CURRICULUM VITAE

J.JOE ANTON BENO,

ADVOCATE ON RECORD, SUPREME COURT OF INDIA

PERMANENT ADDRESS: Plot No.38, Seeda Mohalla, Flat No.306, 3rd Floor, Chilla Village,
Mayur Vihar Phase-I Extension, Near Mother Mary School, Delhi-110091

Chamber No.627D Block, Additional Building in Supreme Court Complex, Supreme Court of
India.110001

LOCATION IN SOUTH: Own a Residential House in Chennai,

PERSONAL DETAILS:

MARITAL STATUS: Married & One Child MOBILE: 9347148103

E-MAIL: joebeno131@gmail.com

SUMMARY

A highly accomplished capable of analysing complex research, data and documentation to

prepare and represent individuals in sensitive cases. Proficient in conducting research and
analysing a case to determine a probable outcome and devise an effective strategy to defend
your client/s in court. Adept at interpreting laws for clients and helping them to understand
their legal options and aiming to resolve cases as quickly and favourably as possible. Known
for representing clients at arrangements, hearings, and court trials.

PROFILE: About Me

Lawyer

• Extensive experience of 16 and half years in preparing and drafting legal documents,
such as wills, deeds, patent applications, mortgages, leases, and contracts; analysing the
probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents; identifying
implications for cases from legal precedents or other legal information. Worked as
Retainer/external Counsel for companies, including US-based company SRIS Law
Firm.

• An Experienced Lawyer represents clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal
proceedings, draws up legal documents, or manages or advises clients on legal
transactions.

• Adept in preparing legal briefs and opinions and filing appeals in state and courts of
appeal; studying the Constitution, statutes, decisions, regulations, and ordinances of
quasi-judicial bodies to determine ramifications for cases; researching relevant legal
materials to aid decision making; presenting and summarize cases to judges. Efficient
in handling Research in Capitol, Lexis Nexis, Gemini.

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 ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS

Topper of Bangalore University for the year 2008 and Secured Five Gold Medals in 5 years
Law from the hands of the Honourable Governor of Karnataka namely,
1. Sri. S. Nijalingappa 62nd Birthday Commemoration Award for securing first mark
in Civil Procedure Code
2. Justice N Balakrishna Award for being Meritorious Student of the year.
3. Sri A L Nanjappa Memorial Award for securing first mark in three years BA
programme in the Integrated five years course of BA LLB
4. Sri H P Muddapa Award for securing first mark in overall five years course of BA
LLB.
5. Justice P K Shyamasundar Memorial Award in the year 2008.

Awarded with The Best Girl Student Award from the Bangalore University from then
Honourable Law Minister, Karnataka Sri. S. Suresh kumar.
Masters in Business Law from National Law School of India University.
FOREIGN LAW EXPERIENCE

From 2010 to present working as a legal consultant by assisting clients in the United States,
major part of the projects involved research and pleadings for the State of Virginia, Maryland
and all other Federal Cases.
Experienced in the following matters:
Criminal law experience:
For Felony offenses - Pretrial motions such as bond motions, motions to dismiss and
suppression of evidence based on Melendez Diaz and Constitutional Violations-Fourth and
Fifth Amendment and other procedural flaws in the search warrant especially in the possession
and distribution of drugs, possession and distribution of child pornography, possession of
weapons without license and driving under influence. Motion to return property
For traffic offenses – Preparing appropriate motions for offenses including speeding, drunken
driving, reckless driving, driving without license or on a suspended license, restricted license,
Assisting in preparation of trial and post trial motions including requesting jury trial, motion in
limine for suppressing evidence, motion to dismiss charge, motion to reduce sentencing, filing
review of sentencing orders and other such motions

Family law experience:

Preparation of Prenuptial agreements, Property Settlement Agreements,

Specialized in E-discovery responses, drafting discovery requests,
Preparation of Motions to quash subpoenas, memorandums, other motions and responses to
pleadings.
Assistance in obtaining both pendente lite orders and final orders for custody, visitation and
supports, contested and uncontested divorce proceedings,
Motion for custody, support including motions under The Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction
and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA),
Motion for modification of child custody, child support and spousal support

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Other civil matters:
Motions for cases involving defamation and compensation involved
Cases dealing with breach of contract
Drafting agreements and memorandums of understandings

Federal Law Experience:

Research and various motions on criminal matters including federal drug possession, RICO,
federal child pornography cases.

Immigration
Filling up forms
Research on admission in to United States, applying to become a LPR and then the path to
citizenship
The effect on various offenses on one’s lawful status in the US and applicability of waivers in
cases involving deportation

MOOT COURT PARTICIPATION

• Symbiosis University, Pune
• At Symbiosis University, Pune, actively participated in moot court competitions
focusing on international law. These moot courts offered the opportunity to refine the
skills in legal research, argumentation, and understanding global legal frameworks. The
participation reflects capability to address intricate legal issues with an international
dimension, to handle complex legal scenarios in a global context.
• Ramayya College, Bangalore
• At Ramayya College, Bangalore, further honed the advocacy skills through
participation in moot courts that expose to diverse legal challenges. Simulated court
proceedings allowed to sharpen the abilities in analysing and arguing complex legal
points, significantly enhancing the legal expertise.
• Surana and Surana Moot Courts
• Involvement in the nationally recognized Surana and Surana Moot Court competitions
displayed strength in handling high-level legal arguments. Competing against top legal
minds from across the country, developed research, writing, and advocacy skills,
standing out as a proficient legal professional capable of addressing nuanced legal
issues.
• Experience in advising clients in every step of their ventures, Client Advocacy & Trial
Preparation, Complex Negotiations, Litigation Strategy and Management as well as
drafting and issuing thorough Legal Opinions on various legal issues, sending Notices.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Enrolled with the Bar Council of Delhi.

• Member of the Supreme Court Bar Association.
• Member of the Supreme Court Advocate on Record Association.
• Pursuing Course of Company Secretaryship from ICSI.
• Pursued Diploma in French.
• Secured many Awards in Sports.
• Completed MA in Hindi Privately during school days.
• Classical Dancer in Bharatanatyam.
• Awarded B.A.LLB in the Year 2008.

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 • Passed master’s in business law from National Law School of India University,
Bangalore in the Year 2011.
• Awarded with Honorary Doctorate in Social and Legal Services in the year of 2023.
EXPERIENCE IN SOFTWARE INDUSTRY

• Drafting of Master Software Development Service Agreements.

• Drafting of Master Software License Agreement
• Contracts for Authorized usage and related User Agreement
• Technical License Agreement.
• Non-Disclosure Agreement.
• Incorporation of Confidentiality clauses and Enterprise Agreement for limited purposes
such as for Marketing, Distributions of products or Deliverables, FSOS, negotiating on
terms of the Agreement and Procedural compliances and Remedies in case of
Terminations of the Agreements foreseen and unforeseen.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

During the Initial Years of practice, have worked with

• In M/s. Kamath & Kamath Tax Consultants, Bangalore. During this period, have
filed periodical tax Returns, Central Sales Tax and State Sales Tax Karnataka, GST
filings in the transition period, Tax Computations, Check post matters. Have worked
with Arvind Kamath of ALMT Legal Firm, one of the Top Leading Legal firms of
India.

• In Vaish Associates Bangalore. It’s a Corporate Legal Firm dealing with corporate
matters, drafted petitions for Winding up of a company etc, have handled issues of
Mergers and Amalgamation.

• Worked with senior advocate Mr. Srinivas in Bank Recovery matters in Debt
Recovery Tribunals, Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal, Chennai, Dealt with
SARFAESI Act for the recovery of loans lent by the banks such as ICICI Bank, HDFC
Bank, by following the due procedure of Law as per the SARFAESI ACT, 2002 which
is an Act empowering the Banks to recover Nonperforming Assets without the
intervention of the courts. Drafted Insolvency petitions, petition by debtor to be
adjudged as Insolvent, worked in research and analysis of Bank Documents such as
Loan Documents, Investor Documents, Share Purchase Agreements and so on and
coordinating with the Bank Officials and advising them regarding Bank related
Transactions.

• Worked in Accenture as Legal Manager in Contract Management Team, have

dealt with periodical compliances of Labour Laws such as Contract Labour and
Regulation and Abolition Act, 1970, Minimum Wages Act, 1948, Payment of Wages
Act 1936, Maternity Benefits Act, 1961, Sexual Harassment of Women at workplace
Act 2013 etc.

• With Casagrande as Legal Manager. Casagrande is a leading Real Estate Developers

and Builders in South India which offers luxury villas, residential apartments, plots.

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 Conducted Due Diligence, contract drafting, reviewing, scrutiny of property
Documents etc., Drafted Agreement for construction of Building, Agreement between
Builder and Artisan, Direct Contract Agreement to build house, Agreement to construct
Multi Storeyed Building, Development and Sale of Apartments, Power of Attorney
Documents, Sale Agreements etc.

• In Supreme Court, initially as an Associate with Mr. Irshad Ahmed, Former Advocate
General of Uttar Pradesh.

• In corporate matters, have done various agreements such as

1. Drafting of Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association for various
companies.
2. Drafted underwriting Agreement for issue of Shares and Debentures, Letter of
Acceptance.
3. Drafted Agreement for Amalgamation of one company with another
4. Hire Purchase Agreement for Transport Vehicles.
5. Bank Guarantee Documents, loan documents and reviewing
6. Franchise Agreement.
7. Joint Venture Agreements for Developer and Owners
8. Drafting Maritime Contracts
9. Drafted Healthcare contracts
10. Drafting of Lease Deed, Tenancy Agreement for letting furnished house, and
License Agreement for use of a house property to a company for Office
Accommodation.
11. Handled matters pertaining to Singapore Companies and have travelled abroad
dealing with it.
12. Notice for Arbitration, appointed as an Arbitrator for a couple of cases, drafted
various Notices including notices for Dishonour of cheques governed under
Negotiable Instrument Act
13. Drafted Partnership Agreements and dissolution Agreements, partition deed,
handed issues and Agreement relating to patent and Application of Rectification
of Trademark Registry, complaint of infringement of Trademarks.
14. Compensatory claims against Railways, Testamentary Matters, Endowment
trust matters
15. Computer contracts and contracts relating to Employment, Non-Disclosure
Agreements, Confidentiality Agreements, Customized Software Agreement etc.
16. Handled various corporate law matters, advising the organizations on timely
and prompt compliances, and other legal matters and compliances.
COMPLIANCES WORK HISTORY

Mandatory Compliances for the companies under the following Acts, filing of Returns and
Maintaining Registers

• The Minimum Wages Act, 1948

• The Payment of Wages Act, 1936
• The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961: The Payment of Bonus Act, 1965
• The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986: The Contract Labour
(Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970
• The Employee's State Insurance Act, 1948

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 • The Employees' Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 etc.
• Keeping accurate and up-to-date records of employee information: This includes
information such as personal details, job titles, salary, and working hours.
• Complying with laws related to working hours and overtime: This includes laws that
set limits on the number of working hours per week, as well as laws that require
employers to pay overtime rates for hours worked beyond the standard working hours
mentioned in states Shops and Establishments Act,
• Providing a safe and healthy working environment: This includes complying with laws
related to workplace safety and health, as well as providing appropriate equipment and
training to employees.
• Complying with laws related to social security benefits: This includes laws that require
employers to contribute to provident funds, pension funds, and other social security
schemes for their employees.
• Complying with laws related to termination and layoffs: This includes laws that set out
the conditions under which an employer can terminate an employee's contract, as well
as laws that require employers to provide certain notice periods and compensation in
the event of layoffs.
• Complying with laws related to discrimination and harassment: This includes laws that
prohibit discrimination based on factors such as gender, race, religion, and age, as well
as laws that prohibit sexual harassment and other forms of harassment in the workplace
as per POSH.
• Complying with laws related to the rights of workers: laws that protect workers' rights
to fair wages, safe working conditions and other benefits as per the Equal Remuneration
Act, 1976.

LITIGATION

Member of the Supreme Court Bar Association, which entitles me to practice in all Courts in
India. Appeared before the Various High Courts, Various Criminal OP matters related to
quashing of proceedings initiated in Lower courts, Writ Petitions seeking for Mandamus,
Certiorari, Habeas Corpus and so on. Represented the State of Karnataka in the assets case of
the former CM J. Jeyalalitha. Drafted various petitions civil, criminal, family related matters,
Filed Various Transfer Petitions, Original and Appellate Jurisdictional Petitions, Writ
Petitions, PILs, Special Leave Petitions in the Honourable Supreme Court of India and practice
in various courts of Law. Worked as Retainer/External Counsel for companies, including US-
based company SRIS Law Firm. Handled Insolvency and Bankruptcy cases. Efficient in
Advisory and Litigation Expertise and Client Advocacy and Trial Preparation, ensuring
meticulous preparation of case materials and well-researched legal strategies. Focus on
building strong, persuasive cases is instrumental in achieving favourable outcomes in court.

Petition Drafting: Extensive experience in drafting a variety of petitions addressing issues

across:
• Civil Matters: Including disputes related to contracts, property, and family law.
• Criminal Matters: Covering a range of offenses and procedural challenges.
• Family Matters: Such as divorce, custody disputes, and inheritance issues.
• Transfer Petitions: Filed Transfer Petitions to request the transfer of cases from one
jurisdiction to another, often arguing for the convenience of the parties or the interests of
justice.
• Original and Appellate Jurisdictional Petitions: includes handling petitions in both
original and appellate jurisdictions. Original jurisdiction refers to cases filed directly in a

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 higher court, while appellate jurisdiction involves appeals against decisions from lower
courts.
• Public Interest Litigations (PILs): Involved in Public Interest Litigations (PILs), which
address matters affecting the public at large. PILs often seek judicial intervention to tackle
issues of social justice, environmental protection, and human rights.
• Special Leave Petitions (SLPs): Filed Special Leave Petitions (SLPs) before the Supreme
Court of India, seeking permission to appeal against decisions of lower courts. SLPs are
typically used to challenge significant legal issues or ensure that justice is served in
exceptional cases.
• Represented cases for the Border Security Force (BSF), Central Reserve Police Force
(CRPF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), and the Indian Army across India. Worked
in General Security Force Court (GSFC) cases.
• Practice includes drafting complaints, petitions, contracts, deeds, and agreements, highly
proficient in negotiating, reviewing, and structuring legal documents. Clientele spans
industries, including multinational corporations, public sector bodies, and entrepreneurs,
giving a broad understanding of various commercial sectors.
• Adroit in investigating the case by interviewing and collecting necessary information from the
clients and witnesses and documenting them for reference while presenting the case in the
court; developing and implementing strategies, gathering evidence to present the case
understanding the details of the case. Efficient in Complex Negotiations, Litigation Strategy
and Management, Drafting and Issuing Legal Opinions, Sending Notices.
• Skilled in evaluating findings and developing strategies and arguments in preparation for
presentation of case; possess profound verbal communication skills to present the case in an
influential manner in the court; good interrogative skills to collect appropriate information from
the witnesses and the clients.
• An extensively trained and thorough legal professional with experience in all aspects of
Commercial litigation from preparation of briefs to arguments before the Benches in various
High Courts and Tribunals throughout the country, as well as the Supreme Court of India in a
range of cases.
• Ongoing Practice.

J. BENO,
CONT: 9347148103