Legal Internship Opportunity at the Supreme Court of India – August 2025

We are pleased to announce that applications are now open for Legal Internship for the month of August 2025. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain firsthand exposure to the workings of the legal system at the highest levels and is ideal for law students who are eager to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world legal practice.

What We Offer

1. Unparalleled Courtroom Exposure

Interns will be given the rare chance to observe, contribute, and assist in ongoing legal proceedings across:

  • The Supreme Court of India
  • The Delhi High Court
  • Various tribunals and subordinate courts across Delhi

You will witness the procedural and substantive aspects of litigation in action, providing you with a deep understanding of advocacy, courtroom etiquette, and real-time strategy building.

2. Practical Learning Experience

The internship is designed to ensure that interns are not limited to observation. You will engage in meaningful legal work, including but not limited to:

  • Legal Research: Interns will assist in preparing case notes, researching legal provisions and precedents, and compiling arguments relevant to ongoing litigation.
  • Drafting & Documentation: You will learn the basics of drafting applications, legal notices, and assisting in preparing briefs and client memos.
  • Registry and Procedural Work: Exposure to filing procedures, understanding cause lists, and interacting with court clerks to better grasp the administrative side of litigation.
  • Brief Preparation: Interns will be part of the team that prepares comprehensive briefs for matters listed before the court, offering you insight into matter preparation from start to finish.

This is not a passive internship—it is an opportunity to build your foundational legal skills and get a feel for litigation as a career.

Flexible and Student-Friendly

We understand that academic commitments are a priority. Therefore, timings are flexible and can be adjusted to accommodate classes, exams, or university obligations. Your learning will not come at the cost of your academic progress.

Who Can Apply?

We are looking for motivated and responsible students who are serious about gaining practical legal experience.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Must have completed at least the 3rd year of a 5-year integrated LLB program, or the 2nd year of a 3-year LLB course.
  • Should have at least one prior internship experience in a legal setting (law firms, advocates’ chambers, legal NGOs, etc.).
  • A keen interest in litigation, attention to detail, and the ability to learn quickly will be highly valued.

This is an ideal opportunity for law students who are planning to pursue litigation or judiciary in the future, or simply want to understand how the Indian judicial system functions in practice.

Why Intern With Us?

Interning with our office will allow you to interact closely with experienced advocates, attend live court hearings, and participate in the behind-the-scenes work that makes litigation function. The exposure will enhance your research and drafting skills, improve your legal reasoning, and boost your confidence in handling real legal issues.

Many of our past interns have gone on to secure PPOs, clear competitive exams, or pursue successful careers in litigation, academia, or judicial services. We focus not just on tasks, but on mentorship and guidance to help you grow as a future legal professional.

Application Process

If you’re driven, detail-oriented, and looking to expand your legal horizons, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, you may:

  • DM on LinkedIn (Search for: [Insert Your LinkedIn Profile Name])
    OR
  • Mail your CV with subject line “Application for Legal Internship – August 2025” to: aorpradhan@gmail.com

Please ensure that your CV includes your year of study, past internship experiences, and any additional details that may support your application. While we do not require a formal cover letter, a short paragraph in the email body explaining why you are interested in this internship would be appreciated.

Deadline

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, so we encourage interested candidates to apply as early as possible. Limited slots are available, and selections will be made based on merit, commitment, and prior exposure.

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Mental Incapacity in Contracts – Section 12 of ICA, 1872

The concept of mental incapacity plays a pivotal role in determining the validity of contracts under the Indian Contract Act, 1872 (ICA). Section 12 of the ICA specifies that a person is capable of contracting only if they can understand the terms and implications of the agreement. Mental incapacity, including temporary conditions like intoxication, can vitiate this capacity under certain conditions.

UNSOUNDNESS DUE TO ALCOHOL

CHACKO V. MAHADEVAN

    (Inadequate consideration though not invalid can be a ground to see whether consent was freely given- Sc.25)

    • P sold one cent of land to D for Rs.18,000 and another for Rs.1000 each.
    • P filed a suit to set aside the transaction alleging that he was given alcohol by D and it was under its influence that the document was signed.
    • Medical certificate showing that P was not of sound mind (MENTAL INCAPACITY) at the time of signing.
    • Res ipsa loquitor- One cent for 18,000 and then one for Rs.1000.
    • Sale deed quashed.

    SELF-INDUCED ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION

    S BASAVARAJ V. V.N ADILAKSHMAMMA

    • D borrowed money from P and refused to reply on the ground that he was of unsound mind while entering into the contract.
    • The medical certificate was generic in nature and failed to address the mental capacity at the time of making the contract.
    • The court would be extremely cautious when a person brings himself in a position of alcohol addiction and then claims to be of unsound mind.
    • Even those suffering from long term addiction would have lucid breaks where they can enter into contracts.
    • AVOIDANCE OF CONTRACT IS NOT ONLY EXCEPTIONAL BUT GRANTED ONLY IN THE RAREST OF RARE CASES.
    • Lack of conclusive proof; Appeal fails.

      COMMON LAW POSITION ON MENTAL INCAPACITY

      THE IMPERIAL LOAN COMPANY LTD. V. STONE –

      • D signed a promissory note and it was later claimed that he was of unsound mind while executing it. D claimed that P knew of it when entering into the contract.
      • Insanity will lead to a contract becoming void when
      • The person was of unsound mind when entering into the contract.
      • This was known to the plaintiff while entering into the contract (Not applicable in India).

        MENTAL INCAPACITY

        CHARANJITH SINGH V. CHATTRANJA.N PAL

        • Plaintiff was alleged to be of unsound mind and filed a suit(through his brother) claiming possession of property which had been transferred via a sale deed.
        • D claimed that the deed was signed in the presence of P’s father and was valid.
        • Conclusive medical certificate of incapacity produced. Once the party establishes mental incapacity, then onus shifts to the other to prove that he was mentally sound while entering the contract.
        • The presence of father does not validate a contract otherwise invalid of mental incapacity.

          NILIMA GHOSE CASE

          1. Appellant could not prove that she was of unsound mind at the time of entertain into the contract.
          2. U/s 12 of ICA, unsoundness of mind would vitiate the capacity of a party to enter into a contract only if the party was of unsound mind, (i.e., incapable of forming a rational judgment as to the effects of the contract upon himself/herself) AT THE TIME OF THE MAKING OF THE CONTRACT – proving general unsoundness is insufficient.

          Conclusion

          Courts examine claims of mental incapacity with strict scrutiny. While contracts can be voided for incapacity, the burden of proof lies heavily on the claimant to establish incapacity at the time of agreement. This legal stance safeguards fairness in commercial dealings while preventing misuse of such defenses.


          Read – Hussainara Khatoon & Ors. v. Home Secretary, State of Bihar

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