Bar at Law by Shivani Dewalla

In conversation with diversity and inclusion expert , Mr. Akshay Tyagi from Keshav Suri Foundation , an initiative of Lalit group of hotels. We converse over creating an equitable place accepting and welcoming diversity. We discuss the hits and misses of the Transgender Persons Act with a hope that international standards are mapped in place someday. At the end , we conclude that each and every being has a right to live with dignity irrespective of how they identify themselves which in true sense would reinstate the ideals of equality inscribed in the constitution. Follow me on https://instagram.com/bar_at_law_?utm_medium=copy_link for updates on latest episodes.

Divorce isn't such a tragedy , nobody ever died of divorce ! In Conversation with Ms. Nandita Rao , Additional Standing Counsel (Cri) Govt. Of Delhi, we talk about the Divorce laws in India and the many taboos prefixed with it. We assess the domestic violence statistics which has risen sharply during the pandemic and it's in toto effect on the divorce petitions being filed. We walk through the process of mutual and contested divorce and discuss how the courts have brought about a positive change with expansion of the term cruelty to include marital rape thus writing it in black and white that consent matters ! While discussing the progressive changes in muslim divorce law we discuss how mediation has evolved and it's role in saving an irrevertible breakdown of marriage. Studying the portrayal of divorced protagonists on screen we trace it's effect on societal perception of divorce.

In episode 4 of Bar at Law I talk with internationally famed journalist Mr.Amitoj Singh on the issue of Responsible Journalism - Media Trial and Press Ethics. Starting our dialogue from the issue of whether self regulation for media is enough to tackle the woes of fake news , sensationalism and biased journalism we stop on the next milestone to debate on the issue of yellow journalism and the trp race , we further draw an analysis of how the polarization of news channels blurs the thin line between freedom of press and control on free speech. On our final stop we examine whether media trial is a bad word ? Was the Sushant Rajput case highlighted to divert the attention from an ongoing pandemic ?

Lastly we take notes on how much should we absorb from a news channel.

Tune in to listen Mr. Singh draw from his experiences on covering the storming of US Capitol , reporting the ISIS Iraq conflict to interviewing the late Sushant Singh Rajput.

If I were to tell you, that you are constantly being monitored. It is known whom you talk to, how many hours you are on phone and how frequently you interact, is all on record. Let me go a step further and fuel your fears, not only are you monitored but influenced, influenced to pay heed to advanced targeting and paid advertisements. Tune in to hear me talk with Mr.Rohin Garg, from Internet freedom foundation over the much contentious issue of Digital Privacy.

We discuss the hits and misses of the draft Personal Data Protection Bill , the truth of the promised encryption of the many social media platforms and persuasive technology making us a victim of dooms scrolling.

With the development in scientific temper, Law’s Jurisdiction has increased and expanded its horizons , reaching even to the most private sphere of an Individual, his Mental State. With the ever increasing rate of suicide and people under depression, it’s nothing but imperative for both a Legal Professional and a Lay man to understand the Nuances of Mental Health, to better appreciate real life scenarios leading to suicide attempts . We are In Conversation with Dr. Poonam Phogat , Professor , Delhi University, trying to understand the above lying peculiarities, in the Light of recent developments of The Mental Healthcare Act. The Conversation leads us towards a improved perspective towards Mental Health Care.

The power of conversation unleashes ! Presenting to you the first episode graced by Mr. Vatsalya Vigya , Advocate on Record , Supreme Court of India. We trace the journey of a young litigating lawyer to bar. Starting from Internship choices to deciding upon the level of forum to begin practicing in , we go on to discuss the controversy surrounding the filing system and the initially less paid but eventually rewarding practice at the bar. We stop to discuss whether sharing a favourable judgement on social media amounts to solicitation , listening Mr. Vigya recount his experience of representing his first client we graph the steep curve of learning and listening .