What is TCLF
The Contemporary Law Forum is a student run, professionally supported blog established with the primary objective of promoting and publishing quality legal research on contemporary issues of law. TCLF further aims to act as a medium of discussion between multiple stakeholders of the legal industry through legal research and writing. With a guaranteed outreach across the diverse spectrum of the industry, the forum is an ideal place for the writing community to publish their thoughts on legal issues of contemporary relevance.
Our Team
TCLF is efficiently run and managed by a diverse and experienced group of editors, all of whom have one thing in common: an undying passion for legal research and writing. The Editorial Team consists of individuals who have been published by some of the leading legal journals, magazines as well as online platforms in the country. Further, the Public Outreach and IT team ensures the smooth functioning of the blog alongside maintaining an effective outreach of the blog across various platforms.
Shashwat Awasthi
Managing EditorShashwat Awasthi, the Managing Editor of the Forum, is a graduate of National Law University, Lucknow. He is currently associated with a leading commercial litigation chamber set in New Delhi. Shashwat is a highly motivated individual who tries to carry out each task with utmost precision and dedication. An avid mooter and researcher during his law school days, Shashwat represented his University at a number of prestigious national and international competitions. On the writing front, he has written for a number of popular journals and platforms including but not limited to the NLIU Law Review, RMLNLU Law Review, Live Law, EBC Practical Lawyer etc.
Anushka Singh
Managing EditorAnushka, the Co-Founder of the Forum, is a graduate of National Law University, Lucknow. She is currently associated with the Dispute Resolution team of a leading law firm in New Delhi. Anushka is a highly meticulous individual, with a deep interest in commercial laws and related fields. Over the years, Anushka has contributed to a number of popular platforms such as Live Law, Taxmann, The Indian Arbitration Blog etc. During her law school days, Anushka represented and won awards for her university at a number of international moots.
Debarshi Chakraborty
Senior EditorDebarshi is a graduate of National Law University, Odisha, currently practicing law in Delhi. His areas of interest include constitutional law, arbitration, and commercial laws. Debarshi has academic publications on various journals and platforms including International Constitutional Law Journal. In addition to academic publications, Debarshi periodically contributes to national dailies such as The Telegraph, The Print, The Times of India, and The Statesman. During his college years, Debarshi participated in various moot court competitions and dedicated himself to mentoring teams. Prior to joining litigation, Debarshi worked with the capital markets team of a renowned Indian law firm.
Advik Rijul Jha
Senior EditorAdvik Rijul Jha is an advocate who has been practising before the Supreme Court of India, High Court of Delhi and various other forums. He is currently a Law Researcher with the Delhi International Arbitration Centre (DIAC), High Court of Delhi.
Tejas Sateesha Hinder
Senior EditorTejas Sateesha Hinder is a graduate of the National Law Institute University, Bhopal.
Priyam Indurkhya
Associate EditorPriyam is a fourth-year student of BALLB (Hons.) at NLIU Bhopal. His interests lie in the areas of constitutional law, competition law, insolvency laws and foreign exchange laws. He also takes keen interest in mooting and academic writing.
Yagya Sharma
Senior EditorYagya is an Associate at Clarus Law Associates, a law firm dealing in disputes (litigation and arbitration) arising in energy and infrastructure sector. He completed his BA LLB from Institute of Law, Nirma University, Ahmedabad. His research interests lie in the field of dispute resolution laws.
Yash Bhatnagar
Associate EditorYash Bhatnagar is a final year law student from Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, India. They hold interests in various fields of law including Technology, Media, Data Protection and, General Corporate Laws.
Unnati Sinha
Associate EditorUnnati Sinha is currently a fourth-year law student at Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies. She takes an active interest in dispute resolution, including but not limited to Commercial Litigation and Alternate Dispute Resolution. She has worked as an intern for many law firms' dispute resolution teams, giving her the opportunity to learn about the nuances of arbitration. She is an enthusiastic researcher, and many reputable NLU blogs have recently highlighted her work.
Aditya Singh
Associate EditorAditya Singh is a undergraduate law student hailing from Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University. His fervent passion for law extends to diverse fields, with particular interest in Arbitration Law, Insolvency Laws, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Security Laws. Aditya firmly believes that to excel as an editor, one must consistently push their boundaries by aspiring to write articles regularly and staying abreast of the latest advancements in the legal arena. He can be reached at adityasingh.rmlnlu@gmail.com.
Shashank Tripathi
Associate EditorShashank Tripathi is a fourth-year law undergraduate at Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab. He is passionate about IPR, Criminal Law, Constitutional Law and International Humanitarian Law. In his free time he can be found painting canvas with oils.
Vrinda Gaur
Associate EditorVrinda Gaur is an undergraduate law student from Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow. She is keenly interested in legal writing and has published on numerous recognised blogs. Her interest in law extends to diverse fields, including but not limited to Arbitration Law, Insolvency Law, Competition Law, and Corporate Law.
Tanya Verma
Associate EditorTanya is a fourth-year student at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National law University and is a frequent contributor to leading legal/editorial platforms. Her areas of interest lies with Constituional law, Human Rights and social justice.
Srujan Sangai
Associate EditorSrujan is a third year B.A. LLB student at the National Law School of India University, Bengaluru. He is passionate about commercial and corporate laws, IPR and technology law.
Prabhu Gupta
Associate EditorPrabhu Gupta is an undergraduate law student pursuing his degree from Hidayatullah National Law University. He is interested in various practice areas of the law, with a special focus on Dispute Resolution, Criminal Law, and White-Collar Crimes.
Achala Baheti
Trainee EditorAchala is an undergraduate law student currently studying in Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University. Her fondness with law and its diverse scopes led her to be a part of the TCLF team to learn about the intricacies of this field. She is mostly approachable, if not found running around the campus juggling ten things at a time.
Sakshi Tiwari
Trainee EditorSakshi Tiwari is a third year law student at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law university. She is actively involved in college activities including mooting and ADR competitions. She holds a profound passion for exploring law and can be usually found stressing over meeting deadlines. She can be reached at Sakshi.tshandilya@gmail.com
Siddharth Misra
Outreach ManagerSiddharth Misra is a second-year law student at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow. He is fueled by a profound interest in debating, research, and writing. His eagerness to refine his analytical and argumentative skills is apparent as he actively seeks opportunities to delve into legal discourse. He is particularly excited about the prospect of working for The Contemporary Law Forum, aiming to channel his dedication into contributing to its objectives and furthering his understanding of law in dynamic contexts.
Syed Umar Ashraf
Outreach ManagerSyed Umar Ashraf is a second year student at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow. Actively seeking to deepen his understanding of legal intricacies, he displays eagerness for learning opportunities. Umar's enthusiasm aligns with his commitment to continuous personal and professional development, which is complemented by his profound interest in politics, public policy and doomscrolling on Twitter.