The Founder

Shrutanjaya Bhardwaj entered the legal profession in 2017 as an associate at the Chambers of Mr. Gopal Sankaranarayanan and Ms. Haripriya Padmanabhan, Senior Advocates at the Supreme Court of India. During his four-year tenure there, he gained extensive experience in high-stakes litigation before transitioning to independent practice in January 2022. He founded Pravah Law with a vision to provide quality litigation services characterised by diligence, clarity, and a deep commitment to the rule of law. In February 2026, Shrutanjaya secured the first rank in the prestigious Advocate-on-Record Examination conducted by the Supreme Court.

Beyond the courtroom, Shrutanjaya is a dedicated researcher and educator. He has served as Visiting Faculty at the National Law University, Delhi (NLUD), the National Law School of India University, Bengaluru (NLSIU), and the Campus Law Centre of the University of Delhi (CLC). In addition, Shrutanjaya has authored numerous widely-cited articles in journals such as the NUJS Law Review, Indian Law Review, Indian Journal of Constitutional Law and the NLUD Journal for Legal Studies. His research often explores the intersection of technology and law, empirical studies on judicial behaviour, and the philosophical foundations of fundamental rights.

Committed to legal literacy and mentorship within the legal community, Shrutanjaya runs and hosts the podcast Law Vaarta on YouTube. This interview series focuses on the professional side of the law, featuring deep-dive conversations with seasoned practitioners. The episodes explore the realities of building a litigation practice and the struggles and support to be had along the way. Watch on YouTube →

Shrutanjaya comes from a family of industrious lawyers. His grandfather, Late Sh. Kishan Dayal Bhardwaj, was a well-known advocate at the Sonipat District Courts. His father, Sh. Arun Bhardwaj, is a Senior Advocate practising in the Supreme Court of India, Delhi High Court and the Central Administrative Tribunal, Principal Bench. His elder sister, Ms. Gauraan, is also an Advocate-on-Record at the Supreme Court of India.