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'''Aniket Nikam''' (born 18 June 1985)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aniket Ujjwal Nikam |url=https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q136661922 |access-date=2025-11-26 |website=www.wikidata.org |language=en}}</ref> is an Indian [[lawyer]] practising criminal law at the [[Bombay High Court]] and the [[Supreme Court of India]]. He has appeared in several cases concerning [[anticipatory bail]], [[Criminal defenses|criminal defence]], and economic offences. Nikam is also active in public life and serves as a state [[spokesperson]] for the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] (BJP) in [[Maharashtra]].

He is the son of senior [[advocate]] and [[Rajya Sabha]] member [[Ujjwal Nikam]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=How Ujjwal Nikam became Maharashtra's most popular lawyer |url=https://caravanmagazine.in/reportage/avenger |access-date=2025-11-26 |website=caravanmagazine.in |language=en}}</ref> a noted special public [[prosecutor]] who was awarded the [[Padma Shri]] in 2016.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-07-14 |title='Mi Marathit bolu ka Hindi?' Rajya Sabha pick Ujjwal Nikam recalls sharing laugh with PM Narendra Modi; says President entrusted him with responsibility |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/hindi-or-marathi-rs-pick-nikam-recalls-sharing-laugh-with-pm-modi/articleshow/122423233.cms |access-date=2025-11-26 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

== Early life and education ==
Aniket Nikam was born in [[Jalgaon]], [[Maharashtra]], to [[Ujjwal Nikam]], an Indian special [[public prosecutor]] and [[Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha|Member of Parliament]], and Jyoti Nikam, a homemaker.{{citation needed|date=November 2025}}

He completed his schooling at St. Joseph's Convent Senior Secondary School, [[Jalgaon]]. He later obtained a Bachelor of Legal Science & Bachelor of Laws (BLS–LLB) degree from [[Government Law College, Mumbai]], in 2008.

In 2009, Nikam completed a [[Master of Laws]] (LL.M.) from the [[School of Law]] at [[New York University]], specialising in areas related to [[criminal justice]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Simranjeet |date=2025-06-07 |title=Mumbai Court rejects bail plea of lawyer who cheated client of Rs 2.45 crore by fabricating Bombay High Court orders |url=https://www.scconline.com/blog/post/2025/06/07/mumbai-court-rejects-bail-plea-of-lawyer-who-cheated-client-by-fabricating-bomhc-orders/ |access-date=2025-11-26 |website=SCC Times |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Vidya |date=2023-09-21 |title=Bombay High Court grants bail to murder accused gangster as trial drags on for 9 years |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/law/story/bombay-high-court-grants-bail-murder-accused-gangster-trial-drags-9-years-2438496-2023-09-21 |access-date=2025-11-26 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref>

== Legal career ==
After returning to India in 2009, Nikam began practising as a [[Criminal defenses|criminal defence]] lawyer in Mumbai.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Vidya |date=2024-12-27 |title=Man accused of abetment in Mumbai Air India pilot's suicide gets bail |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/law-news/story/mumbai-air-india-pilot-suicide-delhi-man-gets-bail-sristhi-tuli-aditya-pandit-dindoshi-sessions-court-2656414-2024-12-27 |access-date=2025-11-26 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> His practice includes matters related to [[anticipatory bail]], [[criminal investigation]], white-collar offences, and general criminal litigation.

He has represented clients before the [[Bombay High Court]],<ref>{{Citation |title=Bombay High Court |date=2025-11-24 |work=Wikipedia |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bombay_High_Court&oldid=1323900020 |access-date=2025-11-26 |language=en}}</ref> various lower courts in Maharashtra, and, in certain matters, before the Supreme Court of India.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-01-25 |title=26/11 convict Tahawwur Rana loses extradition appeal in US. Here's what's next for him |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/2611-convict-tahawwur-rana-loses-extradition-appeal-in-us-101737798221495.html |access-date=2025-11-26 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref>

== Notable cases ==
Nikam has appeared as counsel in several high-profile matters. Some of the significant cases he has been associated with include:

* '''[[Adarsh Housing Society scandal]]''' – Represented the Ministry of Defence in proceedings related to alleged irregularities in land allotments and permissions.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2011-06-27 |title=Nikam Junior to represent MoD |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/nikam-junior-to-represent-mod/ |access-date=2025-11-26 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>
* '''[[Raj Kundra]] and [[Shilpa Shetty]] Case''' – Secured anticipatory bail for the couple in an alleged cheating and breach of trust matter.<ref>{{Cite web |last=archive |first=From our online |date=2017-05-20 |title=Anticipatory bail for Shilpa Shetty, Raj Kundra in cheating case |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2017/May/20/anticipatory-bail-for-shilpa-shetty-raj-kundra-in-cheating-case-1607188.html |access-date=2025-11-26 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>
* '''Vidyut Jammwal Case''' – Represented actor [[Vidyut Jammwal]], who was acquitted in an assault case.<ref>{{Cite web |last=archive |first=From our online |date=2019-06-17 |title=Court acquits 'Commando' actor Vidyut Jamwal in 2007 assault case |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2019/Jun/17/court-acquits-commando-actor-vidyut-jamwal-in-2007-assault-case-1991359.html |access-date=2025-11-26 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=ANI |title=Vidyut Jamwal acquitted in a 12-year-old assault case |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/vidyut-jamwal-acquitted-in-a-12-year-old-assault-case-119061700572_1.html |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20190617120619/https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/vidyut-jamwal-acquitted-in-a-12-year-old-assault-case-119061700572_1.html |archive-date=2019-06-17 |access-date=2025-11-26 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Vidya |date=2019-06-17 |title=Commando actor Vidyut Jammwal acquitted in 12-year-old assault case |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/commando-actor-vidyut-jammwal-acquitted-in-12-year-old-assault-case-1550506-2019-06-17 |access-date=2025-11-26 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref>
* '''[[Nana Patekar]] ‘Me Too’ Case''' – Represented the actor in proceedings arising from a complaint filed during the 2018 Me Too movement.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-03-08 |title=Actor Nana Patekar gets court relief in 'Me Too' case |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/nana-patekar-gets-court-relief-in-me-too-case/articleshow/118792832.cms |access-date=2025-11-26 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-03-07 |title=MeToo allegations against Nana Patekar: Court says no explanation given on delay in filing FIR, disposes case |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/nana-patekar-me-too-case-dismissed-9874594/ |access-date=2025-11-26 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-01-11 |title=Nana Patekar gets big relief in 'Me Too' case, Magistrate court dismisses complaint |url=https://www.peepingmoon.com/entertainment-news/news/79940/Nana-Patekar-gets-big-relief-in-Me-Too-case-Magistrate-court-dismisses-complaint.html |access-date=2025-11-26 |website=www.peepingmoon.com/ |language=en}}</ref>
* '''[[Dhananjay Munde]] Case''' – Secured anticipatory bail for NCP leader [[Dhananjay Munde]] in a case relating to alleged financial misappropriation.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-08-16 |title=NCP leader gets pre-arrest bail in loan scam case |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/ncp-leader-gets-pre-arrest-bail-in-loan-scam-case-2979227/ |access-date=2025-11-26 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>
* '''[[Narayan Rane]] Case''' – Obtained anticipatory bail for BJP leader [[Narayan Rane]] in a case involving alleged defamatory remarks.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Vidya |date=2021-08-24 |title=No relief for Narayan Rane from Bombay High Court in 'slap Uddhav' case |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/bombay-high-court-narayan-rane-uddhav-thackeray-remark-1844716-2021-08-24 |access-date=2025-11-26 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-08-24 |title=Union Minister Narayan Rane Approaches Bombay HC To Quash FIRs For Remarks Against Uddhav Thackarey |url=https://www.livelaw.in/news-updates/union-minister-narayan-rane-approaches-bombay-hc-to-quash-firs-for-remarks-against-uddhav-thackarey-180160 |access-date=2025-11-26 |website=www.livelaw.in |language=en}}</ref>
* '''[[Anil Deshmukh]] Case''' – Represented former Maharashtra Home Minister [[Anil Deshmukh]] in a CBI corruption case. Deshmukh had already been granted bail in the [[Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002|Prevention of Money Laundering Act]] (PMLA) case after the court considered all material on record. The defence, led by senior advocate Vikram Choudhry along with advocate Aniket Nikam, noted that this bail order had not been disturbed by the Supreme Court.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-12-12 |title=Former Maharashtra minister Anil Deshmukh gets bail, but will stay in jail for 10 more days |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/bombay-hc-grants-bail-to-former-maharashtra-minister-anil-deshmukh-in-corruption-case-being-probed-by-cbi/articleshow/96164482.cms |access-date=2025-11-26 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Vidya |date=2022-12-12 |title=Bombay HC grants bail to Anil Deshmukh, gives time to CBI to approach SC |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/law/story/bombay-high-court-grants-bail-anil-deshmukh-cbi-to-approach-before-supreme-court-2308173-2022-12-12 |access-date=2025-11-26 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Former Maharashtra Minister Anil Deshmukh released from jail in Mumbai |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/former-maharashtra-minister-anil-deshmukh-released-from-jail-in-mumbai20221228172634/ |access-date=2025-11-26 |website=ANI News |language=en}}</ref>
* '''TRP Manipulation Case''' – Appeared for Shirish Shetty of Fakht Marathi in proceedings related to alleged rigging of [[Target rating point|television ratings]].A city civil and sessions court granted bail to Shirish Pattanshetty, the owner of the Fakt Marathi channel, in the [[Television Rating Point]] (TRP) manipulation case. Pattanshetty maintained his innocence, claiming he never paid any money for rigging rating points. The defense, led by his lawyer, Aniket Nikam, successfully argued for his release.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2020-10-29 |title=TRP case: Fakt Marathi channel owner gets bail |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/trp-case-fakt-marathi-channel-owner-gets-bail/article32977090.ece |access-date=2025-11-26 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
* '''[[NSEL case|NSEL Scam]]''' – Secured bail for Jignesh Shah, promoter of MCX, in a multi-crore commodities scam investigation.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2021-09-08 |title=Bombay high court rejects ED plea to cancel bail granted to Yogesh Deshmukh in NSEL case |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/bombay-high-court-rejects-ed-plea-to-cancel-bail-granted-to-yogesh-deshmukh-in-nsel-case/articleshow/86043358.cms |access-date=2025-11-26 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2014-06-29 |title=MCX promoter Jignesh Shah files fresh bail plea in High Court |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/mcx-promoter-jignesh-shah-files-fresh-bail-plea-in-high-court/articleshow/37455463.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2025-11-26 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-08-23 |title=Bombay High Court grants bail to Jignesh Shah in NSEL scam case|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/140823/business-companies/article/hc-grants-bail-ftils-jignesh-shah-nsel-scam-case |access-date=2025-11-26 |website=www.deccanchronicle.com |language=en}}</ref>
* '''[[Karjat]] Assault Case''' – Represented MLA Suresh Lad in a case alleging assault on a deputy collector.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NCP MLA Suresh Lad acquitted from charge of assaulting Deputy Collector |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-ncp-mla-suresh-lad-acquitted-from-charge-of-assaulting-deputy-collector-2587335 |access-date=2025-11-26 |website=DNA India |language=en}}</ref>
* '''Yashomati Thakur Case''' – Represented former Women and Child Development Minister in an alleged assault case.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2020-10-22 |title=HC suspends minister's sentence in assault case |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/hc-suspends-ministers-sentence-in-assault-case/article32922381.ece |access-date=2025-11-26 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
* '''Maharashtra Sadan Scam''' – Secured interim bail for MP [[Sanjay Kakade]] in a case related to construction irregularities.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2016-06-01 |title=Maha Sadan case: Kakade gets interim protection from arrest |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/maha-sadan-case-kakade-gets-interim-protection-from-arrest/articleshow/52541417.cms |access-date=2025-11-26 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
* '''Hindustani Bhau Case''' – Represented the YouTuber in a case alleging incitement of students during protests.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Vidya |date=2022-02-17 |title=YouTuber Hindustani Bhau granted bail by Mumbai court in Dharavi students protest case |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/youtuber-hindustani-bhau-granted-bail-mumbai-court-dharavi-students-protest-case-1914531-2022-02-17 |access-date=2025-11-26 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref>
* '''Gharkul Housing Scam''' – Represented MLA [[Gulabrao Deokar]] in a case concerning alleged fund diversion in [[Jalgaon City Municipal Corporation|Jalgaon Municipal Corporation]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2011-06-27 |title=Nikam Junior to represent MoD |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/nikam-junior-to-represent-mod/ |access-date=2025-11-26 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>
* '''Suspended GRP Officers Case''' – Secured anticipatory bail for three officers accused of extortion.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-09-16 |title=Bombay HC grants pre-arrest bail to 3 GRP cops accused in Rajasthan jeweller's extortion, assault case |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/bombay-hc-grants-pre-arrest-bail-to-3-grp-cops-accused-in-rajasthan-jewellers-extortion-assault-case/articleshow/123904840.cms |access-date=2025-11-26 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
* '''Sanam Hasan Case''' – Appeared on behalf of the family of Sanam Hasan, seeking transfer of the investigation to the CBI.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2014-09-16 |title=2-yr after girl's death, case transferred to CBI |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2-yr-after-girls-death-case-transferred-to-cbi/articleshow/42611766.cms |access-date=2025-11-26 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2014-07-10 |title=Police no good at probes, says HC in Pune party death case |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/police-no-good-at-probes-says-hc-in-pune-party-death-case/articleshow/38094791.cms |access-date=2025-11-26 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
* '''Citrus Check-Inns Scam''' – Secured bail for promoter Omprakash Goenka in an alleged investor fraud case.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Royal Twinkle Star Club & Citrus Check Inns Refund Website Launched by Kurhekar Committee |url=https://www.moneylife.in/article/royal-twinkle-star-club-and-citrus-check-inns-refund-website-launched-by-kurhekar-committee/77562.html |access-date=2025-11-26 |website=Moneylife NEWS & VIEWS |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-12-19 |title=EOW to probe ₹8,000 crore holiday firm scam after investors hold massive protest in Pune |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/pune-news/eow-to-probe-8-000-crore-holiday-firm-scam-after-investors-hold-massive-protest-in-pune/story-QBaFQKELSVgysjq7QkiAIL.html |access-date=2025-11-26 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-06-17 |title=Sebi to auction properties of Royal Twinkle, Citrus Check Inns on July 15 |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/sebi-to-auction-properties-of-royal-twinkle-citrus-check-inns-on-july-15/articleshow/92285878.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2025-11-26 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}}</ref>
* '''Pallavi Sansare Murder Case''' – Represented and secured acquittal for an accused in a double murder case in [[Pune]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-10-14 |title=Bombay HC grants bail to three accused in Govind Pansare murder case |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/bombay-hc-grants-bail-to-three-accused-in-govind-pansare-murder-case/article70163553.ece |access-date=2025-11-26 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-11-14 |title=Pansare killing accused urges HC to stop monitoring probe |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/high-court-hears-plea-to-halt-monitoring-of-pansare-murder-probe/articleshow/115309252.cms |access-date=2025-11-26 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
* '''[[Tandav (TV series)|Tandav Web Series]] Case''' – Secured anticipatory bail for director [[Ali Abbas Zafar]] and [[Amazon (company)|Amazon]] executive Aparna Purohit in cases alleging hurt religious sentiments.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Bombay High Court Grants Relief From Arrest To "Tandav" Director, Others |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/bombay-high-court-grants-transit-pre-arrest-bail-to-tandav-director-others-2355561 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20230130025707/https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/bombay-high-court-grants-transit-pre-arrest-bail-to-tandav-director-others-2355561 |archive-date=2023-01-30 |access-date=2025-11-26 |work=NDTV.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Saigal |first=Sonam |date=2021-01-20 |title=Writer, director, producer of 'Tandav' get transit anticipatory bail |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/writer-director-producer-of-tandav-get-transit-anticipatory-bail/article33620641.ece |access-date=2025-11-26 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
* '''[[Antilia bomb scare|Antilia Bomb Scare]] Case''' – Represented and secured bail for bookie Naresh Gaur.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-03-06 |title=Bombay High Court rejects Sachin Waze's petition in Antilia bomb scare case |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/bombay-high-court-rejects-sachin-wazes-petition-in-antilia-bomb-scare-case/article69299687.ece |access-date=2025-11-26 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
* '''Srishti Tuli Case''' – Represented the boyfriend of an [[Air India]] pilot who died by [[suicide]], obtaining anticipatory bail.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Air India Pilot Suicide: Mumbai Court Grants Bail To Srishti Tuli's Boyfriend |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/air-india-pilot-suicide-mumbai-court-grants-bail-to-srishti-tulis-boyfriend-7344080 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250123235647/https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/air-india-pilot-suicide-mumbai-court-grants-bail-to-srishti-tulis-boyfriend-7344080 |archive-date=2025-01-23 |access-date=2025-11-26 |work=www.ndtv.com |language=en}}</ref>
* '''Vijay Sharma Case''' – Represented a [[cosmetic surgeon]] accused of negligence by a model-actor.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-03-12 |title=Actor suicide: Abetment FIR against Mumbai cosmetic surgeon quashed |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/actor-suicide-abetment-fir-against-mumbai-cosmetic-surgeon-quashed/articleshow/118903275.cms |access-date=2025-11-26 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Doc uses CCTV to expose model who said he molested her |url=https://www.ndtv.com/mumbai-news/doc-uses-cctv-to-expose-model-who-said-he-molested-her-471943 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20221125172252/https://www.ndtv.com/mumbai-news/doc-uses-cctv-to-expose-model-who-said-he-molested-her-471943 |archive-date=2022-11-25 |access-date=2025-11-26 |work=NDTV.com}}</ref>
* '''Sharjeel Usmani Case''' – Represented complainant Pradeep Gawade of the [[Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=PTI |date=2021-05-20 |title=FIR against Sharjeel Usmani over objectionable tweets |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/fir-against-sharjeel-usmani-over-objectionable-tweets/article34602688.ece |access-date=2025-11-26 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2021-05-20 |title=Maharashtra: FIR against Sharjeel Usmani over 'objectionable' tweets |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/aurangabad/maharashtra-fir-against-sharjeel-usmani-over-objectionable-tweets/articleshow/82791671.cms |access-date=2025-11-26 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=FIR Against Sharjeel Usmani Over 'Objectionable' Tweets |url=https://thewire.in/communalism/fir-against-sharjeel-usmani-over-objectionable-tweets |access-date=2025-11-26 |website=The Wire |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-03-12 |title=Actor suicide: Abetment FIR against Mumbai cosmetic surgeon quashed |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/actor-suicide-abetment-fir-against-mumbai-cosmetic-surgeon-quashed/articleshow/118903275.cms |access-date=2025-11-26 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
* '''[[Param Bir Singh]] Extortion Case''' – Appeared for [[police officer]]s implicated in an extortion case linked to the former [[Mumbai Police Commissioner]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-12-08 |title=Extortion case against Param Bir Singh: Court refuses bail to two inspectors |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/mumbai-news/extortion-case-against-param-bir-singh-court-refuses-bail-to-two-inspectors-101638976461563.html |access-date=2025-11-26 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-01-21 |title=Extortion case: Sessions court gives bail to Param Bir, Waze co-accused |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/extortion-case-court-bail-param-bir-waze-co-accused-7734376/ |access-date=2025-11-26 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-01-20 |title=Mumbai: Trial court grants bail to Vinay Singh, co-accused of Param Bir Singh, in extortion case |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/mumbai-trial-court-grants-bail-to-vinay-singh-co-accused-of-param-bir-singh-in-extortion-case/articleshow/89021340.cms |access-date=2025-11-26 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Vidya |date=2021-12-02 |title=Proclaimed offender order against Param Bir Singh's co-accused in extortion case scrapped |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/proclaimed-offender-order-param-bir-singh-co-accused-extortion-case-scrapped-1883213-2021-12-02 |access-date=2025-11-26 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref>
* '''Krishna Nagar Murder Case''' – Secured acquittal of three individuals convicted in the [[Murder cases|murder case]] in [[Nashik]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Som |first=Moyurie |date=2025-09-01 |title=Prime suspect in murder of 18-year-old arrested in Uttar Pradesh |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/prime-suspect-in-murder-of-18-year-old-arrested-in-uttar-pradesh/article70000050.ece |access-date=2025-11-26 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-08-31 |title=Daylight murder in West Bengal: 19-year-old shot twice by boyfriend in front of family |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/college-student-shot-dead-by-boyfriend-in-krishnanagar/articleshow/123508093.cms |access-date=2025-11-26 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
* '''Pramod Dhumal Case''' – Represented a [[journalist]] accused of sending obscene messages.<ref>{{Cite web |last=PTI |date=2021-01-08 |title=Pre-arrest bail for Maharashtra journalist accused of stalking, obscenity |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2021/Jan/08/pre-arrest-bail-for-maharashtra-journalist-accused-of-stalking-obscenity-2247412.html |access-date=2025-11-26 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Pramod Anandrao Dhumal, IND candidate bio : Assets, Total Income, Liabilities, Criminal Cases and other details. |url=https://www.thehindu.com/elections/candidates/LokSabha2024/pramod-anandrao-dhumal-7464/ |access-date=2025-11-26 |website=The Hindu |language=en}}</ref>
* '''[[Bhushan Kumar]] Extortion Case''' – Represented politician Mallikarjun Pujari in an alleged extortion matter.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-04-19 |title=Mumbai: Court slams accused producer & 'victim' actor in rape case |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/court-slams-accused-producer-victim-actor-in-rape-case/articleshow/90922689.cms |access-date=2025-11-26 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-07-16 |title=T-Series issues statement after head Bhushan Kumar is booked for rape: 'We have evidence of extortion attempt' |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/music/tseries-issues-statement-after-head-bhushan-kumar-is-booked-for-rape-we-have-evidence-of-extortion-attempt-101626436725572.html |access-date=2025-11-26 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=PTI |date=2021-08-10 |title=Extortion case: Mumbai court grants pre-arrest bail to accused politician |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/mumbai/2021/Aug/10/extortion-case-mumbai-court-grants-pre-arrest-bail-to-accused-politician-2342909.html |access-date=2025-11-26 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Manikrao Kokate]] Cheating Case (1995) – Appeared as counsel for [[Nationalist Congress Party]] ([[Ajit Pawar]] faction) leader '''[[Manikrao Kokate]]''' before the '''[[Bombay High Court]]''' in a revision application arising out of a 1995 cheating case. In December 2024, a single-judge bench of Justice '''Rajesh Laddha''' refused to stay Kokate’s conviction but suspended the sentence pending further proceedings. Kokate was represented by advocate '''Aniket Nikam'''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Benwal |first=Narsi |date=2025-12-19 |title=Bombay High Court Refuses To Stay Conviction Of Sports Minister Manikrao Kokate In 1995 Cheating Case, Suspends Sentence |url=https://www.livelaw.in/high-court/bombay-high-court/bombay-high-court-refuses-to-stay-conviction-of-sports-minister-manikrao-kokate-in-1995-cheating-case-suspends-sentence-513980 |access-date=2025-12-22 |website=www.livelaw.in |language=en}}</ref>

== Political involvement ==
Nikam's political involvement began during his time as a student at [[New York University]], where he participated in local canvassing activities as part of the 2008 [[Barack Obama]] presidential campaign under the guidance of Professor [[Derrick Bell]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Cobb |first=Jelani |date=2021-09-13 |title=The Man Behind Critical Race Theory |url=https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2021/09/20/the-man-behind-critical-race-theory |access-date=2025-11-26 |work=The New Yorker |language=en-US |issn=0028-792X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Syndicate |first=Thomas Sowell, Creators |title=Obama's early mentors and allies shared hostility toward West |url=https://www.dispatch.com/story/opinion/cartoons/2012/09/28/obama-s-early-mentors-allies/24020330007/ |access-date=2025-11-26 |website=The Columbus Dispatch |language=en-US}}</ref>

After returning to India, he re-entered active politics during the [[2024 Indian general election]], when his father contested from the [[Mumbai North Central Lok Sabha constituency]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Deshpande |first=Abhinay |date=2024-04-27 |title=Lok Sabha 2024: Ujjwal Nikam replaces Poonam Mahajan as BJP's Mumbai North Central candidate |url=https://www.thehindu.com/elections/lok-sabha/lawyer-ujjwal-nikam-replaces-mahajan-as-bjp-candidate-from-mumbai-north-central/article68114254.ece |access-date=2025-11-26 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=5 Facts On Ujjwal Nikam, BJP's Candidate For Mumbai North Central Seat |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/who-is-ujjwal-nikam-bjp-candidate-from-mumbai-north-central-seat-5537096 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20241209074212/https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/who-is-ujjwal-nikam-bjp-candidate-from-mumbai-north-central-seat-5537096 |archive-date=2024-12-09 |access-date=2025-11-26 |work=NDTV.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-04 |title=Mumbai North Central Election Results 2024: Ujjwal Nikam leads against Congress' Varsha Gaikwad |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/maharashtra/mumbai-north-central-lok-sabha-election-results-2024-bjp-ujjwal-nikam-congress-varsha-gaikwad-santosh-ganpat-vote-counting-winning-losing-candidates-2024-06-04-934340 |access-date=2025-11-26 |website=India TV News |language=en}}</ref>

In 2024, he was appointed a spokesperson for the [[Bharatiya Janata Party|Bharatiya Janata Party's]] Maharashtra.

In 2025, Nikam was part of a delegation that filed a complaint against the Maharashtra unit of the Indian National Congress, alleging attempts to incite violence through social media.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-09-30 |title=Maharashtra: FIR filed after Congress post on X showing a BJP office in flames |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/maharashtra-unit-of-bjp-files-police-complaint-against-congress-post-on-x-10279014/ |access-date=2025-11-26 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Mutha |first=Snehal |date=2025-09-30 |title=FIR filed against Maharashtra Congress over social media post |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/maharashtra/fir-filed-against-maharashtra-congress-over-social-media-post/article70113998.ece |access-date=2025-11-26 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-09-30 |title=Maharashtra: FIR filed against social media post by state Congress unit showing BJP office on fire |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/maharashtra-fir-filed-against-social-media-post-by-state-congress-unit-showing-bjp-office-on-fire/articleshow/124224691.cms |access-date=2025-11-26 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

== See also ==
* [[Criminal Law in India]]
* [[Ujjwal Nikam]]
* [[Jalgaon]]

== References ==
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Aniket Nikam - Revision history

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