Friday, March 22, 2013

WOMEN AND PREJUDICE

Role of Lawyers, Judges and Courts in Women Empowerment


This article explains the historical background of International Women's Day (IWD) and is an introduction to a workshop  on  Women Empowerment.

This speech was delivered in a workshop 'Role of lawyers, judges and courts in women's empowerment' held by Chhattisgarh State Legal Services Authority on 17.03.2013 at the Chhattisgarh High Court, Bilaspur

Sunday, March 17, 2013

RESPECTING THE OLD


This article refers to the history and functions of Bar Council as well as duties and traditions of a lawyer.
This speech was delivered on 16.03.2013 in a function organised by Chhattisgarh State Bar Council to felicitate the lawyers completing 50 years of practice. 
Gulliver in discussion with Houyhnhnms (1856 lllustration by J.J. Grandville.) courtesy Wikipedia

Don't Be Overwhelmed By Precedents

This is the fifth post of the series 'Advice to Young Judges'. It advises them that the precedents are good guide, but judges may no...