Media Trial & Cross-Examination |Court Room Stories Ep.1| Mr. Varun Singh with Sr. Adv. Pramod Dubey

In this powerful episode of Court Room Stories, Advocate Varun Singh sits down with Senior Advocate Pramod Dubey for an unfiltered deep dive into litigation, media trials, politics in the courtroom, and the art of cross examination.

Sharing firsthand insights on high profile cases like Aarushi Talwar, Chandrababu Naidu, Tarun Tejpal, and more, from his experience as a defence counsel.

With decades of experience handling some of India’s most sensitive and high profile cases, Sr. Adv. Dubey reflects on his early struggles, the mindset required to survive litigation, the realities of politically motivated cases, the impact of media narratives on justice, and his signature approach to cross examination that sets him apart in the courtroom.

The conversation further explores the evolving legal interpretation of Section 306 IPC (Abetment to Suicide), drawing insights from landmark cases that have shaped public and legal discourse in India.

A must watch for law students, young advocates, legal professionals, and anyone interested in understanding the intersection of law, politics, media, and public perception.

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VIDEO CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction: Hard work, discipline and the realities of litigation
05:57 Joining chambers of Senior Advocate Siddharth Luthra
09:24 The 5 pillars of success in law: discipline, integrity, honesty, loyalty and confidence
12:24 What new lawyers must learn: drafting, research, court and client handling
17:38 Inside a high profile bail hearing and presenting a winning first impression in court
25:23 Arrest, default bail, 60/90 day rule and investigation timelines explained
26:00 Media trials, flawed investigations and impact on case outcomes
28:00 When media becomes judge: Tehelka, Jessica Lal, Priyadarshini Mattoo cases
30:07 How lawyers must handle media: stay factual, minimal, and legally focused
31:06 Fighting strong opposition and dismantling the prosecution narrative
36:02 Why cross examination is toughest in criminal law
37:06 Cross examination as an art: mindset, acting, and strategy
38:04 Mastering case facts, law and mental mapping without notes
59:05 Plea bargaining, counselling, probation and practical case strategy
01:02:23 Reducing trial timelines and unnecessary witnesses using admissions
01:04:57 Commenting responsibly before facts emerge in public discourse
01:07:57 How to handle hostile environments and still present your case effectively


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