Bombay Bar Association

The final episode is a rare coming together of two Advocate Generals,  Dr. Birendra Saraf the incumbent Advocate General for the State of Maharashtra, and his senior, Mr. Ravi Kadam, former Advocate General for the State of Maharashtra. Both men share uniquely parallel lives - both their parents migrated to Bombay, their fathers were the first members of their family to pursue law, and as second generation lawyers they carved their own unique practice that could be distinguished from their illustrious fathers’ careers. Hosting this episode is the former Secretary of the Bombay Bar Association, Mr. Vishal Kanade, who was part of Mr. Kadam’s chamber.

Justice Kathawalla candidly opens up about his journey into law and the path that led to him accepting judgeship. Talking to senior advocate (and well-known thespian) Darius Shroff, they explore the value of self belief and determination. From relying on the charity of others that supported his family and education as a child, to now providing scholarships and aid to less fortunate families, Justice Kathawalla’s story is truly inspiring. We also explore why he believes that in most cases, litigants through their advocates and the court, should first always explore a path to settlement. CREDITS: Guest: Justice Shahrukh J. Kathawalla Host: Sr. Adv. Darius Shroff  Editorial Guidance: Nitin Thakker Special Thanks: Vishal Kanade & Firoz Bharucha Concept & Creative Producer: Aditya Bapat   This is a Maed in India [https://www.maedinindia.in/] production. Head of Production: Shaun Fanthome [https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaun-fanthome-b175b4146/] Creative Head: Mae Mariyam Thomas [https://www.linkedin.com/in/maemariyam/] Sound Designer & Mixing Engineer: Kartik Kulkarni [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kartik-kulkarni-441b9329/] Sound Editors : Lakshman Parsuram [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lakshman-parsuram-b7889a1b0/] &Ishaan Devasthali [https://www.instagram.com/idevasthali/]  Directed and edited by: Jishnu Guha [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jishnu-guha-b012256b/] Camera Assistant: Ujjwal Lo Project Coordinator: Natasha Vakil [https://www.linkedin.com/in/natashavakil/] Research: Nirmal Bhansali [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nirmal-bhansali/] Assistant Producers: Meghna Gulati [https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghnagulati/] & Ruchi Sawardekar [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruchi-sawardekar/] Studio: Island City Studios

From a humble middle class Maharashtran family, Justice Gupte was the first person in his family to pursue law, and was groomed by his grandfather from a very young age, not just to become a lawyer, but particularly to become a judge. Chatting with Sr. Adv. Darius Khambata, we explore Justice Gupte’s love for theatre and how there is a little bit of an actor in every lawyer and a bit of a director in every judge. He talks about the challenges he faced as a junior member of the bar, the qualities in a lawyer he looked for as a judge, as well as his views on the judiciary when it comes to fairness, honesty, and of course, justice.     This video is an intellectual property belonging to the Bombay Bar Association. Any unauthorised usage of this video/script in any format is prohibited and will be subject to prosecution.    CREDITS: Guest: Justice Suresh C. Gupte Host: Sr. Adv. Darius Khambata Editorial Guidance: Nitin Thakker Special Thanks: Vishal Kanade & Firoz Bharucha Concept & Creative Producer: Aditya Bapat   This is a Maed in India [https://www.maedinindia.in/] production. Head of Production: Shaun Fanthome [https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaun-fanthome-b175b4146/] Creative Head: Mae Mariyam Thomas [https://www.linkedin.com/in/maemariyam/] Sound Designer & Mixing Engineer: Kartik Kulkarni [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kartik-kulkarni-441b9329/] Sound Editors : Lakshman Parsuram [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lakshman-parsuram-b7889a1b0/] & Ishaan Devasthali [https://www.instagram.com/idevasthali/]   Directed and edited by: Jishnu Guha [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jishnu-guha-b012256b/] Camera Assistant: Ujjwal Lo Project Coordinator: Natasha Vakil [https://www.linkedin.com/in/natashavakil/] Research: Nirmal Bhansali [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nirmal-bhansali/] Assistant Producers: Meghna Gulati [https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghnagulati/] & Ruchi Sawardekar [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruchi-sawardekar/] Studio: Island City Studios

Former Chief Justice of the Punjab & Haryana High Court Justice Shiavax Vazifdar is in conversation with his former chamber colleague Sr. Adv. Pradeep Sancheti. They share the impact that their senior, Mr. Rohit Kapadia, had on their practice as a mentor and a guide, the importance of the chamber system and the value of spending time at the Bombay High Court Library. We are also given a peek into the wider role judges perform beyond passing orders and writing judgements.  CREDITS: Guest: Justice Shiavax Vazifdar Host: Sr. Adv. Pradeep Sancheti Editorial Guidance: Nitin Thakker Special Thanks: Vishal Kanade & Firoz Bharucha Concept & Creative Producer: Aditya Bapat   This is a Maed in India [https://www.maedinindia.in/] production. Head of Production: Shaun Fanthome [https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaun-fanthome-b175b4146/] Creative Head: Mae Mariyam Thomas [https://www.linkedin.com/in/maemariyam/] Sound Designer & Mixing Engineer: Kartik Kulkarni [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kartik-kulkarni-441b9329/] Sound Editors : Lakshman Parsuram [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lakshman-parsuram-b7889a1b0/] & Ishaan Devasthali [https://www.instagram.com/idevasthali/]  Directed and edited by: Jishnu Guha [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jishnu-guha-b012256b/] Camera Assistant: Ujjwal Lo Project Coordinator: Natasha Vakil [https://www.linkedin.com/in/natashavakil/] Research: Nirmal Bhansali [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nirmal-bhansali/] Assistant Producers: Meghna Gulati [https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghnagulati/] & Ruchi Sawardekar [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruchi-sawardekar/] Studio: Island City Studios

We have the rare privilege of hosting this renaissance man, this polymath, in his first podcast interview ever. Hosted by his close friend, Sr. Adv. Fredun DeVitre, Justice Nariman shares the impact of moving to Delhi when his father was appointed Additional Solicitor General of India, working alongside the great Nani Palkhivala, and why according to him there is no case which is so bad that it cannot be argued. You will also be treated to an enthralling discussion on the Basic Structure Doctrine of the Constitution. CREDITS: Guest: Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman Host: Sr. Adv. Fredun DeVitre  Editorial Guidance: Nitin Thakker Special Thanks: Vishal Kanade & Firoz Bharucha Concept & Creative Producer: Aditya Bapat   This is a Maed in India [https://www.maedinindia.in/] production. Head of Production: Shaun Fanthome [https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaun-fanthome-b175b4146/] Creative Head: Mae Mariyam Thomas [https://www.linkedin.com/in/maemariyam/] Sound Designer & Mixing Engineer: Kartik Kulkarni [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kartik-kulkarni-441b9329/] Sound Editors : Lakshman Parsuram [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lakshman-parsuram-b7889a1b0/] & Ishaan Devasthali [https://www.instagram.com/idevasthali/]  Directed and edited by: Jishnu Guha [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jishnu-guha-b012256b/] Camera Assistant: Ujjwal Lo Project Coordinator: Natasha Vakil [https://www.linkedin.com/in/natashavakil/] Research: Nirmal Bhansali [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nirmal-bhansali/] Assistant Producers: Meghna Gulati [https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghnagulati/] & Ruchi Sawardekar [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruchi-sawardekar/] Studio: Island City Studios