“No part of the law can be learnt exclusively through study – practise is always essential”. This profound truth lies at the heart of In Search of Courtroom Ethics, a unique part-memoir and part-guide-book that boldly addresses the familiar conflict between personal morality and professional ethics faced by every lawyer.
Drawing inspiration from illuminating incidents like Sir Edward Marshall Hall’s refusal to shake an acquitted client’s hand—a gesture not “included in the etiquette of the Bar”—this book masterfully weaves compelling narratives around vital legal principles. Readers will follow “the Tusker,” the author’s well-earned moniker reflecting their plain-speaking and adherence to the straight path of the law, gaining invaluable, non-textbook insight into the intricacies of the Indian legal system.
Through thoughtful meditations and entertaining anecdotes “ripped straight out of the strange and wonderful world of the trial courts,” the author explores the nuanced interplay of duty, morality, skill, and deference crucial for a successful legal career. This is a book crafted not to spoon-feed information, but to encourage independent thought and create knowledge, leaving readers with questions that foster their own rumination.
For practising lawyers, it offers a deep reflection on their craft; for law students, a forearmed glimpse into their future; and for the general reader, a fascinating window into the often-opaque world of justice. As the author states, ethics are not taught in classrooms but are “imparted through conduct, not instruction; through example and inspiration”.
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