Bridging Law and Policy: My Journey to Make Justice Work for Everyone
Law. Policy. Justice.
My Journey in Advancing Rights and Accountability
By Amarjeet Singh Advocate | Public Policy & Legal Consultant | Founder – PRAN
“Justice must not remain confined to courts — it must reach communities through awareness, accountability, and action.”
⚖️ From Courtroom to Public Policy
The Beginning: A Mission for the Ordinary Citizen
When I began my legal practice in 1999, I was a first-generation lawyer from a small farming family. My mission was simple: to use the law to uphold the rights of ordinary people. Over two decades of representing clients in criminal, consumer, and civil cases, I realized that real change happens when law and policy work together. This shaped my dual commitment to litigation and systemic reform. Today, I serve as:
Practicing Advocate: Representing cases at the Supreme Court & Delhi High Court.
Legal Consultant: Providing compliance and governance support to organizations like Shivi.
Founder of PRAN: A platform dedicated to consumer rights and public accountability.
Expanding the Canvas
In 2007, my career shifted toward policy reform. Collaborating with organizations like CUTS International, CECOEDECON, and Consumer VOICE, I began working on issues affecting millions rather than individuals.
🌍 PRAN Foundation
PRAN is a rights-based initiative dedicated to advancing justice, transparency, and equity in India. We bridge the gap between "law on paper" and "law in practice" through:
Policy Research: Deep dives into consumer health and social governance.
Advocacy Strategies: Advisory for high-impact social change.
Capacity Building: Training institutions in governance and accountability.
🧭 Key Projects & Campaigns
My work has spanned several critical sectors that define the quality of life for Indian citizens:
1. Consumer Protection & Market Reform
ConsumersUp Project (2011–2012): Led national advocacy that helped shape the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
State of the Indian Consumer Report (2012): Designed a landmark survey of 11,499 respondents across 88 districts.
2. Public Health & Nutrition
Tobacco Control (2016–2024): Led research and enforcement training under the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK).
Edible Salt Standards: Collaborated with Nutrition International to strengthen iodine standards in Gujarat and Rajasthan.
3. Road Safety & Safer Mobility
Motor Vehicles Act Reform: Supported policy reform leading to the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019.
Safer Cars Campaign: Advocated for vehicle safety regulations through Bharat NCAP.
4. Energy & Accountability
RESA Project: Coordinated electricity sector reforms across India, Bangladesh, and Nepal, training over 1,000 stakeholders.
5. Gender Equality & Social Justice
The Hunger Project: Trained 300+ elected women representatives in Rajasthan on leadership and governance.
Oxfam India: Secured land and food rights for tribal communities.
📚 Publications & Expertise
I have authored over 20 reports and policy papers. Highlights include:
State of the Indian Consumer 2012 (Detailed & Overview reports).
Training Manuals on Consumer Protection (English & Hindi).
Law Enforcement for Misleading Advertisements in India (GIZ).
Governance Now features on Online Transaction costs and Consumer Safety.
💼 Core Expertise
Consumer Protection Law
Regulatory Framework Development
Public Health & Road Safety Policy
Governance & Transparency Reform
🎓 Education & Global Training
My academic foundation is complemented by specialized global certifications:
LL.M. & LL.B. (Master & Bachelor of Laws)
Global Road Safety Leadership – Johns Hopkins University (Nairobi, 2018)
Decentralization & Good Governance – ICLD (Sweden, 2011)
Food & Nutrition Legal Symposium – GHAI (Bali, 2024)
💬 Looking Ahead
Through my practice and PRAN, I remain committed to translating law into lived justice. We are building a future where people are empowered with knowledge, and systems operate with integrity.
Let's connect to drive change.
📧 Email: amarjeetpanghal@gmail.com | 📞 Phone: +91-9829015812
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