Category: State Counsels
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“To be a lawyer is to fight for justice, stand for truth, and give strength to those who cannot fight for themselves.” – Dr. Milap Narayan Chopra, Deputy Government Counsel, Government of Rajasthan.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team Your academic credentials span law, commerce, business, and company secretaryship, culminating in a Ph.D. in Law. How has this multidisciplinary education shaped your approach to legal practice, especially at the intersection of law, business, and corporate governance? From the very first day of my law…
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“Practice in Environment law is not set like other fields, it’s evolving. Majority of the litigation is not statute based, but its based on the delegated legislation.” – Aniruddha Kulkarni, Standing Counsel for Environment and Climate Change Department, Government of Maharashtra.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team Coming from a commerce background, what inspired you to transition into the field of law? Were there any pivotal experiences that motivated this shift and shaped your early legal interests? I have been interested in nature and ecology since childhood. My grandfather served in the…
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Balancing Defense and Prosecution: A Legal Journey Through India’s High-Stakes Criminal Cases. – Akhand Pratap Singh, Special Public Prosecutor for Delhi Police.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team Sir we’ll start with a very prominent question of why and when you decided to do law after UPSC examinations, and what were the decisive moments that may have led you to choose law instead of what you were doing already. What ways do you…
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“Knowledge, reputation and success are built slowly, case by case, argument by argument.” – Tejasva Mehra, Practicing Advocate at Supreme Court of India.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team With almost a decade of experience and an established practice today, what initially inspired you to pursue a career in law? Was becoming a lawyer always part of your plan, or did you come to it gradually over time? I decided to pursue law relatively…
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“As a first-generation lawyer, I was driven by a desire to make a difference. My passion for justice and service has always been my guiding force.” – Gaurav Sharma, Independent practitioner at the Supreme Court of India & High Court of Delhi
This interview has been published by Namrata Singh and The SuperLawyer Team What inspired you to pursue a career in law, and how did your journey begin at the National Law Institute University, Bhopal? I was always inspired by a desire to make a difference, always had an interest in justice and fairness, and a passion for resolving…
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“Life is what happens to you when you are busy making other plans” – From Medicine to Mastery in Law: Rajvendra Sarswat, Independent practitioner & Senior Standing Counsel for Union of India
This interview has been published by Namrata Singh and The SuperLawyer Team Could you please help our readers get to know you better by sharing how you came into the field of law? We’d love to hear about your journey, who inspired you to join the legal profession, and the challenges you faced initially. Many of us will…
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“The legal profession requires tireless dedication in the first five years, but it rewards you with identity and success that cannot be easily taken away,” – Nattasha Garg, Independent Practitioner & Special Counsel for Enforcement Directorate
This interview has been published by Namrata Singh and The SuperLawyer Team How did your journey into law begin? Please walk us through your journey from college to where you are. What were the challenges you faced along the way? And what inspired you to specialize in disputes and commercial litigation? I hail from a small town, Siliguri…
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“Pro bono cases are like repaying the unseen debt from society. It’s our obligation to give back.” – Prabhu Prasanna Behera, Central Government Counsel & Founder at Office of Prabhu Prasanna Behra and Associates
This interview has been published by Namrata Singh and The SuperLawyer Team As a first-generation lawyer, what motivated you to choose law as your career path? Were there any particular mentors or figures who played a significant role in guiding and supporting you on your journey to success? When I was in School, particularly in Std. VI, we…
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“As a Panel Advocate, I developed ethical practising skills and increased my corporate legal field knowledge.” – From Ayurveda to Advocacy: The Transformative Journey of Deen Dayal Purohit, Advocate at the Jaipur High Court & Purohit & Associates,
This interview has been published by Namrata Singh and The SuperLawyer Team Could you please introduce yourself to our readers and walk us through your journey? Also before pursuing your LL.B., you completed a diploma in Ayurveda Ratna. What motivated you to switch to law after seven years in Ayurveda? What inspired you to pursue law? Yes, I’ll feel…
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“A meaningful legal career is not just about financial success… It’s about using your legal expertise to make a difference.” – Geetika Jain, Senior Legal Analyst at APCFSS Government of Andhra Pradesh.
This interview has been published by Namrata Singh and The SuperLawyer Team Reflecting on your journey, what inspired you to pursue a career in law, and could you share some of the challenges you faced in the early stages of your career? How did you overcome them, and what lessons did you learn along the way? It was…