Advocate Shubham Awasthi Honoured with Prestigious ’40 Under 40 Lawyer Award’

New Delhi: Under 40 Lawyer Award Barrister Shubham Awasthi, a lawyer of the Supreme Court of India, was deemed worthy of the Under 40 Lawyer Award, one of India’s most prestigious law awards. The award was presented at the 6th Edition of BW Legal World 40 Under 40 Lawyers and Legal Influencers Awards 2025 held in New Delhi.

The award ceremony was preceded by interesting keynote sessions and interactive panel discussions attended by former Delhi High Court Judge, Additional Solicitor Generals of India (ASGs), senior advocates, policy makers and senior legal practitioners. The meeting, which was attended by future leaders of the Indian legal and policy community, recognized that professionals in areas such as corporate consultancy, dispute resolution, regulatory practices, technology transactions and cross-border jurisdictions have made significant contributions to the field.

This year’s awards have re-inforced BW Legal World’s belief in merit-based recognition, professional excellence and the development of the next generation of lawyers shaping the Indian legal landscape.

Speaking at the event, Lawyer Shubham Awasthi stated that being deemed worthy of the award was a result of a meticulous interview process conducted by a jury consisting of leading members of the legal profession. He shared that he was deemed worthy of this honor after the interview by the distinguished jury and expressed his sincere gratitude for it. He also emphasized that he sees recognition not just as an achievement, but as a responsibility to work harder, perform better, and contribute more effectively to the legal profession and society.

Lawyer Shubham Awasthi firmly believes that lawyers have an important and dedicated role to play in society. He argues that the ordinary citizen is governed and affected by the law in daily life and that it is therefore the responsibility of lawyers to assist, guide and protect the public interest. He continues to uphold his longstanding belief that law is a noble profession in which honesty, humility and service should remain core values.

Advocate Awasthi, a post graduate in Media and Entertainment Laws, is associated with many government and legal panels and authorities. He has filed and pursued numerous important Public Interest Cases and proceedings before the Supreme Court of India and various High Courts dealing with issues of public importance and social justice.

Advocate Shubham Awasthi also expressed his sincere appreciation to Mr. Anurag Batra, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief, BW Businessworld, for conceptualizing and organizing such events. He observed that initiatives of this nature not only celebrate merit and excellence but also inspire, motivate and encourage young lawyers to continually raise professional standards and contribute meaningfully to the legal fraternity.

In recognition of his humanitarian and public interest efforts, lawyer Shubham Awasthi was recently appointed Deputy Secretary-General of the World Humanitarian Movement India, based in London, UK, further highlighting his commitment beyond professional practice.

Considered an inspiration to the youth and a trusted pillar for his clients, Advocate Shubham Awasthi exemplifies the values ​​of a conscientious advocate who is humble, focused and ambitious, with a deep understanding of his responsibility in the noble legal profession.