Curriculum Vitae

Miss Mimansa Mehta 6-B Rupesh Society, Vejalpur, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380051 (India)

Phone: 0091-9601255964 (M) Email:[email protected]

Objective Seeking an opportunity to study and work in the areas of litigation, corporate laws, human rights and legal services where my knowledge, skills and capabilities in my areas of interests can achieve new heights, along with the growth and development of the organization. Education & Qualifications October 2009 – Present BA LLB (Hons) Gujarat National Law University, India Presently Pursuing a B. A. LLB (Hons) from Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar, India. Detailed study of the following modules has been undertaken Modules studies for B.A. Degree: Indian History, Introduction to Science and Technology, Introduction to Modern Business Transaction, Legal language, Economics, Political Thought, Political Science, Introduction to Sociology, Public Finance System, International Relations, Money and Banking Modules of Law Subjects: Indian Legal History, Law of Torts, Legal Methods, Law of Contracts, Study of Indian Constitution, , Law of Crimes, Family Law, Administrative Law, Law of Banking, Legal Theory and Jurisprudence, Law of Civil Procedure, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law, Corporate Law, Property Laws and Easement Rights, Indian Partnership Act, Indian Sale of Goods Act, Direct Taxation Law, Land Laws, Environmental Law, WTO Law, Law of Indirect Taxation, Insurance Law, Labour Law, Intellectual Property Law, Public International Law, International Contract and E-contracts, International Trade and Business Law, Public Interest Lawyering, Trust- Equity- Fiduciary Relations, International Arbitration, Comparative Constitution. Score in form of Cumulative Grades Semester 1- 03.50 Semester 2- 03.33 Semester 3- 03.17 Semester 4- 04.83 Semester 5- 04.50 Semester 6- 05.00 Semester 7- 05.00 Semester 8- 06.67 June 2004 - Mar 2005 H. S. C (A Levels) Gujarat State Education Board (India) Modules studied – Psychology, Logic (Philosophy), Economics, English, Sanskrit, Gujarati. June 2002 – Mar 2003 S. S. C Gujarat State Education Board (India) Modules studied – Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, English, Gujarati, Sanskrit, Drawing, Computing

Practical Experience October-November 2009

Honourable Mr. Justice Akil A. Kureshi (Gujarat High Intern Court)

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Main Duties involved extensive research relating to various matters Assisting Honourable Judge on various matters, specially Departmental Inquiries Observing and reporting the daily court proceedings

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Worked also on preparing a paper on furnishing copy of inquiry report to the delinquent employee in departmental inquiries, under the guidance of Honourablr Judge.

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December 2008

Wadia Ghandy and Company (Ahmendabad)

Intern

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Main Duties involved Client Counselling Drafting Trademark applications, Consumer matter written statements, PIL Applications Research work related to Law of Property

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Assisting Associates and Partners at the firm

July 2008

Khaitan And Jaykar Associates (Mumbai)

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Main Duties involved Client Counselling Drafting Research work related to Intellectual Property rights

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Assisting Associates and Partners at the firm

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Intern

Mr.Yogesh S. Lakhani, Advocate, Gujarat High Court Intern (India)

Main duties involved were Client Counseling Making daily reports regarding discussions with clients Drafting affidavits and written statements case specific research

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Justice Gopalkrishna Vyas, High Court of Rajasthan. Intern (India)

Main duties involved assisting the Judge for case specific research.

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To read available judgments. Volunteered in a Project that aimed at finding out the reasons for low conviction rate in the matters relating to tribal atrocities. The project was assigned by the State Environmental Ministry. Nov '06 – Dec '06 S. V. Raju, Advocate, Sessions Court, Gujarat High Intern Court, Supreme Court of India • • •

Main duties involved drafting matters to be submitted in Courts Interacting with clients to take the case details Case Study and Research for particular cases assigned

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Regular visit to Courts for continuous observance of proceedings and court manners Nov '05 – Dec '05 Consumer Education Research Society (India) (Non– Intern Governmental Organisation) • • •

Main duties involved drafting special leave petitions to the Supreme Court of India Drafting notices to various institutions for redressal of grievances Analysing newspaper articles on various consumer related issues

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Took active part in compilation of the consumer awareness magazine of the NGO – 'Insight'

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Undertaken a number of projects in the areas of  Role of mass media  Child labour in Gujarat  Comparative Analysis on Indian History books written by Jawaharlal Nehru and John Keay  Impacts of Globalization on Indian culture  Post- Independence Students' movements in India  Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 and Legal Responses  Gandhian Thoughts and its impact in present times  Comparative Taxation Analysis of India and Singapore  Doctrine of Proportionality  U.S. diplomacy: How Long the Miracle Can Last  I. C. Golak Nath vs. State of Punjab & Hariyana: A Case Analysis  Palvinder Kaur vs. State of Punjab: A Case Analysis  Pacifica Shipping Co. Ltd. vs. Anderson: A case Analysis  Comment on System of Distribution of Property of Coparcener  Abortion Rights: Human Rights or Human Rights Violation?  Recognitintion and Enfrocement of Arbitral Awards in India, US, UK: Comparative Study  Derivations and special provisions in the Fundamental Rights Chapter of Indian Constitution with special reference to the US and UK Constitutions

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Sale of Goods in International Law Public Interest Litigation and Environmental Law

Participated as a Researcher for Common Wealth International Moot Court Competition 2009. Worked as a member of Legal Services Committee and Head of Women and children cell of the committee for two consecutive years. Active participant in Ahmedabad Management Association: Speaker's Forum Programme

Language Proficiency • • •

English, Hindi, Gujarati – Fluent Punjabi, Urdu, Sanskrit – Basic understanding French – Basic Communication