Bombay Bar Association Presidents Roundtable

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 prac…

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

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…

Justice B.R. Gavai Unfiltered with Arif Bookwala

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…

Justice D.Y. Chandrachud | The cause of justice must rank higher than individual interests

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 delive…

The Living History of the Bombay Bar | Avinash Rana & Janak Dwarkadas

In this special episode, we are joined by two stalwarts of the Bombay Bar, Mr. Avinash Rana and Mr. Janak Dwarkadas. Through the extraordinary recollections of Mr. Rana, we turn the pages of our nation’s political and legal history. After more than seven decades at the Bar and at the remarkable age…

Justice Abhay Oka: The Conscience-Keeper

Justice Abhay Shreeniwas Oka’s judicial journey is defined by discipline, clarity, and an unwavering commitment to constitutional values.   In this episode, speaking with our Honorary Secretary, Farhan Dubash, Justice Oka reflects on his early practice in Thane and the influences that shaped his …

Justice Uday Lalit - 49th Chief Justice of India | Jurist, Mentor, Reformer

Justice Uday Umesh Lalit's career embodies a rare blend of technical legal brilliance, ethical conviction, and reformist vision. Rising directly from the Bar to Supreme Court Bench a path reserved for only a select few. He brought with him the sharpness of a practicing lawyer, the discipline of cou…

Activist, Legislator, Judge: Justice Ferdino Rebello speaks

In this episode Justice Rebello is in conversation with Naushad Engineer, Senior Advocate. He recounts his journey, which includes a stint as an activist, a legislator elected during the post-Emergency Janata wave in 1977, and leader of movements like the Goa fishermen’s agitation, which even led t…

The Making of a Counsel: Soli Dastur Reflects

In this special episode, we host Mr. Soli Dastur, one of India’s most esteemed and influential tax counsel. Widely respected for his exceptional legal acumen, unwavering integrity, and decades of mentorship within the legal and tax communities, Mr. Dastur reflects on his remarkable journey through …

Justice Ajit Prakash Shah - In Defence of the Voiceless

In this episode of the Bombay Bar Association Podcast, we are joined by Justice A.P. Shah, one of India’s most respected jurists and a champion of progressive constitutionalism. A former Chief Justice of the Delhi and Madras High Courts and Chairman of the 20th Law Commission, Justice Shah shares i…