Anik M Iktear Uddin

A. M. Iktear Uddin, widely known as Advocate Anik, is an Indian lawyer, legal consultant, and co-founder of Prime Legal. In addition to handling high-profile cases involving criminal law, cybercrime, financial fraud, corporate matters, and law enforcement coordination, he is well-known for his work as a Special Public Prosecutor. In addition to working with significant firms in the fintech, recruitment, and cryptocurrency sectors, he has represented clients in a number of Indian courts.

Anik M Iktear Uddin

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A. M. Iktear Uddin
Born	01 January 1984 (age 41) Jalpaiguri District, West Bengal, India
Nationality	Indian
Education	LL.B., Bangalore University (2008), LL.M. in Business Law & Corporate Law, University Law College (2010)
Alma mater	University Law College, Bangalore University
Occupation	Advocate, Co-founder of Prime Legal
Years active	2006–present
Known for	Special Public Prosecutor; Handling high-profile criminal, corporate, fintech, and cybercrime cases
Notable works	Representation before ED, CBI, CCB, FPU Handling 30,000+ cybercrime cases Mediation of 10,000+ legal aid cases
Awards	National and State-level Awards for Legal Services
Spouse(s)	Ayantika Mondal (m. 2014)
Parents	Late Abdul Jalil (father), Late Shanaz Pareen alias Anwara (mother)
Religion	Islam
Website	primelegal.in

Early Life & Education

Anik was born in a small village in the Jalpaiguri District of West Bengal. He studied in a local school until the 8th standard. He relocated to Bangalore in 1999, where he finished his PUC in 2003 and SSLC in 2001. Later, he enrolled in Bangalore University's five-year LL.B. program, which he completed in 2008. In 2010, he graduated from "University Law College (ULC)" with an LL.M. in Business Law and Corporate Law, placing second with First Class distinction. He will always be a ULC alumnus.

Career

Anik began working in 2006, assisting a law firm in Malleswaram while co-founding Legal Troubleshooting, a service specializing in property verification and data protection laws. He also worked as a part-time lecturer at Bangalore School of Business.

During the period from 2010 to 2012, Anik was part of the Deshraj & PC Reddy Chambers, one of the leading law firms, where he mainly was in charge of civil cases and their related aspects. Then in 2012, he accepted the position of a Legal Associate at Dell India Pvt. Ltd. He went back to co-found the Prime Legal in the very next year.

2015 to 2019 was Anik's time when he worked for Associate Director at ANI Technologies Pvt. Ltd., where he was handling the legal and law enforcement issues for various companies. 2019 was the year when he got back to Prime Legal and started the process of getting into partnerships with firms like Vidhikarya and other prestigious law firms in the country.

At the moment, Anik is a full-time lawyer, who provides legal assistance and representation in High Courts and other courts across India. Moreover, he is a consultant and an additional director for companies in the fields of fintech, recruitment, and cryptocurrency. He has also been involved in legal matters with the ED, CBI, CCB, and the Fraud Prevention Unit.

Notable Works

Throughout his career, Advocate Anik has managed a variety of high-profile assignments. In addition to representing clients before organizations like the Enforcement Directorate (ED), Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Central Crime Branch (CCB), and the Ministry's Fraud Prevention Unit, he worked as a Special Public Prosecutor in significant double-murder cases. He has over 30,000 cybercrime cases under his belt. In a significant consumer dispute, he also won more than ₹1 million in compensation. In addition to managing law enforcement operations for numerous fintech and technology companies, Anik has played a significant role in developing legal strategies for numerous cryptocurrency exchanges and digital wallets. He has made a substantial contribution to criminal and corporate litigation as a co-founder of Prime Legal and Legal Troubleshooting.

Legal Aid & Public Service

Anik worked closely with the District Legal Aid Services from 2012 to 2015, where he was a conciliator and successfully assisted in the mediation of over 10,000 cases. He has shown a strong dedication to public service by pro bono representing a number of impoverished litigants. Through his law firm, which frequently offers free legal aid to those who cannot afford representation, he continues to be committed to accessible justice.

Assisting Law Enforcement Agencies

He worked closely with several state police departments while working for different law firms and businesses, and he was well-known for his assistance. He helped police teams in a number of significant cases.He contributed vital information, location information, and search guidance in the Preet Vihar case, which was later highlighted in the Crime Patrol crime series "Hello Taxi." In addition to serving as a nodal officer for top businesses in the fintech, cryptocurrency, and taxi industries, he has assisted investigations in numerous other cases.

Appreciation from Police Departments

He has received several appreciation letters and emails from police authorities across India, including:

• Superintendent of Police, CID Cyber Crime, Hyderabad (27.02.2016)

• Deputy Superintendent of Police, CID Cyber Crime, Bangalore (27.03.2016)

• Police Department, Government of Telangana (21.10.2016)

• Special Task Force, Bhopal (05.11.2016)

• Anti-Terrorism Squad, Gujarat State (12.07.2017)

• Government of West Bengal, Cyber Crime, Birbhum (27.12.2018)

Publishing Works

He is also recognized as an emerging legal author, with multiple publications available on Google Books. His notable works include:

Shedding Light on Cybercrime – Understanding Victim Rights & Digital Justice" is an encyclopedic guide that clarifies how cybercrime is changing, justice-fair mechanisms for the victims, and digital rights awareness in India. The book offers feasible ideas to students, lawyers, and law enforcement officials who are dealing with online crimes.

Complete Guide to Muslim Property – Muslim Property Partition in India" is a comprehensive manual relating to inheritance Muslim laws, rights of succession, and the splitting up of property practices. The book takes the help of legal principles and gives the reader the clarity they seek for an authentic understanding of Muslim property ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌jurisprudence.

Corporate Affairs & Crisis Management

Advocate​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ Anik is primarily recognized for his talent and tact in managing crises situations, thereby enabling companies to regain business as usual after heavy strikes. Also, he is sufficiently experienced in corporate affairs and represents the interest of companies, especially during the talks on new laws, policies and schemes, by carrying out the negotiations with government departments.

He has been instrumental in drafting taxi and bike-taxi laws at the state level, and has participated in various activities such as the initiation of jute bag campaigns at Gurgaon Court and the observance of Road Safety Month together with Bangalore and Gurgaon Police.

Moreover, he was the main person in the removal of a government ban against a company, handled media and departmental clarifications, and ensured that the company did not get into any further trouble. The way he has intervened in strikes and led to the resumption of business has made him a go-to person for advice in the corporate and government ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌sectors.

Achievements and Recognition

Advocate Anik has become a prominent figure in the fields of legal services, corporate advisory and cybercrime awareness. He has been featured and honoured by several national and regional media outlets. His award for 'Best Legal Service' has been reported by the likes of Dailyhunt, Borok Times, Scoop360, Indian Times Express, Hindustan Pioneer, Entrepreneur Story, and Times Ticker. Such recognitions confirm his extraordinary performance in the areas such as criminal law, regulatory compliance in fintech, helping cybercrime victims, and crisis management for corporations.

Personal Life

Anik’s father was Late Abdul Jalil, and his mother was Late Shanaz Pareen Anwara. He grew up in a dual-faith family, experiencing both Muslim and Hindu cultures. As a result, he has a deep understanding of both faiths and holds great respect for both religions. He married to Ayantika Mondal on 5 October 2014. She is also a lawyer and comes from a strong academic background.

External Links

• IMDB
• LinkedIn
• Crunchbase
• primelegal.in

See also

• Vasu Kukreja
• Yukti Rathi
• Ajay Adiyogi Sharma
• Dr. M.S. Rahman