What does it mean to rise as a first-generation lawyer in India’s complex legal corridors, working under legends like Ram Jethmalani, Abhishek Manu Singhvi, and Aman Lekhi? In this episode, we sit down with Supreme Court Advocate Nipun Katyal, who has represented clients in some of India’s most high-profile cases—from corporate giants and political controversies to debates on rape laws, LGBTQ+ rights, and the value of unpaid labour.

Why This Episode Matters:

The Indian legal system is not just about laws on paper. It’s about power, privilege, justice, and survival. Through Nipun’s candid insights, we uncover:

• The realities of being a first-generation lawyer in a legacy-driven profession.
• The ethics of defending unpopular clients and why every citizen deserves representation.
• The urgent need for legal reforms—delays, pendency, and gender neutrality in laws.
• The everyday pressures and human stories behind high-profile trials.

This episode is a reality check on the justice system that governs our lives.

Inside the Legal System:

• Why persistence, ethics, and hard work are non-negotiable in law.
• The brutal truth about how delays often deny justice.
• Why rape laws must be made gender neutral.
• How legal protection for the LGBTQ+ community still falls short in lived reality.
• The urgent reform India needs: higher case disposal rates and accessible justice.
• Why every Indian must read and understand the Constitution of India.

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Nipun Katyal: https://www.instagram.com/advocate_nipunkatyal/ 

References:

NDPS Act, Dharavi Redevelopment Project, Ram Jethmalani, Abhishek Manu Singhvi, Aman Lekhi        

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