A Summer’s Tail

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Recently, while at the Delhi High Court, I overheard a young lawyer remark, “This coat and heat will be the death of me.” At first, this comment might seem like it came from someone privileged, especially compared to the daily wage workers and policemen enduring the same sweltering conditions. However, the truth is that this summer…

Oh! The Judgment of Value

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Payal Chawla The fee schedule of a senior counsel circulating on social media has stirred considerable debate, highlighting an unsettling intrusion into his privacy. Equally disturbing though, were the oblique remarks and memes shedding light on a skewed perception of success and remuneration for lawyers. While we are happy to celebrate the fortunes of business…