- Siddharth Sijoria
- Of Counsel
Practice Co-Chair – Dispute Resolution | Public Law, Regulatory & Policy
Practice Overview
Siddharth Sijoria is a constitutional law expert and seasoned litigator with extensive experience representing clients before the Supreme Court of India, High Courts, and specialized tribunals. His practice focuses on public law, regulatory matters, employment law, and commercial litigation.
After graduating from Amity Law School in 2015, Siddharth joined the chambers of renowned Constitutional Jurist, Late Mr. T.R. Andhyarujina, where he represented and assisted in landmark constitutional cases concerning the death penalty, executive powers, river disputes, and human rights before the Supreme Court of India. In 2016, he was appointed by the Government of Maharashtra to represent the State before the Krishna River Water Dispute Tribunal, adjudicating disputes over river water sharing between four neighboring states.
In 2017, Siddharth pursued a Master’s in Comparative Constitutional Law at Central European University, Budapest, on a merit-based scholarship. Upon returning to India, he established himself as an independent counsel before the Supreme Court and the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, focusing on constitutional, commercial, and criminal litigation.
Awards & Recognition
- Merit Scholarship Recipient, Central European University, Budapest (2017)
- Co-Chair, Young Commonwealth Lawyers Association
Expertise
Constitutional & Public Law
- Represented clients in landmark constitutional cases before the Supreme Court of India
- Handled complex inter-state river water sharing disputes
- Advised on matters concerning executive powers and constitutional interpretation
- Specialized in cases involving fundamental rights and constitutional remedies
- Developed expertise in the doctrine of unconstitutional constitutional amendments
Regulatory & Employment Law
- Represented the Former Vigilance Commissioner of Nagaland in pay scale disputes and service conditions
- Served as counsel for the State of Madhya Pradesh in regulatory matters
- Advised Gajara Raja Medical College, Gwalior, as a panel lawyer before the High Court
- Represented the Indian Association of Hallmarking Centers in regulatory compliance matters
- Handled caste certificate disputes for politicians, particularly concerning the validity of certificates for elections in reserved seats
Customs, Trade & Commercial Disputes
- Represented clients before the Customs Tribunal and against the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence
- Handled anti-dumping cases and represented clients in FOSFA Arbitration in Madhya Pradesh
- Represented Japanese clients in commercial disputes in Madhya Pradesh
International & Public Interest Work
- Served as counsel for the Gambia Bar Association in India in the Gambia Cough Syrup Scandal
- Co-Chair of the Young Commonwealth Lawyers Association, contributing to international legal discourse
Notable Work
- Assisted Late Mr. T.R. Andhyarujina in constitutional cases before the Supreme Court concerning the death penalty, executive powers, and human rights
- Appointed counsel by the Government of Maharashtra before the Krishna River Water Dispute Tribunal
- Successfully represented the Former Vigilance Commissioner of Nagaland in service law disputes
- Acted for Gajara Raja Medical College, Gwalior, in employment and regulatory litigation before the High Court
- Represented Japanese corporations in cross-border commercial disputes in Madhya Pradesh
- Served as counsel for the Gambia Bar Association in India in matters arising from the Gambia Cough Syrup Scandal
Bar Admission & Professional Memberships
- Bar Council of Madhya Pradesh
- Madhya Pradesh High Court Bar Association
- Supreme Court Bar Association
Education
- B.A. LL.B., Amity Law School (2015)
- LL.M. in Comparative Constitutional Law, Central European University, Budapest (2017, Merit Scholarship)
Practices
- Dispute Resolution
- Public Law, Regulatory & Policy
- Corporate Advisory, Governance & Compliance
Sectors
- Government & Regulatory
- Constitutional & Public Law
- Education & Employment
- International Disputes & Public Interest