Pulkit Prakash - Turning Rejection Into Resolve: The Rise Of Niti Bodh

When doors closed on Pulkit Prakash repeatedly, he had two options - retreat or build his own. His journey began with rejection, not recognition. Over time, that rejection became his greatest advantage. It pushed him to create something not just for himself, but for countless others who, like him, were denied a fair chance. That “something” became Niti Bodh, a law firm founded on the principle that merit should always win over background.

After graduating from law school, Pulkit Prakash and his peers entered a saturated job market. Placements were scarce, and most opportunities went to those with elite connections or institutional privilege. For those without such access, the future seemed uncertain. But perhaps the silence from recruiters was, for him, a disguised invitation to build rather than beg.

From clearing the Trident Group’s rigorous Takshashila examination early in his career to briefly working as Junior Counsel in the office of the then Standing Counsel for the State of Mizoram, he gradually built the foundation for what would become Niti Bodh, a firm born out of grit, clarity, and a strong commitment to fair opportunity.

Niti Bodh began with a simple but bold hiring policy: no referrals, no “who-you-know” advantage - only capability. Everyone who applies must take an internal examination. This system has allowed the firm to discover remarkable talent from underrepresented backgrounds and has become central to its culture. In an industry still largely shaped by legacy and hierarchy, he chose to build a future rooted in access and accountability.

As a leader, Pulkit Prakash has been deeply intentional about the kind of work the firm takes on. They do not chase numbers; they focus on depth. Every matter, whether advisory or litigation, is approached with the seriousness it deserves. He has personally pursued certifications across medical law, industrial design, arbitration, environmental law, cybercrime, and intellectual property, driven by his belief that a legal leader must stay ahead of the evolving needs of clients.

A major milestone in his journey came in April 2023, when he cleared one of the toughest examinations in Indian advocacy, becoming an Advocate-on-Record (AOR) for the Supreme Court of India. Since the inception of the AOR system, only about 4,000 advocates have earned this distinction, and he is proud to be among them. This achievement reinforced his belief that consistent preparation and merit can break even the highest barriers in the profession.

Today, Niti Bodh operates from Delhi and Bangalore, with a long-term goal of expanding across India and abroad. Their ambition is not just geographical, it is cultural. Pulkit Prakash aims to build a 100+ member team bound by shared ethics, not inherited privilege. As part of this expansion, he is preparing to appear for the Foreign Practitioners Examination in Singapore in October 2025, opening cross-border opportunities for the firm’s clients and team. Pulkit Prakash has also been admitted into the Mediation Training Programme by the Mediation and Conciliation Project Committee of the Supreme Court of India, in collaboration with NALSA - an initiative that will allow the firm to help clients resolve disputes without the burden of long litigation.

For Pulkit Prakash, mediation is not just a legal skill; it is a mindset. In a world growing more complex and adversarial, the ability to help people reach resolution with dignity is becoming essential. At Niti Bodh, he sees this as the next frontier—not only for the firm’s practice but for the justice system itself.

Looking back, he is convinced that had he been accepted by the traditional system, he may never have questioned it. It took rejection to show him what needed to change. That is why he often says that Niti Bodh is not just a law firm—it is a response. A response to bias, to exclusion, to complacency.

The road ahead is long, but Pulkit Prakash is in it for the long run. Every file the firm takes, every associate they train, every client they serve reaffirms his belief that law is not just a profession—it is a responsibility.

For those still waiting for their first “yes,” his story carries a message: rejection is not the end. Sometimes, it is the beginning of something better.

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