We’re back — and starting Season 2 with a bang! Joining us for the premiere is none other than Justice Gautam Patel — retired judge of the Bombay High Court, writer par excellence, photographer, film aficionado and, of course, former Honorary Secretary of the BBA.

In conversation with Senior Advocate Shiraz Rustomjee, Justice Patel dives into topics that matter: the fight for environmental protection through law, the evolving boundaries of free speech in India, and why protecting our Fundamental Rights is more important than ever.

There’s plenty here for everyone — from aspiring judges and young lawyers to seasoned legal minds. And if you listen closely, you might even pick up a tip or two on how to write a great judgment (plus a sly joke about spotting typos).

Whether you’re prepping for a legal career or just love a good courtroom story, this one’s for you.

CREDITS:

Guest: Justice Gautam Patel 

Host: Shiraz Rustomjee

Audio Podcast Narrator: Aditya Bapat 

Editorial Guidance: Nitin Thakker

Special Thanks: Farhan Dubash & Firoz Bharucha

Concept & Creative Producer: Aditya Bapat

 

This is a Maed in India production.

Head of Production: Shaun Fanthome

Creative Head: Mae Mariyam Thomas

Sound Designer & Mixing Engineer: Kartik Kulkarni

Sound Editors : Lakshman Parsuram & Nihar Temkar

Director and Editor: Jishnu Guha

Animation: Pratik Belote & Kurush Dubash

Camera Assistant: Ujjwal Lo

Project Coordinator: Natasha Vakil

Assistant Producer: Quoyina Ghosh

Studio: Island City Studios

We&rsquo;re back &mdash; and starting Season 2 with a bang! Joining us for the premiere is none other than Justice Gautam Patel &mdash; retired judge of the Bombay High Court, writer par excellence, photographer, film aficionado and, of course, former Honorary Secretary of the BBA.
In conversation with Senior Advocate Shiraz Rustomjee, Justice Patel dives into topics that matter: the fight for environmental protection through law, the evolving boundaries of free speech in India, and why protecting our Fundamental Rights is more important than ever.
There&rsquo;s plenty here for everyone &mdash; from aspiring judges and young lawyers to seasoned legal minds. And if you listen closely, you might even pick up a tip or two on how to write a great judgment (plus a sly joke about spotting typos).
Whether you&rsquo;re prepping for a legal career or just love a good courtroom story, this one&rsquo;s for you.
CREDITS:
Guest: Justice Gautam Patel&nbsp;
Host: Shiraz Rustomjee
Audio Podcast Narrator: Aditya Bapat&nbsp;
Editorial Guidance: Nitin Thakker
Special Thanks: Farhan Dubash &amp; Firoz Bharucha
Concept &amp; Creative Producer: Aditya Bapat
&nbsp;
This is a Maed in India production.
Head of Production: Shaun Fanthome
Creative Head: Mae Mariyam Thomas
Sound Designer &amp; Mixing Engineer: Kartik Kulkarni
Sound Editors : Lakshman Parsuram &amp; Nihar Temkar
Director and Editor: Jishnu Guha
Animation: Pratik Belote &amp; Kurush Dubash
Camera Assistant: Ujjwal Lo
Project Coordinator: Natasha Vakil
Assistant Producer: Quoyina Ghosh
Studio: Island City Studios

The Bombay High Court has an illustrious history of over 160 years, and has produced some of India’s preeminent jurists. Their contributions to India’s legal landscape have long been documented by others, but rarely does one get an opportunity to peek into their lives and appreciate their insights in their own words.



The Bombay Bar Association brings you a show that celebrates this rich history. You’ll hear the stories that have shaped the lives of some of India’s most distinguished legal minds while understanding their approach to law and justice. 

The Bombay High Court has an illustrious history of over 160 years, and has produced some of India’s preeminent jurists. Their contributions to India’s legal landscape have long been documented by others, but rarely does one get an opportunity to peek into their lives and appreciate their insights in their own words.
 
The Bombay Bar Association brings you a show that celebrates this rich history. You’ll hear the stories that have shaped the lives of some of India’s most distinguished legal minds while understanding their approach to law and justice.