Behind the Bookshelves is a brand-new segment where we delve into the reading habits of trailblazers and news makers from across the legal fraternity..Our guest on this edition of Behind the Bookshelves is none other than Dr Abhishek Manu Singhvi. He is a Senior Advocate, third term Rajya Sabha Member, National spokesperson for the Congress Party, former chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Law, and a jurist of eminence..He spoke to Bar & Bench about the evolution of his love affair with books, and how despite not being very well written, some books can cast a spell on you. [Watch Video].Gopal Subramanium is a name that barely needs an introduction. He has served as Solicitor General of India, assisted the Supreme Court in several matters of grave national importance, and has borne witness to the twists and turns in India’s legal history from a front row seat.He was kind enough to agree to be our first guest on "Behind the Bookshelves".[Watch Video].Our guest on the second episode of 'Behind the Bookshelves' was distinguished Senior Advocate Raju Ramachandran. Known for his unimpeachable erudition, he is also a columnist of rare maturity whose compelling views set in print are hard to refute.[Watch video].Our guest on the third episode of Behind the Bookshelves is part of a rare breed in the legal profession.Composure, gentlemanliness, erudition and balance are some of the words that come to mind when asked to list some of Darius Khambata's qualities. Several "learned friends" from across the Bar, however, will tell you that if you take this as a sign of weakness "you will be shredded into smithereens". Metaphorically, of course..Khaitan & Co Partner Nandini Khaitan caught up with Khambata, and chatted with him about his passion for reading, travel, the culinary arts, music and a whole lot more.Inputs from Varun Chirumamilla[Watch video]
Behind the Bookshelves is a brand-new segment where we delve into the reading habits of trailblazers and news makers from across the legal fraternity..Our guest on this edition of Behind the Bookshelves is none other than Dr Abhishek Manu Singhvi. He is a Senior Advocate, third term Rajya Sabha Member, National spokesperson for the Congress Party, former chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Law, and a jurist of eminence..He spoke to Bar & Bench about the evolution of his love affair with books, and how despite not being very well written, some books can cast a spell on you. [Watch Video].Gopal Subramanium is a name that barely needs an introduction. He has served as Solicitor General of India, assisted the Supreme Court in several matters of grave national importance, and has borne witness to the twists and turns in India’s legal history from a front row seat.He was kind enough to agree to be our first guest on "Behind the Bookshelves".[Watch Video].Our guest on the second episode of 'Behind the Bookshelves' was distinguished Senior Advocate Raju Ramachandran. Known for his unimpeachable erudition, he is also a columnist of rare maturity whose compelling views set in print are hard to refute.[Watch video].Our guest on the third episode of Behind the Bookshelves is part of a rare breed in the legal profession.Composure, gentlemanliness, erudition and balance are some of the words that come to mind when asked to list some of Darius Khambata's qualities. Several "learned friends" from across the Bar, however, will tell you that if you take this as a sign of weakness "you will be shredded into smithereens". Metaphorically, of course..Khaitan & Co Partner Nandini Khaitan caught up with Khambata, and chatted with him about his passion for reading, travel, the culinary arts, music and a whole lot more.Inputs from Varun Chirumamilla[Watch video]
