He further said that legal profession is not about self or individual service, but it is a mode of public service to cater to the needs of the people and, therefore, lawyers must play a transformative role by meaningfully engaging with the society at large.
“It is my hope that all lawyers will utilise their positions to benefit society, aid those in need, defend their client’s interests, and most importantly – uphold the Constitution of India, as the actions of lawyers in the present will continue to impact our society in the future,” he said.
Justice Kaul was speaking at the first annual lecture series organised by Gauhati High Court Itanagar Permanent Bench Bar Association (GHCIPBBA) in association with Tewari & Associates at WAII International, Itanagar. The event was presided over by Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju.
In his address, Justice Kaul said lawyers are the first individuals to be exposed to public grievances.
The nature of the legal profession in India is very wide due to the diverse range of problems across different States and the general lack of awareness about individual rights and the legal recourse available, he added.
Source: Barandbench
