First published on LiveLaw The Journey of a civil case isn’t a straight road where you start from a particular point and reach your final destination, without any interruptions. Rather a civil case is like one of those tedious Haryana Roadway’s bus journeys - with multiple halts - before it reaches its final destination. A … Continue reading The Art of Writing Orders in Civil Cases
Diary of a Young Judge
ON THE LEGALITY AND PROPRIETY OF DISHA RAVI’S ARREST, POLICE CUSTODY AND THE LAW OF SEDITION
A chat with The Logical Indian on the legality and propriety of Disha Ravi's arrest, police remand, and the law of Sedition. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4zFiFeyYsY
MASTERCLASS ON HOW TO DEFEND AND PROSECUTE CRIMINAL CASES FOR YOUNG DEFENCE COUNSEL AND LAW STUDENTS
Journey of a civil case. (from filing of plaint to execution) (Webinar)
A Masterclass on the journey of a civil case as it passes through various stages of litigation process. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSkKNOtb1tg&t=943s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAcZg8dfU3U&t=2524s
The Art of Justicing: The Story of Justice Gita Mittal
First published on Bar and Bench A call from the High Court is a big thing, whoever and wherever one is – in life. Especially when you are a 25-year-old Magistrate, and it is your parent High Court. It fills you with excitement and dread. One late afternoon, during my stint as a Magistrate at Dwarka Courts, … Continue reading The Art of Justicing: The Story of Justice Gita Mittal
A few words for the young litigator…
I distinctly remember. This was 2011. This was one of my first mandates, as a freshly minted 21 year old lawyer. I read and prepared for days. The research was reasonably good. I also had a proper speech in place. The speech had a beginning, a middle, and an end; it was also full of … Continue reading A few words for the young litigator…