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Two decades of advocacy — documented. Television appearances, national press, institutional reports, and peer-reviewed publications spanning consumer rights, tobacco control, road safety, and public interest law.
Television Appearances
Our Founder on national business television — consumer rights, insurance law & public advocacy
Can Insurance Companies Deny You Coverage Based on BMI? A Legal Perspective
Adv. Amarjeet Singh discussed BMI-based insurance discrimination on ET Now Swadesh — examining IRDAI guidelines, the Consumer Protection Act 2019, and Article 21 of the Constitution. He explained what consumers can do when unfairly denied coverage or subjected to premium loading.
National Press Coverage
Quoted and cited across India's leading national, financial, and regional newspapers — 2009 to 2026
Poor awareness, patchy legal aid and systemic gaps leave road accident victims uncompensated
Quoted on the "vacuum" in post-crash legal support and the urgent need for para-legal intervention to protect road accident victims from unregulated intermediaries.
Not enough being done to implement ban on tobacco near schools
Featured for expert stance on tobacco control implementation gaps in Andhra Pradesh — the call for stricter COTPA enforcement and vendor regulation.
Sale of tobacco products outside schools continues unabated in Tamil Nadu
Quoted releasing Big Tobacco Tiny Targets Tamil Nadu findings — mandatory warning boards found at only 4 of 34 points of sale. Called for COTPA enforcement and vendor licensing.
Tobacco eradication organisation urges regulation of tobacco sales to prevent usage among children
Coverage of advocacy for COTPA 2003 enforcement and vendor licensing laws to deter aggressive tobacco marketing deliberately targeting children and youth.
Consumer rights protection still a "mirage" in Rajasthan: Study
Quoted as Project Coordinator of CUTS GRANIRCA study across 12 Rajasthan districts — findings on consumer forum delays, drug inspector gaps, and market malpractice submitted to Centre and state.
Verna Industrial Association: Awareness Walkathon Marks World No Tobacco Day 2023
Named speaker addressing 300+ participants from 24 major companies including Cipla, Lupin, Sanofi India, and Persistent Systems at Goa's Verna Industrial Estate anti-tobacco rally.
Justice Unserved: Why Most Road Crash Victims Don't Get Compensated
Contributed critical legal analysis on the "execution crisis" in Motor Accident Claims Tribunals and the rise of unregulated intermediaries — featured in national advocacy media.
"Nothing Plastic: Cut Misuse of Your Lost Credit Card" & "Fill in Correct Facts for Smooth Insurance Claims"
Two expert bylines in The Economic Times on consumer financial protection — credit card fraud liability and insurance disclosure obligations under Indian law.
Policy Reports & Research Publications
Institutional reports, briefing papers, surveys, and peer-reviewed publications — authored or contributed by Adv. Amarjeet Singh
Briefing Paper on Tobacco Vendor Licensing
Seminal policy paper authored by Adv. Amarjeet Singh — widely referenced in tobacco control advocacy and policy planning across India. Available on ResearchGate.
Big Tobacco Tiny Targets — Multi-City Survey (2017–2020)
Survey of 487 shops across 20 cities examining COTPA 100m zone violations near schools. Tamil Nadu and all-India findings released 2019–2020. TOI and The Hindu coverage secured.
State of the Indian Consumer 2012
Landmark study of 11,499 respondents across 88 districts assessing consumer awareness and redress. Released by MoS Consumer Affairs, October 2012.
GRANIRCA: Consumer Rights in Rajasthan — 12 District Study
Led study across 12 Rajasthan districts on consumer forum performance, drug inspectors, and market malpractice. Findings submitted to Centre and state; covered by PTI wire service.
RESA Project: Electricity Reforms Capacity Building — Bangladesh, India & Nepal
NORAD-funded two-year pilot (2008–2010) building CSO capacity in electricity regulatory reform across West Bengal, Rajasthan, Bangladesh, and Nepal. Part of final review team.
Justice Unserved — Post-Crash Compensation Crisis Report
National brief by Crashfree India. Contributed legal analysis on the "execution crisis" in Motor Accident Claims Tribunals and unregulated intermediary exploitation of victims.
Review of Tobacco Industry Interference in Telangana State, India
Co-authored paper on tobacco industry interference and policy responses — published in Indian Journal of Community Health (2025).
Tobacco and TB Control — Joint Priority Agenda
Contribution to the special issue of the Indian Journal of Tuberculosis on integrating tobacco control as a priority within India's TB response framework.
Consumer Protection Laws in India — 2026 Edition
Comprehensive guide to the Consumer Protection Act 2019, RERA, insurance law, and digital consumer rights. On Amazon Kindle (ASIN: B0GSXZCBZ7) and as PDF at ₹99.
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Advocacy Initiatives & Campaigns
Workshops, field campaigns, and public consultations — our Founder in action across India
State Consultation on Gender & Disaster Risk Resilience — Ahmedabad
Co-organised and coordinated end-to-end by Adv. Amarjeet Singh. Delivered constitutional law address. Eight policy recommendations adopted for Government of Gujarat.
#SafeSwingsSafeSmiles — National Amusement Ride Safety PIL Campaign
National campaign for mandatory BIS IS 15475 enforcement. PIL filing targeted for May 2026. Advocating for mandatory Quality Control Orders.
Stakeholders' Consultation on Road Safety — Madhya Pradesh
Presented detailed analysis of MV Amendment Act 2019 provisions — compensation, golden hour treatment, and speed-related fatality data for MP (2nd highest accidents in India).
National Car Safety Convention — Rajkot (200+ delegates)
Presented on car safety features, Global NCAP standards, and the need for Bharat NCAP at a national convention of 200+ consumer organisation representatives across India.
Safer Cars for India — Multi-City Workshops
Car safety workshops across Chennai, Lucknow, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Patna — advocating for Bharat NCAP and mandatory crash-test safety ratings.
World No Tobacco Day 2023 Walkathon — Verna Industrial Estate, Goa
Addressed 300+ participants from 24 major corporates including Cipla, Lupin, Sanofi India, Persistent Systems at Goa's industrial estate anti-tobacco rally.
State Consultation on Tobacco Vendor Licensing — Andhra Pradesh
Presented key findings from tobacco vendor survey in AP and led deliberations on vendor licensing under COTPA and MoHFW advisory 2017.
State Consultation on Tobacco Vendor Licensing — Madhya Pradesh
Addressed stakeholders on tobacco vendor licensing gaps in MP, calling for municipal authority implementation of MOHFW advisory and COTPA enforcement.
World No Tobacco Day 2018 — Goa Stakeholders' Workshop
Led stakeholder deliberations on tobacco control policies as Advisor Legal & Projects, Consumer VOICE — vendor licensing and single-cigarette sale prohibition.
Big Tobacco Tiny Targets — Gujarat Workshop
Released Gujarat findings of the multi-city tobacco survey highlighting COTPA violations and tobacco advertising targeting children near schools.
GRANIRCA Project — Consumer Rights Empowerment, 12 Districts, Rajasthan
Coordinated grassroots consumer empowerment project across 12 Rajasthan districts — findings submitted to Centre and state governments; PTI wire coverage secured.
RESA Project — Electricity Reforms, Bangladesh, India & Nepal
Participated in final review of NORAD-funded two-year pilot project on electricity regulatory reform capacity building across three countries.
Justice Unserved — Road Crash Compensation Research & Advocacy
Served as Subject Matter Expert on India's ₹80,000 crore post-crash compensation backlog — MACT execution crisis and unregulated intermediary reform.
Published Analysis & Commentary
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Thought Leadership & Columns
Long-form analyses, columns, and professional reflections
From Courtrooms to Communities: Two Decades of Impact in Law & Public Policy
"Why Should We Pay for Online Transactions?"
"Nothing Plastic: Cut Misuse of Your Lost Credit Card"
"Fill in Correct Facts for Smooth Insurance Claims"
"Consumer Safety in India: Yet to Be Implemented"
📬 Media Enquiries
Journalists, editors, producers, and researchers seeking expert commentary on consumer rights, constitutional law, insurance regulation, road safety, tobacco control, or public interest litigation — we welcome your enquiries.