| Highlights | - Enrolled with the Bar in 1978 to begin his legal practice in Ahmedabad, specializing in civil and constitutional matters.
- Expanded his practice to Delhi in 1980, regularly appearing before the Supreme Court of India.
- Focused on pivotal constitutional and public interest matters during his tenure at the Supreme Court.
- Appointed as Senior Advocate by the Supreme Court of India in 1994 and recognized for his contributions to constitutional law, public interest litigation, and human rights.
- Served as a member of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) in 2004, promoting free legal aid and accessible justice.
- Elected as President of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) three times in 2014, 2019, and 2020, and retired from this role in January 2021.
- Announced his retirement from legal practice in July 2025 after 48 years, aiming to make way for younger lawyers.
- Practiced in the Gujarat High Court until 1986, then moved to Delhi to expand his practice.
- Regularly appeared before the Supreme Court of India in constitutional, public law, and fundamental rights matters.
- Served as a member of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) from 2004 to 2008, promoting free legal aid and accessible justice.
- Served as President of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) three times.
- Actively participated in international commercial arbitration, serving on the Governing Board of the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), the Board of Directors of the American Arbitration Association (AAA), and the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA).
- Regularly contributed to leading newspapers and appeared on television debates on major public issues.
- Provided pro bono legal services to citizens and supported relief efforts during natural calamities and the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Retired from legal practice in 2025 after 48 years at the Bar.
- Expanded his practice to Delhi in the mid-1980s, regularly appearing before the Supreme Court of India.
- Designated as Senior Advocate by the Supreme Court of India in 1998, recognized for his contributions to constitutional law, public interest litigation, and human rights.
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