My Legal Journey: Practice, Philosophy, and Process

A closer look at my preparation process. I believe the basic framework for any talk has to happen with pen and paper before it is typed out. It is a crucial step for memory formation and encoding new information.

I almost always say yes to guest lectures, even late at night, because teaching feels like a part of my heritage. Here I am preparing for a lecture on prison laws and recent landmark bail judgments for LLM students at Parul University.

A candid shot during a late-night virtual lecture. Sharing knowledge about prison reforms, solitary confinement, and the right to a speedy trial is something I am passionate about, as it connects directly to human rights and justice.

A screenshot from the virtual Q&A session with Parul University. Lecturing to LLM students is less about being outwitted and more about a mutual sharing of knowledge and experience. It is always a rewarding exchange.

I am a great admirer of Justice Stephen Breyer's work. In his book, he emphasizes that the Supreme Court's power comes from public trust, not politics, and that a judge's most difficult task is not forming an opinion, but being capable of changing it.

My book haul from a trip to the US included works on Scalia, RBG, and the death penalty. Both Justice Scalia and Justice Ginsburg are inspiring in their own ways, and their famous friendship shows that jurisprudential differences do not have to create personal divides.

C.S. Lewis was right, you can never have a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough. Here I am revisiting the Criminal Manual, a constant companion for my litigation work and lectures, with a comforting cup of chai.

Building a personal library is a lifelong pursuit. Reading judgments is as important as reading daily news, and I learned the art of creating a repository of important cases from my seniors early in my career.

Books and flowers are a delight, and a book bouquet is an especially thoughtful gift. Books are my most effortless companions, and the silent conversations I have with them are precious.