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Hrishikesh R. Chavan
Lawyer | Author | Speaker | Student Always
Mumbai-based lawyer with 15+ years of experience in Criminal Law, Constitutional Law, and Arbitration. Author of “Stages in Criminal Trial”, speaker, and legal consultant.
Criminal Law
Constitutional Law
Arbitration
Civil/Commercial Litigation
Professional Profile
Experienced Mumbai Lawyer
Hrishikesh R. Chavan is a seasoned lawyer practicing in Mumbai with over 15 years of diverse legal experience. His practice spans criminal law, constitutional law, civil litigation, and arbitration matters.
Comprehensive Legal Expertise
Beginning his career under respected legal personalities like late Shri Atul Munim and Mr. Jai Munim of Bachubhai Munim & Co., he gained extensive exposure to civil, commercial, and corporate litigation. He further honed his criminal law expertise under eminent criminal lawyer Mr. Subodh Desai.
Activities & Accolades
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Areas of Specialization
High Court Practice
- Criminal and Civil Writ Petitions including quashing of FIRs
- Public Interest Litigations challenging locus standi and maintainability
- Criminal Appeals and Revisions for private clients and legal aid service
- Second Appeals, First Appeals and Appeals against Orders
- Arbitration matters under sections 9, 11, 14, 27, 34 of Arbitration Act
Trial Court Expertise
- Magistrate and Sessions Trials across all criminal courts
- Special Courts including SEBI court and Enforcement Directorate proceedings
- Private Prosecution in IPC offences upon court appointment
- Cases under special enactments like MOFA, Income Tax Act, MPID Act, and Negotiable Instruments Act
Professional Highlights
Published Author
Authored the well-regarded book “Stages in Criminal Trial” and regularly publishes articles including “Remedies Management” in All India Reporter and “Aftermath of a proviso” in Criminal Law Journal.
Legal
Served as contributory lecturer for Labour Laws and Human Resource Management at Symbiosis Law School, Pune, and regularly delivers lectures on various legal topics.
Current Empanelments
- High Court Legal Service Authority, Bombay High Court
- Arbitrators and Conciliators' panel, Bombay High Court
- Employees' State Insurance Corporation
- MSEB Holding Co. Ltd.
Professional membership
Member of Bombay Bar Association
Educational Background
Academic Excellence
- LL.M. from Maharashtra National Law University (2021) - GOLD MEDALIST
- M.B.A. from Nagpur University (2009)
- LL.B. from Nagpur University (2007)
Practical Project Experience
- Completed project on "Labour Law compliances" from TATA Motors, Pune
- Project on "Full and Final Settlement and Recovery Procedures" at Reliance Communication, Mumbai
Professional Participation
Conference Presentations
- Presented paper on "Strategic management of legal remedies" at conference on Law and Management
- Presented paper on "Constitutional Validity of reservations in Private Employment" at National Seminar
Training & Activities
- Completed training program on Patents by Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt. of India
- Represented the Management Institute in workshop on "Dealing with conflict" by India Peace Centre
- Chief coordinator of seminar on "Euthanasia" and organizing committee member for AGRO VISION 2007
- Awarded Mr. Fresher 2007 in MBA and elected Class Representative
- Participated in National Summer Project Presentation Competition