A distinguished figure in the Delhi High Court, Justice Amit Bansal's career is characterized by a blend of academic rigor, a rich family legacy in law, and a focus on commercial and intellectual property law. Born on February 8, 1969, in Delhi, he completed his schooling from Modern School, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi, and received his B.Com (Hons.) from Shri Ram College of Commerce, Delhi University. He attended Campus Law Centre, University of Delhi, earning his LL.B. in 1993 and subsequently his L.L.M. degree from Northwestern University, USA, in 1994.

As a third-generation lawyer, following in the footsteps of his grandfather, Late Sh. Harnam Dass, Advocate, and his father, Late Justice Arun Kumar, a retired Judge of the Supreme Court of India, Justice Bansal carries a strong legal heritage. He was appointed as Senior Standing Counsel for the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs in 2016 and as counsel for the High Court of Delhi in 2017. Additionally, he was empanelled as an Arbitrator on the panel of Delhi International Arbitration Centre in 2018.

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His primary areas of practice include Arbitration Laws, Education Laws, Indirect Taxation, and Commercial Laws. Appointed as a Judge of the Delhi High Court on February 24, 2021, Justice Bansal has been an integral part of the commercial division and the intellectual property division, where he has presided over complex disputes, including the first post-trial verdict in an SEP infringement suit. Recognized for his contributions, he was named among the 50 most influential people in IP for the year 2024. Justice Bansal's career reflects a deep commitment to legal excellence and a significant impact on commercial and IP jurisprudence.