The LAW of Change
About
Alakh Alok Srivastava
A gold medalist supreme Court advocate talks about his journey on quitting all that society deems well and making something of his own.
We talk breaking the stereotype, making a difference in society and discusses the projects he is currently working on, in one of its kind interviews.
Get an insight into the world of law and what it means to the common citizen Alakh Alok completed his Law Graduation from Campus Law Centre (CLC), University of Delhi, in the year 2007.
He joined real estate company DLF Limited as Legal Manager, after which he worked in Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) for three years. He graduated Post Graduate Diploma in Labour Laws Course from Indian Law Institute with a Gold Medal, conferred upon him by the then Hon’ble Chief Justice of India Justice S. H. Kapadia.
Thereafter, he has been practicing law with a number of advocates under him. He believes he joined this noble profession of Litigation with the sole purpose of serving the poor and downtrodden people of our country.
He was involved in cases that subsequently helped a lot of victims of rape, his role was vital in order to amend laws that would provide the death penalty to the Rapists. He has been actively participating in donating to charity.
Professional Highlights
- Manager-Legal at DLF Limited (2007-2009) : In this role at DLF Limited, Alakh Alok Srivastava held the position of Manager-Legal from June 2007 to July 2009.
- Law Officer at Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) (2009-2012): Alakh Alok Srivastava joined Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) as a Law Officer. He held this position from December 2009 to August 2012.
- Advocate-on-Record, Supreme Court of India: Since August 9, 2012, Mr. Srivastava has been conducting diversified litigation at the Supreme Court of India, Delhi High Court, and other High Courts. His courtroom presence and exceptional drafting skills make him a formidable advocate.
- Ph.D. in Constitutional Law: A scholar in Constitutional Law, Mr. Srivastava is currently pursuing his Ph.D. His deep understanding of constitutional matters sets him apart in the legal arena.
- Gold Medallist: He received the Gold Medal for securing the highest marks in the Post Graduate Diploma in Labour Laws from the Indian Law Institute (ILI), Delhi, in 2011.
Meet Alakh Alok Srivastava, the lawyer behind the PIL for death to rapists of children
