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 of 98, Mr. Rana continues to come to court with undiminished vigour and conviction. Beyond the courtroom, he is celebrated for revealing the human dimension of the law: its personalities, its untold anecdotes, and the legacies that too often lie dormant in dusty archives.





CREDITS:

Guest: Mr. Avinash Rana

Host: Mr. Janak Dwarkadas

 

Audio Podcast Narrator: Firoz Bharucha

 

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: Island City Studios

 

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&rsquo;s political and legal history. After more than seven decades at the Bar and at the remarkable age of 98, Mr. Rana continues to come to court with undiminished vigour and conviction. Beyond the courtroom, he is celebrated for revealing the human dimension of the law: its personalities, its untold anecdotes, and the legacies that too often lie dormant in dusty archives.
 
CREDITS:
Guest: Mr. Avinash Rana
Host: Mr. Janak Dwarkadas
&nbsp;
Audio Podcast Narrator: Firoz Bharucha
&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: Island City Studios
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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.

Bombay Bar Association

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

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

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

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 appetite for reading and the law. He speaks about his years at the Bombay High Court, where his reputation for fairness and meticulous preparation grew, and his time as Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court, navigating the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. He also shares insights from his tenure at the Supreme Court, where his judgments consistently upheld individual rights and strengthened constitutional principles.





CREDITS:

Guest: Justice Abhay Oka

Host: Justice Farhan Dubash

 

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

Studio: Island City Studios

Justice Abhay Shreeniwas Oka&rsquo;s judicial journey is defined by discipline, clarity, and an unwavering commitment to constitutional values.
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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 appetite for reading and the law. He speaks about his years at the Bombay High Court, where his reputation for fairness and meticulous preparation grew, and his time as Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court, navigating the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. He also shares insights from his tenure at the Supreme Court, where his judgments consistently upheld individual rights and strengthened constitutional principles.
 
CREDITS:
Guest: Justice Abhay Oka
Host: Justice Farhan Dubash
&nbsp;
Audio Podcast Narrator: Aditya Bapat
&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
Studio: Island City Studios

Justice Abhay Oka: The Conscience-Keeper

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 courtroom advocacy, and the ability to see law not merely as text, but as a living tool of justice.

In this episode, he opens up to Senior Advocate Chetan Kapadia, Justice Lalit began his career in the Bombay High Court before moving to Delhi to work under the legendary Soli Sorabjee. His courtroom advocacy, especially in criminal law, earned him a stellar reputation for precision and restraint. Appointed Senior Advocate in 2004, he would go on to represent the CBI in the high-profile 2G spectrum cases before his elevation to the bench in 2014.

As a judge of the Supreme Court, Justice Lalit was known for his lucid reasoning, respect for individual rights, and balanced approach to complex legal questions. Whether it was his stance on procedural safeguards in SC/ST Act cases, nuanced views on sentencing in death penalty matters, or his role in the landmark Triple Talaq judgment, his opinions always reflected a deep commitment to justice — not just in form, but in substance.

 

CREDITS:

Guest: Justice Uday Lalit

Host: Chetan Kapadia

 

Audio Podcast Narrator: Firoz Bharucha

 

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

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 courtroom advocacy, and the ability to see law not merely as text, but as a living tool of justice.
In this episode, he opens up to Senior Advocate Chetan Kapadia, Justice Lalit began his career in the Bombay High Court before moving to Delhi to work under the legendary Soli Sorabjee. His courtroom advocacy, especially in criminal law, earned him a stellar reputation for precision and restraint. Appointed Senior Advocate in 2004, he would go on to represent the CBI in the high-profile 2G spectrum cases before his elevation to the bench in 2014.
As a judge of the Supreme Court, Justice Lalit was known for his lucid reasoning, respect for individual rights, and balanced approach to complex legal questions. Whether it was his stance on procedural safeguards in SC/ST Act cases, nuanced views on sentencing in death penalty matters, or his role in the landmark Triple Talaq judgment, his opinions always reflected a deep commitment to justice &mdash; not just in form, but in substance.
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CREDITS:
Guest: Justice Uday Lalit
Host: Chetan Kapadia
&nbsp;
Audio Podcast Narrator: Firoz Bharucha
&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

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