Geeta Luthra, a designated Senior Advocate in the Supreme Court of India, has been instrumental in advising on significant environmental cases for the Delhi Government, notably in the campaign for cleaning the Yamuna River. With an LLM and M.Phil. in International Relations from the University of Cambridge, she has a legal career spanning over four decades, practicing in the Supreme Court and various High Courts. As Vice President of the Indian Council of Arbitration and a member of several legal associations, Ms. Luthra has served as a sole arbitrator in numerous domestic and international cases. She has represented public sector units and private companies in arbitral disputes and has expertise in diverse areas of law, including Criminal Law, Constitutional Law, and Human Rights, particularly regarding economic offenses and the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. In addition to her legal practice, Ms. Luthra has been involved in significant cases concerning water pollution and has addressed issues related to mining and infrastructure at the National Green Tribunal. She is a respected speaker at international conferences, discussing matters such as the Criminal Justice System, recent legislative changes, and Gender Rights. Her contributions to legal education include lectures at prestigious institutions like George Washington University and University College London.
Updated at: 14/07/2024