As he exits after 48 yrs in legal profession, Dave leaves behind a legacy marked by constitutional advocacy, public interest litigation, and a critique of judicial power.
A tall and impressive presence, with a deep baritone voice, Iqbal Chagla’s persona was integral to his advocacy. It was hard not to be captivated by the sheer power of his words.
Last week, the apex court designated 39 lawyers as senior advocates, setting off rumblings in Bar over those excluded. Court has given coveted tag to a hundred lawyers this year alone.
In an interview with ThePrint, senior counsel Aditya Sondhi says the year-long standoff over his name between the Modi govt and SC collegium was starting to affect him ‘personally’.
Hingorani was one of only three female lawyers practicing in the Supreme Court in her time, and changed Indian jurisprudence by filing the first PIL in 1979.
The one thing that keeps the relentless beauty of trans people alive is their community. But for lawmakers, kinship is ‘deception’, ‘allurement’, and ‘undue influence’.
Advice comes at a time when India accounts for a 5th of global generic drug supply & 40% of generics used in US. However, this strength in finished formulations relies on imported ingredients.
It’s easy to understand why the government can’t speak the hard truth. When this war ends, as all wars do, India’s interests will lie with both the winner and the loser.
Jihadi terrorists and Islamists have lost a genuine friend. Mr. Dave was a great champion for them and fought countless legal battles on their behalf.
They would miss his legal services acutely.
Jihadi terrorists and Islamists have lost a genuine friend. Mr. Dave was a great champion for them and fought countless legal battles on their behalf.
They would miss his legal services acutely.