"The art of cross-examination is dead."
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- Speaking about contemporaries at the Bar, senior advocate and former Minister for Law and Justice, Ram Jethmalani said, "Amongst the youngsters, Palkhiwala was one. He was a couple of years senior to me in age but not very much senior to me in the profession because I had started much earlier in life. He was a bit of a prodigy. Others included Mr. Chandrachud -- who went on to become the Chief Justice of India, The Lulla brothers -- one on the civil side and one on the criminal side, and Abdul Rehman".
Speaking about the Nanavati trial and his induction into criminal law, he said, "I entered criminal law from the very first day of my life in Karachi. I had never speclised in criminal law. A criminal case attracts great public attention, since people get involved in the criminal history of other people. My father was a criminal lawyer, my grandfather was a criminal lawyer. So I have no difficulty in saying that I gravitated to the criminal side right from the beginning and it was in my genes. I did get involved in some very important cases right in the beginning of my career in Bombay. The Mahalakshmi temple dacoity case, the bank dacoity case..."
"To argue a case before a jury is a much different kettle of fish than arguing before a judge. There your eloquence, oratory, dramatics, understanding of a layman's mind are things you learn from watching great masters. Fortunately, today Indian lawyer does not have to face a jury trial. I believe that the same thing to some extent is a great asset even when you are appearing before a judge. But the heart of success in the legal profession is industry...industry...industry. It is meant for people who work hard."
"The art of cross-examination is dead. Trials hardly take place; they do not even take place continuously. Trials go on for years and years. Justice does not depend merely on law, it also depends on facts. Unfortunately in this country, people lie a little more than in other countries. You have to extract truth from some very unwilling witnesses. The profession is not in the trim shape as it should be; it is in a very bad shape".
He also spoke about the conduct of trials in the full glare of the media. "You do not have to isolate yourself from public opinion. Do not be influenced by adverse public criticism. I am also in politics; I cannot be totally insensitive to public opinion. The media is becoming terribly invasive and intrusive. There are cases of miscarriage of justice purely because of press action. In legal theory they say it is the jury that is influenced by media, judges are not. This is a fallacy. The judges are as human as any juror can be. However well trained the judges are, be sure that they are influenced by the press. The media becomes partisan and almost mean and cruel sometimes".
What a profound memory. Simply extraordinary and exceptional. Rest in peace sir 🙏🏻. You are an inspiration for us all.
Justice does not depend merely on law ...it depend on fact.
Best part of this conversation.
Respect , Ram Jethmalini . Great criminal lawyer, YET , he serves the poor , who can't afford his massive fee's . His eloquence is a great asset to India .
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I would have hired a CRIMINAL lawyer. Not just a criminal lawyer.
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Never caught because of his master mind.
@@keyboardwarrior.2741 saul❤️
Really Mr. Jethmalani is roll model for young lawyers
He speaks with such ease to the interviewers shows the most important aspect of his life is experience, no doubt he is highly experienced and knows everything about legal system of India . To be a good advocate, you need to have ease of mind and body.
No comments can be offered. All he says in this video are absolutely true and nothing but truth.
I am a Supreme Court and I fought a case against Jethmalani.
After the case he said to me that after a long time I've heard a great argument.
😂
Ram Jethmalani was real life Harvey Spectre.
Specter is usually a Solicitor.
@@amulyamishra5745 yaa i mean but u do Gist of it..
Jethmalani is bigger than Spector....
My dad is a renowned criminal lawyer and always consider mt. Jethmalaani as his idol, me as a lawyer I consider both of them as my idol, there was only one ram jethmalaani and there won't be any other like him ever
one of the brilliant lawyer of our country
Admirable
Proud To be A sindhi love from sindh Dadu💖
His eloquence is admirable but his real forte was cross examination.
It's interesting how one past sometimes determines ones future especially of this person coming from a long line of a criminal lawyers.
This is the best interview I have enjoyed among all other interviews which are mostly politics oriented.
an encouraging speech for the upcoming lawyers, he is a brilliant lawyer indeed
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These videos are gold ✨
I love your sir on your words on Legal Industry as a whole not only domestic as well to the universe as well
One can follow his foot prints to get success as a Criminal lawyer
A good Interview of Senior Advocate Shri Ram Jethmalani. Regards Ambrish Tandon Advocate Special Public Prosecutor Central Excise Custums Service Tax Kanpur
Great people like Ram Jethmalani....never dies.
My salute to the Great Lawyer.
The eminent supreme hero of judiciary and great advocate of the great our country🎉🎉✌✌🙏
Great Sir
Times have come wherein you need not know law to become a successful Lawyer. Litigious community are approaching the Layers of their caste and incompetence of judges has added a fuel to the fire. Judiciary has gone to dogs!
Excellent video
very impressed and liked it
TQ sir for your information and good guidance
Great
Rest in peace sir.god of legal practitioner of criminal case.
Tremendous temperament and techniques
RIP sir
Rest in peace sir🌼🌼🌼
My idols
KING OF SPADES
We can proud our country give this type of great lawyer R. j millani.
Nice
MAA mama..
Please contact Mr. J, dude why are you asking silly questions here ?
08:13 save ur tym
Thanks
Great lawyer who once said that Ram whom we Indians consider lord was a fictional character.
Ramayan is fictional drama.
Ram Jethmalani was great rationalist.
Then why the fuck he was named after Rama!?
Good #smartelawyer
RIP..!
Wow beautiful Police
We lost the kohinoor.
I am proud to be Advocate
Its true to be a great lawyer in all respect, he must come from a trial court.
So searching for it.
RIP
I love ram
Rip Big Daddy of criminal Law Practice.
Wow before Janma saj..
professionalism at its best...just do ur job no nonense so called adarshwadi shit...#greatman
sir 🙏i necessary your help
May I help you ?
7 pusto ko bech k bhi iske fees nahi de sakte 😂
@@muchbetter6671 ऐसी क्या बात हाै ?
@@ganeshbanerjee9841 mein jethmalani ki fees ki baat kar raha hu
@@ganeshbanerjee9841 i heard he takes lakhs of.rupees for one hearing😂
Mahesh Chourasia from Jabalpur
Wanting of them DD
Those who invest in a litigation, in particular of public interest with high stakes are expecting a return on their investment.
Now imagine if that investment is sourced from the Press world, what could be the implications on the matter appearing before a court of law!
Additionally, one must also take into consideration the ramifications from the possibility of covert gambling and public betting on the outcome of the matter!
11:36 press is pathetic in India. Highly influenced by politics
Comments by Sidhesh Patil - Has Mr. Jethmalani never envisaged the competency of dispensing justice within a gender other than male? He seem to attribute the court with a male gender by suggesting 'He the Judge'. I notice prevalence of bias in his speech. Could it be a case of unconscious bias?
Super information sir
He is old
More proof
Parents ems
Cancer Doctor, fees are too high irrespective of result....
Without interest
Sleeping 2d
Making story
Their is nothing to be proof
Nice