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DEVANSHU SAJLAN
+919717239939 devanshu.sajlan09@nludelhi.ac.in
123-C, GH-10, Sunder Apartments, Paschim Vihar, New Delhi-110087.
EDUCATION
2009- 2014 (Expected):

5 year integrated B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) at National Law
University, Delhi.

6.7/8.0
March 2008:

High Secondary Examination [CBSE]
(Science Stream)
86.4%

March 2006:

Senior Secondary Examination [CBSE]

90.8%

Recipient of BEST STUDENT AWARD in school for all-round performance
Seminar course- Competition Law, Legal Drafting and Drafting Exercises-White Collar Crimes
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
January 2013- Interned at the Competition Commission of India
Got a detailed insight into the functioning of various departments of the CCI.
Studied and analysed Indias bilateral agreements regarding cooperation in enforcement of
Competition Law.
July-August, 2013- Interned at S&R Associates, Mumbai
Provided research assistance in relation to laws relating to capital market such as:
SCRA, 1956-enforceability of exit option clauses in a Shareholders Agreement, applicability of
SCRA to unlisted companies and private subsidiaries of public companies.
SEBI (SAST) Regulations, 2011-acquisition of control in cases of affirmative rights and various
exemptions available.
SEBI (ICDR) Regulations, 2009-calculation of relevant date and issue of specified securities in a
Preferential Issue.
Companies Act, 1956- applicability of Right of First Offer, Lock-in period and Tag-Along Rights
in a Shareholders Agreement, procedure of buy-back of shares and other related research.
July 2011- Interned under Mr. R.K Dhawan, Advocate, Supreme Court of India
Assisted in drafting quashing petitions under section 482, CrPC, 1973.
Researched about the liability of the Director of a company if he has resigned before the offence
u/s 138, Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 is completed.
Researched about the maintainability of a complaint u/s 138, Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
when the cheques mentioned in the complaint are different from those put forth as evidence.
January 2011- Interned at Child Rights and You (CRY), Delhi
Co-Authored the multi-lingual publication Child Rights in Delhi Quick Action Plan in
association with Child Rights and You (CRY) and NLU, Delhi.

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ACHIEVEMENTS AND INTERESTS
Mooting
Qualified for the World Rounds of 12
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Annual Oxford IPR Law Moot, 2014.
Winner, Best Researcher and Second Best Memorial Award at the 3rd Justice Hidayatullah
National Memorial Moot Court Competition, 2010. (Problem on Competition Law.)
Semi Finalist, Second Best Memorial, 13th D.M. Harish Memorial Government College
International Moot Court Competition, 2012. (Problem on International Taxation)
Papers
The Limitation of Benefits Clause in Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements, [2013] 216
TAXMAN 163 (Mag.).
International Cooperation in the enforcement of Competition Law and the Effectiveness of
MoUs signed by CCI under Section 18, Competition Act, published on the website of the
Competition Commission of India, 31 January 2013.
Can There Be Waiver of Section 10 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996?, Issue 3, Vol.
10, Corporate Law Adviser, October 2012.
Presented a Paper on Human Rights of LGBTs at a Conference held at Indian Institute of
Advanced Studies, Shimla on Gay Subcultures & Literatures (2nd-4th April, 2012).
Legal Aid Work
As part of Legal-Aid Clinic Course:
i. Drafted bail applications on behalf of under-trial prisoners in Tihar and Rohini Jails.
ii. Argued on behalf of six under-trials in Rohini and Tis Hazari Courts and got them released
on personal bond.
Sports Activities
Represented the University at Symbhav Sports Fest, organized by Symbiosis Law School, Pune
in February, 2013 as a member of the Cricket Team.
Represented the College in the Delhi High Court-Legal Premier League held at Modern School,
Barakhamba Road in December, 2011 as a member of the Cricket Team.
Represented the College at In-Victa Sports Fest, organized by NUJS Kolkata in February, 2011
as a member of the Cricket Team.
Other Activities
Legal Correspondent for MyLaw.net, a website for lawyers and law students.
POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Captain, University Cricket Team, 2013-14.
Member, Moot Court Committee, for the academic year 2011-12.
Prime Minister, Student Parliament, class XI, during 2006-07.
REFERENCES
Mr. R.K. Dhawan, Advocate, Supreme Court of India (+91-9899775330)
(rkdhawan9@gmail.com).
Mr. Sanjeev Nasiar (Secretary-Delhi Bar Association), Advocate, Delhi High Court (+91-
9899047270).