Senior advocate and former Supreme Court Bar Association president Dushyant Dave has announced his retirement from legal practice, after 48 years. He announced his decision via a WhatsApp message.
“After having spent 48 glorious years at the Bar and having just celebrated my 70th wonderful birthday, I have decided to quit the profession of law,” Dave shared in the message.
Why did Dushyant Dave quit legal practice?
Speaking about quitting the legal profession after over four decades, Dave said there was no specific reason for his decision except that he wants to make way for younger people, reported legal news outlet Bar and Bench.
The former Supreme Court Bar Association president also said that he will not be making any exception even if there are important matters.
Dushyant Dave’s legal career
Dave was born on October 27, 1954. In 1978, he began his legal practice in Gujarat, and later moved to Delhi in the mid-80s to become a top lawyer in the Supreme Court. He was designated a senior advocate by the Supreme Court in 1998.
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