Ankita Sarkar

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Ankita is a lawyer who works at the intersection of gender equity and access to justice. With over a decade of experience in strategic litigation in the criminal justice system, and legal aid system strengthening, Ankita works closely with grassroots legal actors, public institutions, and academic spaces to drive structural change. She currently leads initiatives focused on community-based legal empowerment for survivors of sexual and gender based violence, and justice innovation through research, capacity building, and digital tools designed for systemic inclusion.


Areas of expertise

Gender equity, access to justice


Currently working at

Legal Strategy Coordinator at the Fair Trial Programme, Project 39A, NLUD (now the Square Circle Clinic, NALSAR) and Litigation Associate at Project 39A. Criminal appellate litigation before the Bombay High Court, Nagpur Bench, at the chambers of Adv. S. V. Sirpurkar.


Articles by Ankita Sarkar


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April 30, 2025
How paralegal volunteers make justice accessible to all
Paralegal volunteers make essential legal assistance accessible to marginalised communities. But inconsistent compensation and uneven work distribution is weakening their impact.
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