Supreme Court is truly like Bollywood but do not end up here like an extra actor in a dull movie.
This post is for career oriented young advocates who may be dreaming to start at the top.
You may have talents. But to be successful in Supreme Court, you must have also a sound referral base.
Talents alone is not enough here.
In fact, talent is in abundance here because talented young advocates from all over India come here with big dreams to shine out nation wide in one single case.
It doesn't happen. At least I have not seen it happening,
In 25 years practice in Supreme Court, I have seen many talented young advocates who had come here with big dreams, and then I have also seen them becoming disillusioned in three years.
After four years, they are usually not seen.
Probably, they must be going back to practice in High Court.
Try to understand this point.
Here, way of arguing is different. You need to have a lot of experience in order to understand Art.136 Jurisdiction.
Whereas, Trial Court and High Courts are places where you can develop mastery of marshalling evidences and developing high pitched voices and oratory. The outcomes of cases are more predictable here. The rewards for success are more sure here.
Think Twice.
If you are a young advocate, dreaming to be a star advocate in Supreme Court, I think it is in order to think about it twice.
Haresh Raichura 21/12/16
