Maharashtra’s current Advocate General Dr. Milind Sathe joins legendary criminal lawyer Amit Desai to share his life story, from a remote village school to the state's top legal post. Drawing on the mentorship of his senior D.R. Dhanuka, he unpacks his philosophy of providing the right legal advice independent of political coalitions. Dr. Sathe offers insider perspectives on the landmark 1980s Hindutva election trials, the weaponisation of modern PILs, and his defence of the Coastal Road project. Reflecting on impactful pro bono victories and the Bombay Bar Association's rich history, he highlights why lawyers must remain independent guardians of the rule of law.

CREDITS:
Guest: Dr. Milind Sathe
Host: Amit Desai

Audio Podcast Narrator: Aditya Bapat

Editorial Guidance: Nitin Thakker
Special Thanks: Naushad Engineer & 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 : Nihar Temkar
Director and Editor: Jishnu Guha
Animation: Pratik Belote & Kurush Dubash
Camera Assistant: Ujjwal Lo
Project Coordinator: Natasha Vakil
Assistant Producer: Aditi Sutar
Studio: Island City Studios

Maharashtra&rsquo;s current Advocate General Dr. Milind Sathe joins legendary criminal lawyer Amit Desai to share his life story, from a remote village school to the state's top legal post. Drawing on the mentorship of his senior D.R. Dhanuka, he unpacks his philosophy of providing the right legal advice independent of political coalitions. Dr. Sathe offers insider perspectives on the landmark 1980s Hindutva election trials, the weaponisation of modern PILs, and his defence of the Coastal Road project. Reflecting on impactful pro bono victories and the Bombay Bar Association's rich history, he highlights why lawyers must remain independent guardians of the rule of law.
CREDITS: Guest: Dr. Milind Sathe Host: Amit Desai
Audio Podcast Narrator: Aditya Bapat
Editorial Guidance: Nitin Thakker Special Thanks: Naushad Engineer &amp; Firoz Bharucha Concept &amp; Creative Producer: Aditya Bapat
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 : Nihar Temkar Director and Editor: Jishnu Guha Animation: Pratik Belote &amp; Kurush Dubash Camera Assistant: Ujjwal Lo Project Coordinator: Natasha Vakil Assistant Producer: Aditi Sutar 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.

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Maharashtra’s Advocate General Dr Milind Sathe and Amit Desai talk Law and Politics

In this episode of the Bombay Bar Association podcast, our current president  Nitin Thakker sits down with two former presidents of the association, Mr. Rafique Dada and Mr. Rohit Kapadia. The discussion covers their childhoods growing up around the legal profession, their initial entries into practice, and fond memories of working alongside notable seniors and judges. They also recount the Bombay Bar Association's international delegations to the UK and California, which helped pave the way for early mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) initiatives in India. Concluding with valuable insights on the importance of hard work, intellect, and integrity, the guests share an inspiring message for the younger generation of lawyers and future leadership to uphold the independent legacy of the bar.

CREDITS:
Guest: Mr. Rafique Dada and Mr. Rohit Kapadia
Host: Nitin Thakker

Audio Podcast Narrator: Aditya Bapat

Editorial Guidance: Nitin Thakker
Special Thanks: Naushad Engineer & 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 : Nihar Temkar
Director and Editor: Jishnu Guha
Animation: Pratik Belote & Kurush Dubash
Camera Assistant: Ujjwal Lo
Project Coordinator: Natasha Vakil
Assistant Producer: Aditi Sutar
Studio: Island City Studios

In this episode of the Bombay Bar Association podcast, our current president&nbsp; Nitin Thakker sits down with two former presidents of the association, Mr. Rafique Dada and Mr. Rohit Kapadia. The discussion covers their childhoods growing up around the legal profession, their initial entries into practice, and fond memories of working alongside notable seniors and judges. They also recount the Bombay Bar Association's international delegations to the UK and California, which helped pave the way for early mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) initiatives in India. Concluding with valuable insights on the importance of hard work, intellect, and integrity, the guests share an inspiring message for the younger generation of lawyers and future leadership to uphold the independent legacy of the bar.
CREDITS: Guest: Mr. Rafique Dada and Mr. Rohit Kapadia Host: Nitin Thakker
Audio Podcast Narrator: Aditya Bapat
Editorial Guidance: Nitin Thakker Special Thanks: Naushad Engineer &amp; Firoz Bharucha Concept &amp; Creative Producer: Aditya Bapat
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 : Nihar Temkar Director and Editor: Jishnu Guha Animation: Pratik Belote &amp; Kurush Dubash Camera Assistant: Ujjwal Lo Project Coordinator: Natasha Vakil Assistant Producer: Aditi Sutar Studio: Island City Studios

Bombay Bar Association Presidents Roundtable

Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai joins Arif Bookwala to share his remarkable journey from a municipal primary school to Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India. Drawing on the socio-economic philosophy of his father, R.S. Gavai, and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Justice Gavai speaks of tackling the nation's biggest legal controversies. He offers insider perspectives on the collegium system, his stance on the creamy layer in reservations, and his landmark judgment halting the executive overreach of bulldozer justice. He reflects on high-profile political bails and highlights why courts must remain independent guardians of the rule of law.

CREDITS:
Guest: Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai
Host: Advocate Arif Bookwala

Audio Podcast Narrator: Aditya Bapat

Editorial Guidance: Nitin Thakker
Special Thanks: Naushad Engineer & 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 : Nihar Temkar
Director and Editor: Jishnu Guha
Animation: Pratik Belote & Kurush Dubash
Camera Assistant: Ujjwal Lo
Project Coordinator: Natasha Vakil
Assistant Producer: Aditi Sutar
Studio: Island City Studios

Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai joins Arif Bookwala to share his remarkable journey from a municipal primary school to Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India. Drawing on the socio-economic philosophy of his father, R.S. Gavai, and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Justice Gavai speaks of tackling the nation's biggest legal controversies. He offers insider perspectives on the collegium system, his stance on the creamy layer in reservations, and his landmark judgment halting the executive overreach of bulldozer justice. He reflects on high-profile political bails and highlights why courts must remain independent guardians of the rule of law.
CREDITS: Guest: Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai Host: Advocate Arif Bookwala
Audio Podcast Narrator: Aditya Bapat
Editorial Guidance: Nitin Thakker Special Thanks: Naushad Engineer &amp; Firoz Bharucha Concept &amp; Creative Producer: Aditya Bapat
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 : Nihar Temkar Director and Editor: Jishnu Guha Animation: Pratik Belote &amp; Kurush Dubash Camera Assistant: Ujjwal Lo Project Coordinator: Natasha Vakil Assistant Producer: Aditi Sutar Studio: Island City Studios

Justice B.R. Gavai Unfiltered with Arif Bookwala

In this episode, the 50th Chief Justice of India, Justice D.Y.  Chandrachud is in conversation with Senior Advocate and former President of the Bombay Bar Association, Mr. Rafique Dada. He reflects on the defining moments of his journey, from learning his craft at the feet of legal titans to delivering judgments that have redefined fundamental rights in modern India.





CREDITS:

Guest: Justice D.Y.  Chandrachud

Host: Mr. Rafique Dada.

 

Audio Podcast Narrator: Chetan Kapadia

 

Editorial Guidance: Nitin Thakker

Special Thanks: Naushad Engineer & 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 : Nihar Temkar

Director and Editor: Jishnu Guha

Animation: Pratik Belote & Kurush Dubash

Camera Assistant: Ujjwal Lo

Project Coordinator: Natasha Vakil

Assistant Producer: Rachna Sukuru

Studio: Canopy Studios

In this episode, the 50th Chief Justice of India, Justice D.Y.&nbsp; Chandrachud is in conversation with Senior Advocate and former President of the Bombay Bar Association, Mr. Rafique Dada. He reflects on the defining moments of his journey, from learning his craft at the feet of legal titans to delivering judgments that have redefined fundamental rights in modern India.
 
CREDITS:
Guest: Justice D.Y.&nbsp; Chandrachud
Host: Mr. Rafique Dada.
&nbsp;
Audio Podcast Narrator: Chetan Kapadia
&nbsp;
Editorial Guidance: Nitin Thakker
Special Thanks: Naushad Engineer &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 : Nihar Temkar
Director and Editor: Jishnu Guha
Animation: Pratik Belote &amp; Kurush Dubash
Camera Assistant: Ujjwal Lo
Project Coordinator: Natasha Vakil
Assistant Producer: Rachna Sukuru
Studio: Canopy Studios

Maharashtra’s Advocate General Dr Milind Sathe and Amit Desai talk Law and Politics

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