Gaurav passed his LLB in the year 2009 and got himself enrolled as a lawyer in Delhi in the same year.
He has raised several important issues in the Court of Law and has got many landmark orders leading to benefit of marginalized section of the Society. He is actively working on several issues like Protection of rights of Psychosocial Disabilities & Persons with Disabilities, Wildlife Conservation, Environment Protection, Disaster Management issues, Women Rights, Child Rights etc.
He filed a petition in the Supreme Court to address the inhumane conditions and lack of proper rehabilitation facilities for individuals with mental illnesses in mental health institutions. The Supreme Court, responding to his petitions, issued multiple directions aimed at improving the conditions for these individuals including establishment of halfway homes and long-stay homes for those who have been treated for mental illnesses but have no place to go due to homelessness or lack of family support. The Court emphasized that simply renaming existing institutions is not enough; genuine halfway homes that provide a supportive environment are needed.
Bansal’s efforts have highlighted the ongoing human rights violations within mental health institutions and the need for comprehensive community-based rehabilitation. His work has also underscored the importance of implementing the Mental Healthcare Act of 2017, which aims to protect the rights and dignity of individuals with mental health conditions in India.
During Covid Pandemic Bansal has been a relentless advocate for the families of those who lost their lives to COVID-19. His decision to file a public interest litigation (PIL) in the Supreme Court was a critical step in demanding ex-gratia compensation from the government. Bansal argued that under the Disaster Management Act (DMA), 2005, the government had a constitutional obligation to provide relief to the affected families.
Bansal’s efforts were instrumental in challenging the disparities in compensation provided by different states. He pointed out that while some states offered as much as Rs. 4 lakh, others provided significantly less, creating inequality among the families of COVID-19 victims. His advocacy for a uniform policy on compensation led to the Supreme Court mandating a compensation amount of Rs. 50,000 per family, ensuring fair treatment for all affected families. This ruling was a significant victory, showcasing Bansal’s effectiveness in holding the government accountable.