Kamlesh Kumar

A distinguished legal career with over 35 years of judicial experience, retiring as District & Sessions Judge, Delhi.

An expert in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), having transitioned from a stellar judicial career into a prolific practice as an Arbitrator and Mediator.

Recognized for a deep mastery of complex civil, commercial, and corporate litigation, complemented by a foundational background in the banking sector.


CORE COMPETENCIES

Alternative Dispute Resolution:
Expert in Arbitration, Mediation, Conciliation, and Adjudication.

Corporate & Company Law:
Extensive experience in handling commercial suits, corporate governance disputes, and insolvency related adjudications.

Banking & Finance:
Specialized knowledge in Loans, Advances, Foreign Exchange, and Bank Recovery matters.

Municipal Law:
Extensive knowledge of Municipal laws.


JUDICIAL & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Arbitration & ADR Practice

Independent Arbitrator & Mediator | 2016 – Present

Extensive Arbitration Record:
Presided over large number of complex arbitrations involving high-stake commercial disputes, infrastructure projects, and contractual breaches.

Company Law Expertise:
Actively involved in resolving shareholder disputes, oppression and mismanagement claims, and matters arising under the Companies Act.

Institutional Excellence:
Handled a large volume of Bank Recovery matters for various Public and Private Sector banks through Lok Adalats and Mediation.

Neutral Third Party:
Frequently appointed as a Returning Officer to conduct transparent elections for RWAs and Charitable Trusts.

Appointed as Independent Authority by Life Insurance of India for settlement of claims.

Appointed as Independent Authority by Union Bank of India for OTS matters.


Judicial Service (Delhi Judicial Services)

District & Sessions Judge (Retd.) | 1986 – 2016

Joined the Delhi Judicial Service (DJS) in 1986 and elevated to the Delhi Higher Judicial Service (DHJS) in 2000 and retired as District & Sessions Judge.

Diverse Bench Experience:
Presided over a vast spectrum of cases including:

  • Commercial & Civil: Handled intricate commercial suits, taxation matters, and property disputes.
  • Specialized Tribunals: Served as Chairman, Municipal Taxation Tribunal, handling complex Property Tax appeals.

Criminal & Matrimonial:
Adjudicated high-profile criminal trials and sensitive matrimonial/family law matters.


EDUCATION

LL.M. – Karnataka University
LL.B. – Campus Law Centre, Delhi University
M.Sc. (Physics) – Delhi University
CAIIB (Part 1)


TECHNICAL SKILLS & STRENGTHS

Interpersonal Excellence:
Highly motivated and capable of working on own initiative with an enthusiastic approach to complex problem-solving.

Strategic Adjudication:
Ability to dissect voluminous evidence and provide reasoned, enforceable arbitral awards.

Languages:
Fluent in English and Hindi.