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Bharat Chugh | |
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| Born | Bharat Chugh 20 June 1989 New Delhi |
| Education | BA LLB |
| Alma mater | Jamia Millia Islamia, Bachelor of Laws, 2011 |
| Occupations | Advocate, educator, writer |
| Years active | 15 Years |
| Organization | Chambers of Bharat Chugh |
| Known for | Criminal law, arbitration, legal commentary |
| Website | https://bharatchugh.in/ |
Bharat Chugh is an Indian lawyer and former judicial officer. He secured first rank in the Delhi Judicial Service Examination in 2013 and served in the Delhi judiciary before entering private legal practice.[1][2][3]
Early life & education
[edit]Chugh studied law at Jamia Millia Islamia in New Delhi and graduated in 2011. After graduation, he briefly practised law before appearing for the Delhi Judicial Service Examination.[1]
Career
[edit]Judiciary
[edit]In 2013, Chugh secured first rank in the Delhi Judicial Service Examination and joined the Delhi judiciary, where he served as a Civil Judge and Metropolitan Magistrate.
During his tenure, one of his judicial orders involving a tea seller prosecuted under the Railways Act was featured by The Indian Express.[4] The newspaper discussed his reasoning on the application of the doctrine of necessity and proportionality in sentencing. The matter was later covered by The Better India, which examined the wider public response to the judgment and a poem written by Chugh on the case.[5]
Legal Career
[edit]After resigning from judicial service, Chugh joined Luthra & Luthra Law Offices as Counsel in 2016. He later became a partner before leaving the firm in 2020 to establish an independent practice.[6]
In 2020, Chugh left L&L Partners and established an independent practice under the name The Chambers of Bharat Chugh. His departure from the firm and the launch of his chambers were reported by Legally India and BW Legal World.[2][7]
Writing & Commentary
[edit]Chugh has written on criminal law, arbitration and electronic evidence for legal publications including SCC Online, LiveLaw and Bar & Bench. He has also been quoted in national publications on issues relating to judicial recruitment, arbitration and criminal law.[3][8][9][10]
Recognition
[edit]- The Indian National Bar Association named Chugh its Young Lawyer of the Year in 2018.
- BW Legal World later included him in its 40 Under 40 list of legal professionals.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Bharat Chugh, Rank 1, Delhi Judicial Services, on resigning from judgeship and joining the Bar". SuperLawyer. 22 November 2016. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
- ^ a b "L&L lit partner Bharat Chugh goes independent as counsel". Legally India. 15 September 2020. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
- ^ a b Singh, Ratna (2022-02-24). "The Unconventional Lawyer - Bharat Chugh". lawbeat.in. Retrieved 2026-06-24.
- ^ "Tea Seller & Judge: How poem by railway magistrate brought life into law". The Indian Express. 2018-10-29. Retrieved 2026-07-07.
- ^ Raja, Vidya. "A Poem Written By a Magistrate For a Tea Seller Is Shaping Judgements!". thebetterindia.com. Retrieved 2026-06-24.
- ^ "Luthra & Luthra hires ex-judge as counsel". VCCircle. Retrieved 2026-06-24.
- ^ "Former Judge and Partner L&L Sets up The Chambers of Bharat Chugh". BW Legal World. Retrieved 2026-06-24.
- ^ Bhaumik, Aaratrika (2025-05-30). "Is the three-year practice mandate for judicial service welcome?". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2026-06-15.
- ^ Khan, Khadija (2025-11-02). "Why India's lower judiciary rarely reaches high courts. Supreme Court looks into 'anomaly'". ThePrint. Archived from the original on 2025-11-04. Retrieved 2026-06-15.
- ^ Trivedi, Upmanyu (2021-02-10). "Jeff Bezos-Mukesh Ambani spat is testing India's allure for foreign investors". The Economic Times. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2026-07-07.
- ^ "Being A Great Lawyer Is Not About Being Argumentative: Bharat Chugh". BW Legal World. Retrieved 2026-06-24.
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