In a significant development, Advocate Satyam Singh Rajput, a distinguished legal practitioner at the Supreme Court of India and the Delhi High Court, has been appointed as the Personal Legal Advisor to Shri Raju Bista, Member of Parliament from Darjeeling and a leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The appointment, announced yesterday, marks a notable advancement in Advocate Singh’s esteemed legal career.
Advocate Singh has built a formidable reputation in the Indian legal landscape, having represented clients in several high-profile cases that have influenced legal and policy frameworks. He has been mentored by some of the country’s most eminent legal minds, including former Additional Solicitor General Sidharth Luthra, former Union Minister Salman Khurshid, and former Attorney General K.K. Venugopal.
Throughout his career, Advocate Singh has demonstrated a deep commitment to public interest litigation and legal reforms. His notable cases include successfully representing Paralympic athletes such as international para-swimmer Prasanta Karmakar and five-time Paralympian Naresh Kumar Sharma, advocating for the rights of differently-abled sportspersons. His legal interventions have also played a pivotal role in shaping regulations governing Over-The-Top (OTT) digital platforms, leading to significant amendments in IT guidelines.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Advocate Singh emerged as a key legal voice in public interest matters, filing critical petitions addressing the black marketing of essential medical supplies and seeking fee concessions for students. His legal expertise extends to a diverse range of matters, including representing the Federation of Resident Doctors Association and handling complex cases such as those related to the Delhi Riots and the Kolkata doctor murder case.
Currently, Advocate Singh serves as the Legal Advisor to the Federation of Resident Doctors Association and Sudarshan News Channel. His contributions to the legal profession have been recognized by distinguished figures, including former President Pranab Mukherjee and eminent jurist Ram Jethmalani. He also holds the position of General Secretary at the International Human Rights Protection Council.
His recent appointment as Legal Advisor to MP Raju Bista signifies his expanding role in legal policymaking and parliamentary affairs. His expertise in constitutional law, public interest litigation, and media regulations is expected to be instrumental in advising the Member of Parliament on critical legislative and legal matters.
Advocate Singh’s professional trajectory, from practicing under the tutelage of renowned legal luminaries to assuming key advisory roles in political and legislative spheres, underscores his dedication to the legal profession and public service.
For further inquiries, Advocate Singh can be contacted at adv.satyam.rajput31@gmail.com or through his professional social media platforms on LinkedIn and Twitter (@satyamrajput95).
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