From Bar Association to the Bench: Justice Daya Chaudhary's Legacy | Legal Lens by Dr. Richa | Ep #1

This episode features Honourable Former Justice Daya Chaudhary, the First Woman Lawyer from the Bar to be elevated as a Judge in the Punjab & Haryana High Court.

We explore Justice Daya Chaudhary's incredible journey, from leading the Bar Association and Consumer Redressal Forum to her impactful tenure on the Bench. Hear her life story, insights into major legal cases, and powerful words of motivation for aspiring legal minds.

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Timestamps:
00:00:00 – Trailer
00:01:36 – Dr. Richa's Introduction
00:02:03 – Hon'ble Justice Daya Chaudhary's Introduction
00:02:55 – Early Life & Childhood
00:08:59 – Manifesting Her Dream for Chandigarh
00:12:33 – Journey into Law Education
00:14:36 – Marriage and Career Support
00:15:27 – Challenges as a Woman in Law
00:16:11 – Figuring Out First Case as a Lawyer
00:21:10 – Youngest Bar Association President (Punjab & Haryana)
00:24:14 – Elevation to the Bench (*First women Justice elevated from Bar Association in Punjab & Haryana High Court)
00:26:11 – Leadership and Recognition
00:31:34 – Judicial Philosophy and Impartiality
00:34:35 – Women’s Rights and Workplace Equality
00:35:44 – Consumer Rights
00:37:43 – Legal Access to Consumer
00:40:36 – Medical Negligence Cases
00:42:36 – Balancing Personal & Professional Life
00:45:54 – Cases Encountered
00:48:43 – Guidance for Law Students and Young Lawyers
00:50:25 – Anecdotes
00:54:31 – Study Pattern
00:57:12 – Scope of Law
01:00:42 – Importance of Language in Law
01:04:44 – Couples in the Same Profession
01:05:56 – Evolution of the Legal Profession
01:07:58 – Life as Lawyer vs Judge
01:10:37 – Arbitration / Life after Retirement
01:12:00 – Advice to New Lawyers

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