3rd 4th March, 2016 [Received complete reimbursement]

Will Right to Food be Panacea for Hunger in South Asia, South Asian Regional Conference on Economic,
 Social and Cultural Rights Justiciability and Accessibility Issues in South Asia Towards ICESCR and
domestic legal framework effectiveness for State accountability, organized by International Law Association
(Nepal) and Brussels University at Kathmandu, Nepal, 5-7 September 2014. [Received 180 as appreciation and
complete reimbursement]

Impact of Globalization on Labour Rights, 54th Annual Conference of Labour Economics, organized by the
Indian Society of Labour Economics, Department of Economics, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 20th 22nd
December, 2012.

Participant at International Conference on Transparency and Accountability in Governance: Issues and

Challenges organized by National Law University, New Delhi under the auspices of the Chair established by Shri
Degamber Sen Sawhny, 13th 14th October, 2012.

Judicial Review and Fundamental Right, National Seminar on Judicial Review of Legislature Powers &
Privileges A Constitutional Quandary towards the judicial review and its perspective, organized by National
University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi, 8th 9th September, 2011.

INTERNSHIPS ATHENA LAW ASSOCIATES, NEW DELHI

Intern under [Mr. Pramod Kumar Rai (Managing Partner)] Dec 2015 - March 2016
Assisted in the research and drafting of reply on the issue of availing CENVAT Credit on
Service tax paid on outward transportation as Input Service under the provisions of
CENVAT Credit Rules 2004;
Assisted in the research and drafting of a counter statement on the issues concerned to the
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
& Regulations made there under;
Assisted in the research and drafting of reply on the issue of the Advance Authorization
Scheme under the Customs Act, 1962 & the Foreign Trade Policy;
Assisted in the classification of several products under Excise & Customs Tariff Act, 1975;
Assisted in research on several issues of Indirect Tax such as Countervailing Duty on Ship
Breaking Units, Business Auxiliary Services, Clubs or Associations, Special Valuation
Branches and Road Construction & repairing services and prepared a legal brief on the same.

CENTRE FOR LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY, NEW DELHI

Intern under [Mr. Vinod Bhanu (Executive Director)] July - Aug 2015
Assisted the Member of Parliament(s) in their project on the implementation of various
Scheme by Union & State Government and worked for amendment on several pending Bills
which were put up for the monsoon session. Further, drafted the questionnaire to be raised in
the Lok Sabha before the MPs.

ATHENA LAW ASSOCIATES, NEW DELHI

Intern under [Mr. Pramod Kumar Rai (Managing Partner)] June - July 2015
Assisted in the preparation of reply of Show Cause Notice on the issue of importing the input
and exporting the final product under the Advance Authorities Scheme and Standard Input
Output Norms (SIONs);
Assisted in the research on the issue of Classification under the First Schedule of Custom
Tariff Act 1975 and prepared a legal brief on the same;
Assisted in the research on the issue of availing CENVAT Credit on Capital Goods, Input
and Input Service under the provisions of CENVAT Credit Rules 2004;
Assisted in the research & prepared report on issues of the Corporate Social Responsibility
under the provisions of Companies Act 2013 & rules made there under and CSR Policy
2014; and
Assisted in the research & prepared a legal brief on the issues of the SEZ and EOU under the
Foreign Trade Policy.

AVA LAW ASSOCIATES, NEW DELHI

Intern under [Mr. Piyush Kumar (Associate Partner)] Dec 2014
Assisted in the research on the issue of Export to Nepal through India by Haiers Appliances
(India) Pvt. Ltd., under the provisions of the Customs Act, 1962, Central Excise Act, 1944 &
rules made there under and FTP etc.;
Assisted in the research on cases for the Recovery of Debts under the provisions of the rules
 of the Debt Recovery Tribunal, Insurance Claims and Consumer Forums;
Assisted in the drafted briefs for the cases of CESTAT, appeal before the Second Appellate
Authority (RTI), CIC, and Delhi; and
Regularly visited CESTAT, Delhi, National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission
District Consumer Forums and Other Courts.

CHENNAI HIGH COURT, CHENNAI

Intern under [Mrs. Nalini Chidambaram (Senior Advocate)] July - Aug 2014
Assisted in the research on the various cases for the proceeding (especially worked on the case
of Cricket Association of Bihar v. Board of Control for Cricket in India and League Mohan v.
Union of India) listed for hearing. Drafted the legal notices, legal opinion and brief of cases.
Further, regularly attended court hearing and prepare the report of the same.

PATNA HIGH COURT, PATNA

Intern under [Mr. Vikash Kumar Pankaj (Advocate)] June - July 2013
Assisted in the research & drafting of petition and reply on Civil, Criminal & Constitutional
Law matters. Regularly attended Court hearing and prepared the report of the same. Besides
that actively participated in various conferences with senior counsels.

QAMARUDDIN & ASSOCIATES, NEW DELHI

Intern under [Mr. Ambar Qamaruddin (Managing Partner)] May - June 2013
Assisted in the research & drafting of petition & legal notices on various issues of Family,
Consumer Protection and allied laws. Further, regularly attended Court hearing and prepared
the report of the same.

THE INSTITUTE OF CONSTITUTIONAL AND PARLIAMENTARY STUDIES, NEW DELHI

Research Assistant Dec 2012 - Jan 2013
Successfully completed all the requirements for the course given at New Delhi under the seal
of the Institution (Worked on the topic: Freedom of Speech & Expression v. Sedition).

MAZDOOR KISAN SHAKTI SANGATHAN (PEOPLE MOVEMENT), RAJASTHAN

Intern under [Mrs. Aruna Roy (Social Activist)] June 2012
Actively participated in Social Audit of MGNREGA Worksites, attended a Ratri Chaupal,
worked in a MGNREGA worksite to experience firsthand what the labour feels like and
assisted workers in filing application for MGNREGA.

HUMAN RIGHT LAW NETWORK (NGO) , RANCHI

Intern under [Mr. Ahmed Raza (Advocate)] Dec 2011 - Jan 2012
Assisted in reaearch & drafting of report on the grass root issues of human right violation in
aspect of land acquisition and actively enagaged with various human right institute in the State
of Jharkhand. Further, observer to consequence of displacement.

EXTRA Participant at 1st KCIA International Arbitration Workshop, 2013 towards basic understanding of the
CURRICULAR Arbitration and Mediation, the keynote speaker was Mr. Paul Bowden, Partner, Freshfields Bruckhaus Derimger
ACTIVITIES organized by KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, 9th 14th November, 2013.

Participant at 5th Intra KSOL Moot Court Competition, 2013 on the Service Law organized by School of Law,
KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, 3rd 4th August, 2013.

Participant at National Level Essay Competition on Right to Development vis-a.vis Environmental Concern
organized by the Alexis Centre for Public Policy and International Relations at Lucknow in March, 2012.

REFERENCE Dr. Puranjoy Ghosh (Professor of Law),KIIT University, Bhubaneswar (Odisha) India
Email: puranjoyghosh@kls.ac.in
DECLARATION

I hereby declare that the information furnished herein above is true to the best of my knowledge.

DATE: 04th April, 2017 (SUMIT SAURAV)

PLACE: CUTTACK NAME OF THE APPLICANT