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Advocate Priyadharshni Rahul is a practising Advocate and Central Government Counsel at the Supreme Court of India, New Delhi. She serves as Assistant Standing Counsel for the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) and Counsel for the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and REPCO (Repatriates Cooperative Finance and Development Bank).

She commenced her legal career under the mentorship of Padma Shri Dr M.N. Krishna Mani, Senior Advocate and four-time President of the Supreme Court Bar Association — one of the most distinguished legal mentorships available in India. She is a member of the Supreme Court Bar Association.

Her legal practice spans a remarkably wide spectrum of Indian law. She is well-versed in all major practice areas before the Supreme Court:

  • Constitutional Law
  • Criminal Law
  • Service Law
  • Civil Law
  • Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)
  • Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO Act)
  • Arbitration
  • Public Interest Litigation (PIL)

She has handled sensitive matters including honour killing cases from Tamil Nadu, Other Backward Classes reservation disputes in municipal elections in Bihar, Western Ghats environmental protection matters, and the protection of international religious societies before the Supreme Court of India.

Advocate Priyadharshni Rahul has filed and argued several nationally significant Public Interest Litigations before the Supreme Court of India:

  • Ministry for Senior Citizens: A PIL seeking an exclusive Ministry for Senior Citizens in India. The Supreme Court heard the matter and directed representations to the appropriate Ministry/Authorities — widely reported by national wire agencies.
  • Navodaya Schools in Tamil Nadu: Served as arguing counsel representing the main petitioner seeking the establishment of Navodaya Vidyalayas in Tamil Nadu to provide free quality education to rural students.
  • Thiruchendurai Village & Waqf Amendment: Filed a PIL representing a villager from Thiruchendurai concerning a 1,300-year-old temple, in support of the principles underlying the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025.
  • SOPs for Political Rallies: Filed a PIL seeking Standard Operating Procedures for political rallies and large public gatherings to ensure public safety and order across India.

Advocate Priyadharshni Rahul is a graduate and topper in Political Science from the prestigious Madras Christian College, Chennai — one of India's oldest and most distinguished institutions. She was elected Women's Convener of the College Union Society by a large margin, demonstrating her leadership from the earliest years.

  • BA Political Science — Madras Christian College, Chennai (Topper)
  • MSc Psychology — Postgraduate degree
  • LLB — Professional Law Degree
  • NCC 'C' Certificate with A Grade
  • PhD (Pursuing) — on the "Impact of Positive Reinforcement on Members of Parliament"

She is also fluent in Tamil, Telugu, English, and Hindi, with advanced proficiency in French — enabling her to engage audiences across India and internationally.

Her early achievements are truly exceptional and reflect a pattern of disciplined excellence and deep patriotism from a very young age:

  • President's Award for Bharat Scouts and Guides — received at age 15; India's highest scouting honour, awarded by the President of India.
  • Duke of Edinburgh's Silver International Award — received at age 16; an internationally recognised programme founded by Prince Philip, Husband of Queen Elizabeth II.
  • Prime Minister's Gold Medal (2005) — led the Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry, and Andaman & Nicobar NCC Contingent at the Republic Day Parade in Delhi, earning the coveted Gold Medal.
  • First Indian Naval Wing Girl Cadet as Youth Ambassador to the UK — deputed by the Government of India in 2005; the first Naval girl cadet in Tamil Nadu to rise to the rank of Senior Cadet Captain.
  • NCC 'C' Certificate with A Grade — the highest qualification in India's National Cadet Corps.
A historic first: She was the first Indian Naval Wing girl cadet ever to be deputed as Youth Ambassador of India to the United Kingdom — writing history twice in the National Cadet Corps.

She currently heads five nationally significant organisations:

  • Chairman, Sansad Ratna Awards Committee — sansadratna.in — Leads India's premier award for parliamentary performance, instituted in 2010 on the personal suggestion of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam. 143 awards have been presented across 15 events to outstanding Parliamentarians and Parliamentary Committees.
  • President, Prime Point Foundation — primepointfoundation.in — A civil society organisation committed to positive journalism, parliamentary democracy, and youth development.
  • Editor-in-Chief, PreSense eMagazine — corpezine.com — India's first and longest-running digital-only eMagazine for positive journalism, published since March 2006 and now in its 215th edition.
  • Founder & President, Next Gen Political Leaders (NGPL) — ngpl.org.in — Nurtures young political leaders across party lines to strengthen India's democratic fabric through sessions with Judges, Ministers, MPs, and Bureaucrats.
  • President, Digital Journalists Association of India (DiJAI) — dijai.in — Champions ethical digital journalism; conducted a Fake News Detection Hackathon with Anna University and conducts free AI workshops.

Advocate Priyadharshni Rahul has authored 11 original books on subjects of national importance. Every book has been released by a Cabinet Minister, Chief Minister, or Member of Parliament — underscoring the national relevance and reach of her literary work. Key titles include:

  • Polity and Governance in Modern India — released by the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Assam, Shri Himanta Biswa Sarma (August 2025)
  • The Journey of Sansad Ratnas 2025 — exclusive interviews with 17 outstanding Indian Parliamentarians; released by Union Minister Shri Kiren Rijiju (July 2025)
  • Juvenile Justice System in India — released by MoS Education Shri Sukanta Majumdar (August 2024)
  • Where Will and Way Meet — on women's empowerment; released by Union Law Minister Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal and Chief Election Commissioner Shri Sushil Chandra
  • Behind the Constitution – Vision, Legacy and Insights
  • Media Integrity in the Digital Era
  • Artificial Intelligence: Challenges and Opportunities
  • A Handbook for Indian Political Aspirants
  • Ideas to Institutions: 75 Years Journey of a Visionary
All books are freely available as eBooks. For the complete list and download links, please visit Books Authored by Priyadharshni Rahul . She has also compiled 27 eBooks on Communication, Politics, AI, and History.

Her international profile is as distinguished as her domestic one:

  • Youth Ambassador to the United Kingdom (2005) — Deputed by the Government of India as the first Indian Naval Wing girl cadet to hold this honour.
  • Kuwait (May 2023) — Addressed World Women Ambassadors from various countries on women's empowerment; received a standing ovation. Also addressed 1,000 members of the Indian community on India's development.
  • Kuwait (July 2023) — Invited again to address the Indian community on the values and legacy of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam.
  • Special Delegation to Israel (April 2024) — Part of an eight-member delegation to the Israeli Parliament (Knesset) during the Israel-Gaza conflict. Held discussions with Members of Parliament to strengthen India-Israel ties and visited the war zone.
  • Commonwealth Youth Parliament, New Delhi — Special invitee, representing India's democratic traditions on an international youth platform.
  • Meeting with President of Seychelles — Discussed the uniqueness of the Indian Constitution and India's democratic model with Patrick Herminie, President of Seychelles.

Her recognitions span from early school years to the present day, covering national, international, and constitutional levels of honour:

  • President's Award — Bharat Scouts and Guides (Age 15) — India's highest scouting recognition, awarded by the President of India
  • Duke of Edinburgh's Silver International Award (Age 16) — International excellence award founded by Prince Philip
  • Prime Minister's Gold Medal (2005) — Best NCC Contingent, Republic Day Parade, New Delhi
  • Dr Abdul Kalam International Award of Excellence (2020) — Sri Sai Global Foundation, presented by Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, MoS
  • Young Visionary Award / Visionary of the Year (2021) — Public Relations Council of India; presented by the Chief Minister of Goa
  • World Records Union — World Record Holder (2022)
  • Asia Book of Records Recognition (2022)
  • India Book of Records — Leadership (2022)
  • Plaque of Honour — Indian Council of Jurists, All India Bar Association (2026)
  • Distinguished Member — International Council of Jurists, UK (2026)

Advocate Priyadharshni Rahul welcomes enquiries for legal consultations, speaking engagements, media appearances, and collaborations on national interest projects.

For her full professional biography, please visit her Official Profile Page or download the Profile Brochure (PDF).

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