BREAKING | SENIOR ADVOCATE DUSHYANT DAVE ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT FROM LEGAL PRACTICE; SAYS HE’S “LEAVING WITH PRIDE”:

Senior Advocate Dushyant Dave, a prominent and respected figure in India’s legal fraternity, has announced his decision to retire from legal practice at the age of 70. With a distinguished career spanning 48 years, Dave’s departure marks the end of a significant chapter in the Indian judiciary. He stated that he now wishes to devote his time to society, pursue personal interests such as reading and travelling, and most importantly, spend more time with his family.

Reflecting on his nearly five-decade-long journey in the legal profession, Dave expressed deep gratitude for the unwavering support he received from colleagues at the Bar, judges on the Bench, and his clients. He emphasized that throughout his career, he tried to serve his clients with utmost dedication—whether it was through paid engagements or pro bono work. Dave said he had always strived to ensure justice for those who needed it most and considered it a privilege to have been a part of this noble profession.

Widely regarded for his unwavering commitment to constitutional values, particularly personal liberty and secularism. Dave never shied away from voicing bold and critical opinions about the Indian judiciary. He served as the President of the Supreme Court Bar Association and was known for challenging institutional complacency. In a widely discussed interview with LiveLaw in 2024, Dave had sharply criticized the judiciary’s reluctance to stand up against executive overreach. He had remarked that the judiciary was at “its weakest in modern Indian history.” Similarly, in an earlier interview in 2022, he openly discussed the various issues plaguing the judicial system and offered reform-oriented suggestions, underscoring his deep concern for the future of judicial independence and integrity.

In his farewell message, Dave shared that he had enjoyed the journey of being a lawyer immensely and was proud of the contributions he had made to the legal system and the pursuit of justice. He hoped that future generations of lawyers and judges would continue to uphold the rule of law and work toward delivering justice swiftly and fairly. He expressed confidence that the legal profession would continue to serve the democratic fabric of the nation with renewed vigour and commitment.

Dave also took a moment to thank his colleagues, clients, and personal staff, acknowledging their honesty, support, and hard work over the years. Looking ahead, he stated that he intends to work for the betterment of society in his own way and embrace the joys of personal life, particularly spending quality time with his wife Ami, whom he called a steadfast partner throughout his career, his daughter Shimauli and her husband Gaurav, his son Nimay and his wife Prachi, and his four grandchildren, Jia, Maisha, Tara, and Samar. He concluded his message by bidding farewell to his friends in the Bar and on the Bench, stating that he was leaving the legal profession with a sense of pride and fulfillment.