Reg. No. IDDB-DI-202603-091119 ·
Exempted from Proficiency Test ·
Valid: 24 Mar 2026 – 23 Mar 2027
Professional Profile
Seasoned Advocate with over 22 years of continuous practice before the Supreme Court of India and the Punjab & Haryana High Court, Chandigarh. Former Additional Advocate General, Government of Haryana (March–October 2020). Founding Partner of M&D Law Associates LLP, a full-service law firm headquartered in Panchkula with presence in Delhi-NCR. Founder of Juris Altus, an international legal services and advisory platform covering 30+ practice areas.
Practice spans constitutional law, service law, public interest litigation, criminal defence, corporate advisory, data privacy (DPDPA 2023 / GDPR), and regulatory compliance. Filed over 3,000 RTI applications and handled landmark PILs including matters involving deployment of Army and Paramilitary forces, protection of wetlands, child rights, and road safety. Appointed Amicus Curiae by the Hon’ble High Court in matters of extreme public importance.
Registered as an Independent Director with the IICA Databank (Ministry of Corporate Affairs), with expertise in corporate governance, board compliance under Companies Act 2013, SEBI LODR, CSR governance, audit oversight, and regulatory risk management. Currently bringing technology orientation to legal practice through AI-powered legal tools and platforms.
Professional Experience
Founding Partner — M&D Law Associates LLP | September 2020 – Present
Founded and manage a full-service law firm operating across Panchkula (HQ), Delhi-NCR, and Gurugram. Practice areas include Constitutional Law, Corporate Law, Banking & Finance, Insurance Law, Service Law, Criminal Defence, Cyber Security, Data Privacy & Protection, International Law, and Immigration Law. Operate a consultant lawyer network across Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir. Founded Juris Altus (jurisaltus.com) in 2026 as the firm’s international legal services arm covering 30+ practice areas with alliance network in London, Dubai, and Toronto.
Additional Advocate General, Government of Haryana | March 2020 – October 2020
Appointed by the Government of Haryana as Additional Advocate General. Appeared before Division Benches and Single Benches of the Punjab & Haryana High Court during the COVID-19 lockdown period. Served on the boards of various statutory Boards and Corporations of the State of Haryana. Handled legal vetting of government files, opinions, and policy documents.
Of Counsel — PDS and Associates, Mumbai | April 2016 – Present
Responsible for the firm’s entire portfolio of matters in Punjab and Haryana, including matters of international corporations such as Monsanto and other multinational entities.
Manager — Legal, ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd. | October 2007 – March 2010
Point person for legal opinions across North India zone. Managed portfolio of 500+ MACT cases and 1,700+ consumer cases. Successfully handled first-ever third-party insurance policy portfolio for Haryana Roadways. Participated in Lok Adalats under Samadhan 2008–2009 (Supreme Court initiative).
Associate Advocate — Office of Mr. H.S. Hooda, Sr. Advocate | September 2003 – 2007
Independently handled writ matters including Service, Revenue, Habeas Corpus, and Criminal matters before the Punjab & Haryana High Court under the guidance of Mr. H.S. Hooda, Senior Advocate and Former Advocate General of Haryana.
Areas of Expertise
Article 226/32 writs, fundamental rights, PIL, Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Certiorari
50+ PILs on public safety, child welfare, environment, deepfake regulation, broadcasting rights
Seniority disputes, pay scales, wrongful termination, HKRN matters, NHM benefits, contractual employees
Independent Director (IICA), Companies Act 2013, SEBI LODR, CSR governance, audit oversight, risk management
DPDPA 2023, GDPR compliance, cyber security law, digital privacy advisory, cloud computing law
BNS/BNSS, OSA, bail matters, SLPs before Supreme Court, criminal writs, anticipatory bail
3,000+ RTI applications, transparency advocacy, appeals and complaints, government accountability
AI-powered legal tools, legal process automation, AI ethics & governance, prompt engineering for law
Independent Director — IICA Registration
| Registration No. | IDDB-DI-202603-091119 |
| Validity | 24 March 2026 to 23 March 2027 |
| Proficiency Test | ✓ Exempted under Rule 6(4), Companies (Appointment & Qualification of Directors) Fifth Amendment Rules, 2020 |
| Issuing Authority | Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India |
| Board Expertise Areas | Law & Litigation, Corporate Governance & Compliance, Regulatory & Constitutional Law, Data Protection (DPDPA 2023), Risk Management, CSR Governance, Legal Technology & Digital Transformation |
Professional Education
| Qualification | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| LL.M. (2-Year Degree Course) | Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak | 2020 |
| LL.B. (3-Year Degree Course) | Panjab University, Chandigarh | 2003 |
| PG Diploma in Cyber Laws | ICFAI University | 2010 |
| Certificate in Intellectual Property Rights | WIPO, Geneva | 2010 |
Professional Certifications (2026)
Professional Associations
- Member, Bar Council of Punjab & Haryana (Enrolment No. P/991/2003)
- Member, Punjab & Haryana High Court Bar Association, Chandigarh
- Member, District Bar Association, Jind
- Registered Independent Director, IICA Databank (Reg. No. IDDB-DI-202603-091119)
- Life Member, International Council of Jurists, London
- Honorary Member, Nankana Sahib Bar Association, Pakistan
- Member, Avocats Sans Frontières (Lawyers Without Borders) — International Lawyers Network
- United Nations Volunteer Roster (Roster No. 766331)
International Exposure
Travelled to the United Kingdom, Netherlands, Belgium, France, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, and Vatican City. Visited Pakistan as part of a lawyers’ delegation for an international legal conference (October 2012). Honorary Member of the Nankana Sahib Bar Association, Pakistan.
Philosophy
The practice is founded on the belief that law should serve as an equalizer. Every individual — regardless of social or economic standing — deserves competent legal representation and access to constitutional remedies. Our approach combines meticulous legal research with aggressive advocacy to achieve the best possible outcomes.
“कानून का उद्देश्य न्याय है, और न्याय सबके लिए समान होना चाहिए।”
— The purpose of law is justice, and justice must be equal for all.