Adv Abha Singh

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Advocate Abha Singh

Adv. Abha Singh is a distinguished advocate at the High Court of Bombay and a former civil servant, known for her depth of legal expertise, sharp analytical approach, and commitment to upholding the rule of law. She has handled several high-visibility matters that brought her national recognition, including the Salman Khan hit-and-run case and the AIB Roast case, where her legal interventions highlighted broader questions of procedure, accountability, and due process. She is frequently consulted on issues that require strong legal interpretation and a principled understanding of constitutional values.

A former officer of the Indian Postal Service, Adv. Singh brings to her legal practice a diverse background in administration, regulatory mechanisms, and public-sector governance. Her tenure in government service refined her understanding of institutional functioning, compliance frameworks, and systemic challenges, strengthening her ability to approach complex legal matters with practical insight. Her transition from the civil services to the legal profession marked her shift toward full-time advocacy, allowing her to engage deeply with judicial processes, courtroom practice, and public legal discourse.

An accomplished author, she has written the book “Stree – Dasha aur Disha,” which reflects her long-standing engagement with legal and societal issues. She has delivered lectures at various prestigious international platforms, including a keynote address at Columbia University, New York, where she spoke on contemporary legal questions surrounding corporate conduct and workplace systems. Her ability to connect legal reasoning with emerging global developments has earned her invitations to speak at academic, policy, and legal forums in India and abroad.

Her work has been recognized through several prominent honors, including the Women Achievers Award by TCS & Taj Group, the Shatabdi Varsh Samman by Bank of Baroda, the Karmaveer Puraskaar, and the Mumbai Mayor’s Award on International Women’s Day. These recognitions reflect her contribution to public legal thought, her professional excellence, and her long-standing presence in national legal conversations.

LEGAL EXPERIENCE :

Before entering the legal profession, she served in the Indian Postal Service, where she worked extensively on administrative reforms, compliance, and institutional operations. Her earlier role as a Customs Appraiser at the Bombay Custom House provided her with substantial exposure to regulatory norms, investigations, and procedural systems. Today, as a practicing advocate, she frequently appears in matters involving due process, accountability, governance, and statutory interpretation.

EDUCATION

  • LL.B., University of Mumbai

  • M.Phil (Child Rights), Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi

  • Bachelor’s Degree, Isabella Thoburn College, Lucknow (Batch Topper)

  • Schooling, Loreto Convent

  • Chevening Scholar, London School of Economics (Gurukul Leadership Programme)

PUBLICATIONS

She is the author of “Stree – Dasha aur Disha,” a book that examines legal and societal issues from a contemporary perspective. Her writing reflects a blend of academic insight and practical legal understanding.

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

Adv. Singh has been invited to speak at several prestigious platforms in India and internationally. She delivered a keynote address at Columbia University, New York, focusing on the legal impact of the #MeToo movement on corporate culture and workplace systems. Her lectures often explore emerging legal challenges, regulatory evolution, and institutional accountability.

NOTABLE CASES

  • Salman Khan Hit-and-Run Case

  • AIB Roast Case

  • Matters relating to administrative actions, compliance disputes, and legal procedure

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

  • Women Achievers Award – TCS & Taj Group

  • Shatabdi Varsh Samman – Bank of Baroda

  • Karmaveer Puraskaar – Confederation of NGOs

  • Mumbai Mayor’s Award – International Women’s Day