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Aniket Nikkam
Aniket Ujjwal Nikkam is an Indian lawyer. He is well-known for his high-profile appearances and has received praise for his legal knowledge and successful defence strategies. In addition to his involvement in high-profile cases, Aniket Nikkam is dedicated to providing pro bono legal services to people who cannot afford legal representation. He has devoted his time and expertise to assisting those in need, demonstrating his commitment to justice and fairness in the legal system.
Early Life and Education
Aniket Ujjwal Nikkam was raised in a family with a long history in the law. He is the son of Indian special public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam, who is well-known for his work on high-profile cases involving terrorism and murder. Aniket's grandfather Deoraoji Nikam, who held the dual roles of judge and barrister, started the family's tradition of superior legal practice and continues it to this day.
He graduated from New York University (NYU) with a Bachelor of Legal Science (B.L.S.) and a Master of Laws (LL.M.), proving his commitment to legal education and his pursuit of legal expertise.
Notable Cases
Adarsh Housing Scam
Mr. Nikkam demonstrated his adeptness in managing intricate legal cases involving government agencies when he represented the Ministry of Defence in the Adarsh Housing Scam case before the Maharashtra government's Judicial Commission.
Defense of Public Figures
editAniket Nikkam has effectively defended a number of well-known public figures, such as:
- Dhananjay Munde, Leader of the Opposition - Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra, Bollywood celebrities - Suresh Lad, Nationalist Congress Party MLA - Gulab Rao Deokar, former Transport Minister - Anil Deshmukh, Member of the Maharashtra Assembly - Narayan Rane, Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises of India - Vidyut Jamaal, Actor - Nana Patekar, Actor
In addition to practicing law, Aniket Nikkam has taken an active part in discussions on a range of news platforms, offering his legal advice and advancing public conversation on significant subjects.