The quote you never quote!
The instructing Counsel (TIC) : Sir, it would be great if you are flexible on the fee. Me: But I have not even quoted the fee as I let the instructing counsel decide. TIC: I was told you are very expensive and so I had to ask you that. The word is out there! Me:…
Can professional platforms ever become political?
Well it always has been I guess given that law is intertwined with politics. The radical change that is happening across the horizon is fascinating! Exciting times ahead filled with hope. P.s: 🙂 at a time where you question everything you stood by or just justify everything that is now!!
The (Murphy’s) law and I.
Me: “my lord the position of law is such that the judge ought not to have entertained the plea as the lis is barred by law” Court: “maybe. Stay on deposit (in crores)” Me: “it is the law” Court : “maybe but it is the court’s discretion to impose conditions for stay” Another day, same…
Elections amidst the “elite”?
The election season is here , from the Bar council to the Bar association to the state assembly elections. Oh! You may think there is a stark difference between the first two and the last . The “politics” within emerges the winner, unites ‘em all and battle lines are drawn on and off courts! #elections…
The distinct District Courts
Some of the best times have been at District Courts. So much so that I am sometimes in awe and sometimes jealous of those who get to practice there. I do have some experiences that I rather forget as well, no doubt. A SC judge recently mentioned that Delhi is not India and India’s legal…
The Converse
If the Courts interfering with awards and mooting settlement in arbitration is noticed across the board like a regular suit as mentioned earlier, I understand that Supreme Court recently interfered with an award which was a result of settlement between parties (Conciliation) which became final after being confirmed upto the Supreme Court itself. Now how…
Unsettling the awards- the novel way to moot settlement.
Here is the new deal in unsettling awards across the country! Don’t interfere with awards normally and god forbid that happens in a case where it shouldn’t have happened, there is an appeal to reverse it or so you think! You are persuaded to buy peace by settlement between parties so that you don’t leave…
Not so young – learning continues
From the youngest SC to a not so young SC, entering the fourth year on 12.1.2026. Sometimes I feel time flew but I shudder to state the same when it comes to the “experiences”. Learning? For sure! #ramblingsofaSC
Let the ramblings in the profession continue!
that’s a wish for New Year’s Eve from a fellow colleague. Now wait, are you wishing me well? One thing I did do right just before the year ended was to return some engagements of those who could not get my name right! Some respite there from – rambling. #ramblingsofaSC #newyear indeed #returnofthedragon #Whatsinaname!
The Tight Rope Saga
The temptation to set aside awards which are unconscionable despite them actually not fitting into any of the “pin holes” as enunciated in the #ArbitrationAct ( a clinical approach can carefully pin them down into such compartments to justify the setting aside) Vs The routine mundane approach of not setting aside awards simply because of…