Salman Khan

Central Law Practice

Dec 2025 - Present • 10 mos

I was a Lead associate managing end-to-end civil, commercial, and criminal litigation across District Courts, the High Court, and appellate forums. Responsible for formulating case strategy, conducting complex legal research, drafting substantive pleadings, and managing high-volume case portfolios while representing individual and corporate clients.  Core Responsibilities & Accomplishments: Litigation Strategy & Court Advocacy: I Prepare and file comprehensive litigation pleadings, including main plaints, written statements, constitutional writ petitions, interim injunction applications, and appellate briefs.  I Represent clients during court hearings, managing procedural applications, evidence presentation, and routine judicial proceedings.  Collaborate with senior advocates and barristers to analyze judicial trends, develop legal arguments, and construct trial strategies.  Statutory Research & Legal Writing: I Conduct in-depth research on statutory interpretation, case law precedents, and procedural jurisprudence using digital law databases and law reports.  Author structured legal research memos, legal opinions, and litigation risk assessments to guide clients on potential outcomes and trial viability.  Draft formal legal notices, statutory demand letters, and settlement agreements for out-of-court dispute resolution.  Case File & Discovery Management: Oversee full-cycle case management, including evidence indexing, document authentication, witness statement preparation, and cause-list tracking.  Conduct detailed client intake consultations, gathering factual records and organizing documentary evidence under strict confidentiality standards.  Supervise legal interns and junior staff in filing court documents, tracking registry requisitions, and managing court calendars.

Military Lands and Cantonments (ML&C) Department (Ministry of Defense)

Sep 2025 - Dec 2025 • 3 mos

Provided specialized legal support and advisory assistance on statutory land administration, municipal taxation frameworks, administrative law disputes, and regulatory compliance under the jurisdiction of the Military Lands and Cantonments Department: Key Responsibilities & Professional Exposure: Statutory & Regulatory Land Administration: Analyzed statutory provisions under the Cantonments Act, 1924 and the Cantonment Land Administration (CLA) Rules, 1937 to advise on land tenure, lease renewals, transfer of property, and building sanction compliance. Examined land records, lease deeds, and mutation registers to ensure statutory compliance in public and private land transactions within cantonment limits. Municipal Taxation & Regulatory Compliance: Researched municipal taxation frameworks, property tax assessments, octroi/conservancy charges, and commercial license fee disputes levied by Cantonment Boards. Drafted legal opinions and summary memos on municipal tax recovery, illegal construction notices, and regulatory enforcement mechanisms. Administrative Law & Litigation Support: Conducted precedent research on High Court and Supreme Court rulings regarding writ petitions, administrative appeals, and constitutional challenges against Cantonment Board orders. Assisted senior legal officers in drafting defense statements, comments, and counter-affidavits for pending litigation before District Courts and High Courts. Public Sector Governance & Due Diligence: Conducted legal due diligence on government land encroachments, public auction procedures, and commercial lease agreements executed by the department. Prepared legal briefs summarizing statutory powers, administrative procedures, and dispute resolution mechanisms for departmental leadership.

Buttar & Associates (Corporate)

Aug 2024 - Sep 2025 • 1 yr 1 mo

I Served in the corporate and commercial practice group at Buttar & Associates, assisting corporate clients, businesses, and senior partners across commercial contract drafting, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and legal due diligence: Key Responsibilities & Professional Achievements: Commercial Contract Drafting & Redlining: Assisted senior associates in drafting, reviewing, and redlining a wide array of commercial agreements, including Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Service Level Agreements (SLAs), vendor contracts, and partnership agreements. Identified potential liability risks, indemnity gaps, and enforceability issues during contract reviews using Microsoft Word Track Changes. Corporate Legal Due Diligence: Conducted legal due diligence for corporate clients, evaluating statutory compliance, corporate records, and regulatory filings. Researched statutory frameworks governing corporate governance, company regulations, and municipal taxation frameworks to ensure alignment with applicable laws. Regulatory Compliance & Advisory Writing: Prepared detailed legal briefs, compliance summaries, and risk assessment memos for corporate entities navigating regulatory requirements. Analyzed statutory provisions and corporate guidelines to advise clients on maintaining operational compliance and mitigating legal exposure