The M3M presents LawStrings Pickleball Premier League: Season 2 (LPPL Season 2) concluded successfully in New Delhi, following the conduct of India’s first-ever pickleball player auction exclusively for the legal fraternity, held on May 3, 2026 at The Suryaa, New Friends Colony.
The auction marked a pioneering initiative by Shubham Malhotra, Founder of LawStrings Management, bringing together members of the Bar, law firms, and corporate legal professionals in a unique format that integrates sport, strategy, and professional engagement.
The auction ceremony was graced by Hon’ble Justice Hrishikesh Roy (Retd.), Supreme Court of India, as the Chief Guest.
The distinguished Guests of Honour included Chetan Sharma, Additional Solicitor General of India; Sacchin Puri, Vice-President, Delhi High Court Bar Association; and Bhumika Indulia, Founder & Editor-in-Chief, The Bar Bulletin.
The event also witnessed the presence of senior representatives from the Title Partner, M3M India Pvt. Ltd., including Mr. Yateesh Wahaal, Director, and Mr. Shrutidhar Paliwal, Head – Corporate Communications, along with Aditya Khanna, CEO of the Indian Pickleball Association (IPA).
The auction set the stage for a competitive league, where eight franchise teams were formed through a structured selection process, reflecting strong participation and enthusiasm from across the legal fraternity.
The league matches were held on 9th and 10th May 2026 at SpeedUp Club, Khan Market, New Delhi, featuring participation from eight distinguished franchise teams:
- Chandhiok Aces by Amarjit Singh Chandhiok, Senior Advocate
- Hariharan Hurricanes by N. Hariharan, Senior Advocate, President, DHCBA
- Pickle Pleaders by S. Muralidhar, Senior Advocate
- Legal Picklers by Vivek Sood, Senior Advocate
- Pahwa Panthers by Navin Pahwa, Senior Advocate
- Amit Chadha Lions by Amit Chadha, Senior Advocate
- Legal Legends by Shrey Sharawat, Advocate, Member Executive, DHCBA
- MO-HITTERS by Mohit Gupta, Advocate
At the conclusion of the tournament, Pahwa Panthers emerged as the Gold Cup Winners, showcasing exceptional performance throughout the league.
MO-HITTERS secured the Silver position, and Amit Chadha Lions finished as the Bronze winners, following a series of closely contested matches.
LPPL Season 2 was conducted with the support of:
- Title Partner: M3M India Pvt. Ltd.
- Equipment Partner: Chkokko
- Hydration Partner: Fast & Up India
- Knowledge Partner: LexisNexis India
- Legal Partner: Erudite Legal
- Dessert Partner: Get-a-way Desserts
The league was approved by the Indian Pickleball Association (IPA), the recognized National Sports Federation for pickleball under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, further reinforcing the league’s institutional credibility.
Speaking on the success of the league, Shubham Malhotra, Founder of LawStrings Management, said:
“LPPL Season 2 reflects our continued effort to build meaningful platforms that bring the legal fraternity together beyond conventional professional spaces. From introducing India’s first pickleball auction for lawyers to witnessing the competitive spirit on court, this season has been a testament to the growing appetite for structured sporting engagement within the profession. We are committed to scaling this initiative further and making the next season even bigger and more impactful.”
The LawStrings Pickleball Premier League is a first-of-its-kind initiative aimed at fostering wellness, camaraderie, and collaboration within the legal fraternity, while building a distinctive sporting property for legal professionals in India.