Pranit Kulkarni: Inside Indian Law, Legal Life and Stories

In this episode of Panoptic Conversations, we hang out with our incredibly talented friend Pranit Kulkarni. Not only is he a counsel at the Bombay High Court ⚖️, but he also holds a master's degree in Law from University of Cambridge, bachelor's in Law from IIT Kharagpur and has an engineering background—talk about versatile! 🎓

We dive headfirst into the labyrinth of India's legal system, breaking down its structure and the unique challenges it throws at budding lawyers. Pranit spills the beans on his journey from the world of engines and cars to courtrooms and case files. Get ready for some insider tips, courtroom anecdotes, and a peek into the life of a modern-day lawyer. 🕵️‍♂️

Whether you're a law geek or just curious about the legal world, this episode is packed with insights, laughter, and a few surprises.🎙️

Read about Indian laws ⚖️

1. https://www.indiacode.nic.in/

2. https://sansad.in/phistory#mainContent

3. https://njdg.ecourts.gov.in/njdgnew/index.php

Books 📖

1. Court on Trial: A Data-Driven Account of the Supreme Court of India (https://amzn.in/d/0fxI7Ihx)

2. Roses in December- an autobiography (https://amzn.in/d/0ehRLElf)

3. Judges of the Supreme Court of India (https://amzn.in/d/01YoFyho)

4. Supreme Whispers (https://amzn.in/d/06wWXZd0)

Games 🎮

1. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney

Too long? Jump to your favourite part

(0:00) Pranit's Intro

(02:36) Peculiarities of Indian Judicial System

(6:44) Process of Law and Solving a Case

(13:40) The Many Different Courts of Justice

(18:59) Writ Jurisdiction of the High Court

(20:53) Benches of High Courts

(26:37) Colonial Hangover and Changing the System

(28:15) Common Law vs Civil Law

(34:11) Law and History

(35:56) What's a Privy Council?

(38:13) Visit to Cambridge and Historic Buildings

(42:00) Masters at Cambridge

(43:25) What Made You Choose Law?

(46:59) Prominent Institutes for Law

(47:54) What is Taught at Law School?

(49:22) Engineer vs Lawyer

(54:19) Patent Law India vs the World

(57:29) Different Types of IP Law

(01:00:16) Notable Cases from Personal Experience

(01:03:13) Common Trademark Infringement Cases

(01:06:49) Caveat Emptor or Responsibility of Consumer

(01:08:29) Career in Law

(01:12:35) Importance of Tags and Internships in Early Career Law

(01:15:42) How to Decide if Law is for You?

(01:17:43) Financial Realities of a Career in Law

(01:25:24) Old Wine in New Bottle - Reform in Indian Law

(01:29:15) Constitution is the Foundation, New Laws are the Apartments

(01:34:27) Basic Structure of the Constitution

(01:37:12) Law College Fun

(01:39:39) Impact of Technology on Practice of Law

(01:43:20) Reading List of Avid Law Enthusiasts

(01:49:23) AI in Law

(01:57:05) Amul Domain Name Scam: Challenges in Enforcing Technology Law

(02:03:09) Responsibility of the Court and Impact of Decisions

(02:06:33) What is a Day in the Life of a Lawyer?

(02:09:54) Emotions of a lawyer

(02:10:51) Lawyers: Morals vs Duty

(02:16:33) Lawyers and Fun?

(02:18:41) Closing Remarks and Advice for Young Lawyers