Aniket Nikam is an Indian criminal advocate who practices at the Bombay High Court and the Supreme Court of India. |
He comes from a family of legal professionals; his grandfather was a barrister and judge, and his father is a renowned criminal lawyer. |
Originally wanting to be a doctor, Aniket was inspired to pursue law after winning an elocution competition that highlighted his family's legal legacy. |
Aniket serves as an independent Criminal Lawyer and Defence Attorney at the Bombay High Court and Supreme Court of India. |
He is fluent in Hindi, English, and Marathi languages. |
After earning his master’s degree in law in New York, he returned to India in late 2008 to embark on his legal career. |
In 2014, Aniket represented Jignesh Shah in the Bombay High Court for a bail plea related to a significant stock exchange scam. |
He has been involved in notable cases, such as representing the Maharashtra government’s Ministry of Home Affairs in the Adarsh Housing Society Scam. |
Aniket secured bail for a member of the National Congress Party in the Jalgaon Housing Scam in 2012. |
In 2016, he successfully obtained bail for the directors of Maple Group, who were accused of fraudulent real estate advertisements. |
Aniket also secured anticipatory bail for Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra in a payment dispute case in 2017. |
He has handled various high-profile cases, including financial fraud and criminal offenses. |
Aniket frequently appears on news channels for legal debates and discussions. |
He serves as a mentor at the Maharashtra Vision Forum, contributing to the youth-centric agenda for the state. |