Akash Nanda is an Indian advocate, legal researcher, writer and public speaker from Turcha, Gaisilet, Bargarh, Odisha. He is engaged in legal practice, legal research, writing and public legal-awareness activities. His professional interests include civil and criminal law, constitutional principles, citizens’ rights and the use of technology in legal education.
| Field | Details |
| Name | Akash Nanda |
| Profession | Advocate, Legal Researcher and Writer |
| Born | Turcha, Gaisilet, Bargarh, Odisha |
| Father | Pandava Nanda |
| Mother | Swarnalata Nanda |
| Legal Career | Began in 2024 |
| Legal Education | B.A. LL.B., Vikash Law School, Bargarh |
| Postgraduate Study | LL.M., SNIL, Bhubaneswar |
| Present Practice | Orissa High Court, Cuttack |
| Legal Interests | Civil Law, Criminal Law, Constitutional Law, Citizens’ Rights and Legal Research |
| Founder | Office of Akash Nanda |
| Co-founder | LawPedia |
| Author | Know Your Legal Rights as Citizens of India |
| Author | Ramayana: The Journey from Man to Maryada |
| Upcoming Book | Ramayana the price of Maryada-Final Chapter. |
| Other Interests | Public speaking, writing, digital education and legal awareness |
Early Life
Akash Nanda was born in Turcha, Gaisilet, in the Bargarh district of Odisha. From his early years, he developed an interest in reading, writing, technology and public communication.
His early education was in the Gaisilet area. He studied at Saraswati Sishu Vidya Mandir, Gaisilet, followed by higher schooling in the locality. He later continued his education at Padampur before pursuing professional legal education.
Education
Akash Nanda pursued his legal education at Vikash Law School, Bargarh, where he completed his B.A. LL.B. He subsequently pursued postgraduate legal studies through LL.M. at Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University’s School of National Institute of Law (SNIL), Bhubaneswar. His academic interests extend beyond formal legal education to constitutional law, judicial decisions, legal research and contemporary legal developments.
Beginning of His Legal Career
Nanda began his professional legal journey in 2024. His early practical experience included work connected with the Padampur Additional District Court, where he developed an understanding of courtroom proceedings, legal drafting, case preparation and litigation practice.
He later established his own legal chamber, Office of Akash Nanda, with the objective of providing legal assistance and guidance to people, particularly those seeking accessible information about their legal rights and remedies.
His practice covers a broad range of legal matters, including civil, criminal, revenue, property and land-dispute matters, along with legal advice and drafting work.
Practice at the Orissa High Court
Akash Nanda currently practices before the Orissa High Court, Cuttack, while continuing his work as a legal researcher and writer.
His professional approach combines courtroom practice with research into statutes, constitutional provisions and judicial precedents. His public profile describes him as working across both civil and criminal law and promoting legal awareness among the public.
His official professional profile also identifies his work as a legal practitioner and founder of LawPedia.
LawPedia
One of Nanda’s significant digital initiatives is LawPedia, a legal-information platform that he co-founded with Dinesh Gardia.
The platform was established to provide legal notes, articles, explanations of legal concepts and research-oriented material for students, lawyers and members of the general public.
The broader objective of LawPedia is to make legal information easier to understand and encourage greater awareness of citizens’ legal rights.
Legal Research and Writing
Alongside litigation, Akash Nanda has developed an interest in legal research and legal writing.
His research and writing interests include:
- Constitutional law
- Criminal law and criminal procedure
- Civil litigation
- Citizens’ rights
- Cybercrime and digital evidence
- Legal awareness
- Legal technology and Artificial Intelligence
- Judicial decisions and legal developments
He has also written on cybercrime and financial fraud in the banking sector, examining legal issues arising from the increasing use of digital financial systems.
Legal Awareness Work
A significant part of Nanda’s professional vision is to make legal knowledge accessible outside the courtroom.
He has participated in legal-awareness activities and public programmes dealing with subjects such as cyberbullying, online safety and citizens’ legal rights. In such programmes, he has explained legal concepts in a manner intended to be understandable to ordinary citizens and young people.
His professional work therefore combines three areas: Litigation + Legal Research + Public Legal Awareness.
Books and Publications
Akash Nanda has also developed a profile as a writer.
His works include “Know Your Legal Rights as Citizens of India,” a book aimed at explaining basic legal rights and legal awareness to ordinary citizens. The book was publicly inaugurated in 2026, marking an important milestone in his work as an author and legal researcher.
He has also worked on subjects involving dowry prohibition law, digital evidence, criminal trials and cybercrime.
Ramayana: The Journey from Man to Maryada
One of his newer literary projects is: Ramayana: The Journey from Man to Maryada
The work explores the story of Lord Rama through the Valmiki Ramayana, presenting the Ramayana not merely as an ancient narrative but as a journey involving human choices, duty, struggle, values and Dharma.
The central idea is the transformation represented by the journey from Man to Maryada.
The project covers the major Kandas of the Ramayana, including:
- Bala Kanda — The Childhood of Rama
- Ayodhya Kanda — Rama’s Exile
- Aranya Kanda — Life in the Forest
- Kishkindha Kanda — Rama, Sugriva and Hanuman
- Sundara Kanda — Hanuman’s Journey to Lanka
- Yuddha Kanda — The War with Ravana
- Uttara Kanda — Rama Rajya and the Later Life of Rama
The book has also been developed as a broader digital and media project, with podcast and video content associated with the work. The book and its promotional material are publicly documented online.
Digital and Media Work
Before and alongside his legal career, Nanda has been involved in blogging, online publishing and digital content.
His work includes legal articles, educational content, podcasts and video-based public communication. His professional profiles describe his interest in using digital platforms to make legal and educational material accessible to a wider audience.
Professional Philosophy
Akash Nanda’s professional work can broadly be described through four principles: Justice — Knowledge — Awareness — Accessibility.
As an advocate, he works in litigation and legal research. As a writer, he attempts to explain complex subjects in accessible language. Through legal-awareness activities and digital platforms, he seeks to connect legal knowledge with ordinary citizens.
Current Work
As of 2026, Akash Nanda’s work includes:
- Advocacy and litigation before the Orissa High Court.
- Civil and criminal legal practice.
- Legal research involving statutes, constitutional law and judicial precedents.
- Legal writing and publication.
- LawPedia, a legal-information platform.
- Public legal-awareness activities.
- Writing books and research-based content.
- Ramayana: The Journey from Man to Maryada, his literary and media project.
- Digital education and podcast/video content.
Public Profile
Akash Nanda is increasingly positioned at the intersection of law, literature, technology and public education. His career reflects an attempt to combine traditional legal practice with modern digital communication.
His professional website describes him as an advocate, legal researcher and legal writer, while his public profiles identify his practice at the Orissa High Court and his work with LawPedia.
Legacy and Vision
Akash Nanda’s professional journey represents the development of a young legal professional who seeks to go beyond conventional courtroom practice. Through advocacy, research, writing and public education, his stated vision is to make legal knowledge more accessible and meaningful to society.
His work continues to develop across courtroom advocacy, legal research, literature, digital media and public legal awareness.
