ADVOCATE BHARAT SHARMA
Candidate for Member – Bar Council of Delhi (Election 2026)
Enrollment No.: D/2032/2019 | Enrolled on: 31 May 2019
Advocate Bharat Sharma is a distinguished legal professional with extensive experience across criminal, civil, corporate, commercial, banking, environmental, cyber, and white-collar crime litigation. Enrolled with the Bar Council of Delhi in 2019, he has consistently demonstrated excellence in advocacy, legal strategy, and professional integrity while representing clients before the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, Delhi High Court, various High Courts, National Green Tribunal, NCLT/NCLAT, DRT/DRAT, District & Sessions Courts, and Special Tribunals.
With a strong academic foundation—B.Com (Delhi University), B.Ed., LL.B. (Chaudhary Charan Singh University), and a Certification in International Law from Berlin, Germany—Advocate Sharma brings a rare combination of theoretical knowledge, courtroom acumen, and global legal exposure. His practice reflects a deep understanding of law not merely as a profession, but as an instrument of justice, governance, and public trust.
Professional Experience & Practice Areas
Advocate Bharat Sharma has built a formidable litigation practice, particularly in criminal defense and constitutional remedies, having handled complex and sensitive matters involving:
- Serious IPC offences including Murder (302), Attempt to Murder (307), Criminal Conspiracy (120B), Robbery & Dacoity (395/397), Kidnapping & Extortion (364A/387), Arms Act offences, POCSO matters, and large-scale white-collar and cyber crimes.
- Successfully secured bail relief in multiple high-profile matters before the Delhi High Court, including Delhi Riots cases where bail was granted in all 14 connected matters.
- Corporate & Commercial Law matters involving company disputes, regulatory compliance, contractual enforcement, and business litigation.
- Banking & Financial Laws, with regular appearances before DRT, DRAT, and High Courts, including cases under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act.
- Environmental Law, representing parties before the National Green Tribunal (NGT).
- Insurance Law, handling complex insurance disputes and claim adjudications.
- Arbitration & Mediation, advising corporates on alternative dispute resolution for efficient and commercially viable outcomes.
- Cyber Crime & Financial Fraud Litigation, including multi-jurisdictional matters across Delhi, Gurgaon, Mumbai, and other states.
Notable Achievements & Institutional Representation
A landmark professional achievement includes a significant success before the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in
Bhagwan Waman Gaikwad & Ors. vs. Pralhad Dunda Jadhav & Ors. (SLP (C) Nos. 15110–15111/2025), where the Court was pleased to issue notice and direct maintenance of status quo, granting crucial interim relief to the clients.
Advocate Sharma has also:
- Appeared repeatedly on behalf of Weekline Investment & Trading Company Limited in a major cyber-crime scam before the Bandra District & Sessions Court, Mumbai.
- Represented FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry) before the Delhi High Court, reflecting institutional trust in his legal competence.
- Successfully defended and prosecuted numerous criminal trials, resulting in multiple acquittals and bail grants in serious offences.
Professional Memberships & Leadership
- Supreme Court Bar Association
- Delhi High Court Bar Association
- Shahdara Bar Association
- AFT Bar Association
- Managing Partner – Praxous De Legal Law Firm, New Delhi
Known among peers for being hardworking, disciplined, honest, and a strategic problem-solver, Advocate Bharat Sharma practices law with unwavering ethical standards and a strong commitment to the dignity of the legal profession.
Commitment to Support Women & Female Advocates
Advocate Bharat Sharma strongly believes that empowering women advocates is essential for a progressive and inclusive legal system. As a candidate for the Bar Council of Delhi, he is committed to:
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Ensuring safe, respectful, and harassment-free working environments for women lawyers across all courts and chambers.
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Advocating for equal professional opportunities, fair briefing practices, and transparent empanelment for female advocates.
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Strengthening welfare schemes, maternity support, and social security benefits for women members of the Bar.
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Supporting young and first-generation female advocates through mentorship programs, skill development, and access to institutional platforms.
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Raising women-specific concerns before the Bar Council with sensitivity, seriousness, and decisive action.
His vision is to make the Bar Council of Delhi a strong ally for women advocates, where merit, dignity, and equality are actively protected.
VISION – Bar Council of Delhi 2026
To build a strong, transparent, and inclusive Bar Council of Delhi that safeguards the dignity of advocates, strengthens professional welfare, ensures equal opportunities for young and senior lawyers, and upholds the independence of the Bar as a pillar of democracy and justice.
MISSION – Bar Council of Delhi 2026
- To protect the rights, welfare, and professional interests of advocates across all courts and tribunals.
- To work for better infrastructure, chambers, libraries, and digital facilities for lawyers.
- To promote fair disciplinary processes with transparency and accountability.
- To support young and first-generation advocates through mentorship, training, and welfare schemes.
- To strengthen advocate welfare funds, insurance, and social security mechanisms.
- To ensure the Bar Council remains a strong voice against injustice, corruption, and arbitrary actions affecting the legal fraternity.
WHY ELECT ME – Advocate Bharat Sharma
Electing Advocate Bharat Sharma means choosing a leader who has fought complex battles in courtrooms across India, understands the real challenges faced by advocates, and possesses the experience, integrity, and courage to represent the Bar with strength and fairness. With proven success from District Courts to the Supreme Court, institutional representation for bodies like FICCI, and hands-on exposure to criminal, corporate, and constitutional law, he brings both grassroots understanding and high-level legal vision. His commitment is not to position, but to service, reform, and the collective progress of the legal fraternity—making him a deserving and dependable choice for the Bar Council of Delhi, 2026.