Nitin Thakker: ‘Political leaders were far more approachable, had clean image’
India@79: Donning the black gown since 1968, Thakker has been on the electric tram that ceased operations in '64 and the underground Metro Line 3 opened in 2025
Nitin Thakker, a 79-year-old renowned criminal lawyer and two-time president of the Bombay Bar Association, shared stories of the historic high court and the events that shaped the "city of dreams". Born just before India's independence in 1947, Thakker's father and mother both played a role in the freedom movement, and he witnessed numerous significant moments from his childhood balcony.
Political leaders were far more approachable during his youth, and their clean image left a lasting impression. Thakker studied law at the Government Law College and began his career at Kanga and Company before joining the chambers of senior advocate Anil Divan. He actively participated in the anti-Emergency protests of 1975 and 1990, demonstrating the evolving relationship between the bar and bench.
Thakker emphasized the impact of social media on the judiciary, highlighting both its benefits and potential drawbacks.
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