Vinayak Kulkarni

About

I am here to provide services of Commercial Arbitration in practice and it will prepare me to be a Commercial Arbitrator along with being an Advocate practicing before Courts. I have had several fulfilling opportunities to work with clients from diverse backgrounds and assist in the process of Arbitration. Due to the nature of this association I understand that it will provide me an opportunity to interact with the pioneers in the field of Arbitration. Also, this program will help me understand the nuances of Arbitration process in practice, specifically commercial arbitration. I believe my past and present experiences have prepared me tremendously to serve as a Commercial Arbitrator.As a student of Science in my Bachelors Degree I studied Chemistry, Botany and Zoology and pursued Marine Biology during my post graduation from Karnatak University, Dharwad, Karnataka State. After that worked at a Premier Council of Scientific and Industrial Research Laboratory i.e, National Institute of Oceanography, Goa before qualifying Junior Research Fellowship in Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences with All India Rank 74. Pursued my research on Biogeochemical Cycles in the Indian Ocean along with Environmental Impact of anthropogenic processes. Subsequently, pursued by Bachelors in Law from Karnataka State Law University, Hubballi, Karnataka State and completed Masters in Constitutional Law from CMR University, Bengaluru.Having worked at scientific research laboratory with the stalwarts in scientific research in Biological Oceanography and Environmental Sciences, I have gained deeper insights into the Scientific research in Biology and Environmental Science. My academics in law have prepared me to apply my skills in science in the Court of Law prior to litigation and during the litigation. My understanding in nuances of Constitutional Law clubbed with Environmental Science have earned accolades from top-notch Environmental Organizations, as I could apply proper law to the burning questions in environmental science. When Centre for Wildlife Studies was slapped with cancellation of registration under Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, I could successfully argue before the Hon’ble High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru and this Judgment was Reported by the said Hon’ble Court (W. P. No. 27301 of 2023 decided on 25.06.2024). A reportable judgment is a court decision that is included in official law reports and can be cited as legal precedent in future cases. A judge may make a judgment reportable if it introduces a new legal principle or offers a new interpretation of a law or resolves conflicting decisions or has significant legal ramifications or is of paramount public or legal significance. Apart from that, I have been active member of Initiative for Climate Action, Bengaluru based Non-profit organization and legal advisor for various other organizations and individuals engaged in Environmental and Commercial ventures.Cases in which I argue before the Hon’ble High Court include Commercial Disputes between various entities, Criminal Petitions challenging registration of FIR, Criminal Revision Petitions challenging Sessions Court judgments, Writ petitions challenging the excessive and arbitrary exercise of powers by the governments, Appeals against the civil courts etc. Overall, I have been working over diverse aspects and focusing specially on environmental matters, in my current role as Practicing Advocate.I believe my experiences have greatly prepared me for the Professional Assignments in Commercial Arbitration program at this platform. I am confident that this platform will continue to enhance my understanding in Commercial Arbitration in practice and prepare me to help my prospective clients to avoid lengthy and expensive litigations before the Court of Law.