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Bombay Bar Association

Bombay Bar Association

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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.

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Episodes
  • Justice D.Y. Chandrachud | The cause of justice must rank higher than individual interests
    Nov 27 2025

    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

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    51 mins
  • The Living History of the Bombay Bar | Avinash Rana & Janak Dwarkadas
    Nov 21 2025

    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

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    41 mins
  • Justice Abhay Oka: The Conscience-Keeper
    Sep 19 2025

    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

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    41 mins
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