our team
Adv. Deepak Chatap
Deepak is a lawyer hailing from Chandrapur, Maharashtra. He earned the 2022 Chevening Scholarship for his master’s at SOAS University London and received the Chevening Gold Volunteering Award 2023 from the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office of the UK Government. With a law degree from ILS Law College, Pune, and diplomas in cyber laws, labor laws, and human rights, his focus on tribal and peasant issues is evident.
Recognized with accolades like the Samata Fellowship by CORO India and the ‘Youth Inspirator Award 2017,’ Deepak’s impactful contributions extend to his published columns in prominent newspapers. He has been working in the law, education, and policy domain for advancing marginalized communities.
Adv. Bodhi Ramteke
Bodhi Ramteke is a lawyer and Erasmus Mundus Human Rights Scholar, currently pursuing a master’s degree in Human Rights Policy and Practice across prestigious European universities. He was part of the United Nations Graduate Study Programme 2024. He completed his BA LLB from the Indian Law Society’s (ILS) Law College, Pune. Previously, Bodhi served as a Research Associate at the Centre for Research and Planning, Supreme Court of India, and also worked at the chambers of Justice D.Y. Chandrachud and Justice Ravindra as a Judicial Intern.
He is the author of the book ‘Nyay’ (Justice), written in Marathi. Bodhi’s writing delves into pressing issues concerning Dalits and tribals, with a keen focus on advocating for their rights and fostering access to justice.
Adv. Vaishnav Ingole
Vaishnav Ingole is a lawyer hailing from Manglurpir in Washim, Maharashtra. He served as a Legal Researcher at the Supreme Court of India, holding a BALLB degree from ILS Law College, Pune, and an LLM in Access to Justice from Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai. Collaborating with eminent figures like Padma Bhushan Shri. Julio Ribeiro and Prof. Shamim Modi, Vaishnav actively contributes to legal initiatives.
As a ‘Samata Fellow,’ he fosters constitutional values among youth. Vaishnav’s articles on legal issues feature in esteemed newspapers and magazines, showcasing his passion for advancing constitutional awareness.
