Professional Information:
Simran specializes in Disputes Resolution with emphasis on General litigation, Legal Metrology, Cyber fraud litigation, concerning Criminal laws, Information Technology Law, Legal Metrology Law and Consumer Protection. She has 4 years’ experience in strategizing and handling complex litigations before various courts of law including the High Courts, State Commissions, Tribunals, Police Stations, etc throughout the country.
Representative Clients:
Simran is adept in handling PAN India matters by representing and advising several multinational as well as domestic companies including for clients which include logistics, automobile, e-commerce, insurance companies, DTH service providers, travel, fintech companies, pharma, private banks, and Electronic Companies. The clients that are handled by Simran includes Ecom Express, DHL, Toyota Kirloskar, MakeMy Trip, Novopay Solutions, No broker, OnePlus Technologies, Oppo India, Max Life Insurance Company, Reliance Nippon Life Insurance Company Ltd., Canara HSBC Life Insurance Company Ltd. etc.
Practice Focus
Dispute Resolution
Arbitration
Legal Metrology
Criminal Litigation
Fintech & Consumer Protection
Forums & Jurisdictions
Representative Matters & Reported Cases
Transactions
Key Work Highlights
Asset Recovery for a Leasing Company, NCLAT
Represented a leading automotive leasing company in proceedings against multiple entities in the electric mobility and renewable energy sectors, including filing petitions under Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 prior to the commencement of insolvency proceedings and securing favourable interim relief. Subsequently represented the client before the NCLAT in an appeal challenging an NCLT order restricting lessors’ rights to reclaim leased assets, resulting in a favourable outcome.
Product Classification, Supreme Court
Represented a leading Indian FMCG and consumer products company before the Supreme Court in proceedings concerning the classification of Rooh Afza, in which the Court classified the product as a fruit drink.
Arbitral Award Challenge
Extensively handled the contestation of an appeal against an arbitral award, including proceedings concerning the applicability and interpretation of Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Criminal Complaints, Cheating and Fraud
Drafted and pursued high-profile criminal complaints involving prominent public figures, businesspersons and influential individuals in matters concerning cheating and fraud, several of which culminated in the registration of FIRs.
Legal Metrology Compliance Advisory
Delivered comprehensive legal opinions on compliance requirements under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009, covering product price revisions, obligations applicable to non-retail sale goods, and direct sales through social media platforms including Instagram and Facebook. Advised on the distinction between transactional and promotional advertisements in the evolving digital commerce landscape.
Regulatory Advisory, Employee Mobility
Advised a leading multinational technology company on the legal and regulatory framework applicable to promoting carpooling and unified commute services for its employees. Separately prepared a legal opinion on challenges to the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS-95) and its applicability to retired employees in light of prevailing judicial decisions.
Publications
- “Navigating the Labyrinth: A Lawyer’s View on India’s Evolving Legal Landscape for Businesses”
- “Digital Dilemma: Why Your Social Media Ads Need Metric Compliance Now”
- “Unveiling the White Paper: A Critical Look at India’s Economic Narrative”
- “The Toothless Monster: RTI Amendment Bill, 2019”
- “Insurance Regime: Criteria for Accidental Death Benefit”
- “A Rip-Roaring Spectacular Journey of IBC”
Indicative Experience
- Managing a high -volume case load with multiple clients
- Drafting legal briefs, petitions, applications, complaints, legal opinions, legal notices, replies, appeals, revision petitions, police complaints, representations to be filed before the concerned police stations, recovery matters, etc.
- Compliances of legal metrology
- Advised various insurance companies about the expected success ratio in continuing litigation or whether settlement should be opted for.
- Provided legal opinions to client as to whether judgments passed against the client are liable to be challenged in Higher Fora or in their best interests to comply with.
- Advises and manages Arbitration matters.
- Beginner level Title Search and due diligence reports
- Provides guidance and advice on Real estate matters and litigations
