Yukti Rathi
Yukti Rathi is an Indian advocate, legal journalist, and social entrepreneur. She is the founder and and chief editor of "The Supreme Rights" (TSR), a legal media and literacy platform that uses journalism and education to empower legal professionals and students. She also serves as the "Rajneeti ki Pathshala Institute's" National Youth President.
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | BBA LLB, LLM (Criminology) |
| Alma mater | Mewar University |
| Occupation | Advocate, Social Entrepreneur |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Known for | Legal journalism, Legal awareness, Legal mentorship |
| Notable works | The Supreme Rights (TSR) |
| Awards | Justice Media Award (NDLA) Guardianship of Safety Award National Leadership Bharat Nyaya Puraskar |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
| Website | See below |
Early Life & Education
Yukti Rathi completed her Bachelor’s in Business Administration and Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), followed by a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Criminology. She had a strong interest in women's safety, justice, and educating the public about the law from a young age.
Career
Yukti Rathi has worked in the legal industry for more than seven years. She has worked in the Supreme Court of India, the Delhi High Court, and every District Court in Delhi.
She handles cases involving property disputes, recovery suits, matrimonial issues, check dishonour cases under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, and contractual disputes. She practices both civil and criminal law. She prepares arbitration agreements, drafts legal documents, counsels clients, and provides pre-litigation advisory services as part of her professional work. She has also worked on public interest litigations (PILs), bail applications, and petitions to quashing FIRs. Along with practicing law, she has contributed to conversations on national news sites such as CNN News18 and Republic Bharat, offering her perspectives on social and legal matters.
The Supreme Rights
Yukti Rathi established "The Supreme Rights (TSR)," a legal media platform devoted to making law more understandable for the general public, as part of her effort to raise legal awareness. The website offers blogs, expert interviews, legal updates, and analysis of significant rulings.
Under her direction, TSR has grown to be one of the most popular legal platforms in India among young advocates and students. Additionally, it provides mentorship and internship opportunities to law students across the country.
Mentorship
Yukti has mentored hundreds of law students through training programs and internships, focusing on practical exposure such as case research, legal drafting, and court observation. Senior advocates, judges, and legal scholars have participated in national-level contests, debates, webinars, and legal awareness campaigns that she has organized.
In collaboration with police departments, other organizations, and Delhi University's Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), she also leads "Self-Defence Training Programs" for women.
In order to promote voter literacy and good governance, Yukti has actively engaged in government outreach initiatives and worked on election awareness campaigns in Delhi, Rajasthan, and Haryana (2024).
Achievements & Recognition
- Justice Media Award – by NDLA
- Guardianship of Safety Award – For organising women’s self-defence programs
- National Leadership Bharat Nyaya Purskar
- The Phenomenal She Award
- Nari Shakti Samman 2025
- National Empowerment Award
- Udaan Youth Icon Award
- Featured in the book “The Phenomenal She”
- Featured in “Legal Aid Society” by Delhi University
- Organised major national legal events like National Lawyers' Conference, One Nation, One Election, and Nari Shakti Samman
Professional Skills
Her expertise spans a broad spectrum of legal and public engagement fields. She is very knowledgeable about legal journalism and uses the media to help the general public understand complicated legal ideas. Her background in legal research and litigation enables her to manage both civil and criminal cases with effectiveness. She has also worked on digital campaigns and social media for a number of Government of India projects, emphasizing legal literacy and public outreach. She also actively participates in election and policy advocacy, raising public awareness of civic rights and governance. She is well-known for her public speaking and frequent appearances on national television news panel debates in addition to her legal practice.