What reason did senior lawyer Dushyant Dave give for leaving his legal practice?
“We saw this even during Indira Gandhi’s tenure. Whenever a strong Prime Minister comes to power, the pressure on the judiciary increases.”
Lawyers don’t typically retire. However, after celebrating his 70th birthday a few days ago, Dushyant Dave announced his retirement.
Dushyant Dave has been one of India’s leading lawyers. He has argued many major cases, including the 2G scam, the Vyapam scam, and petitions against the abrogation of Article 370.
He has also been one of the most prominent critics of the government and the judiciary.
Watch this exclusive interview with Dushyant Dave.
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