Senior Advocate Dushyant Dave, a prominent figure in the Indian legal world, has announced his retirement from the legal profession at the age of 70. Dave, a former president of the Supreme Court Bar Association, made the announcement with heartfelt words and deep pride, marking the end of his nearly five-decade-long career at the bar.
He explained that the decision is prompted by a desire to devote more time to personal hobbies such as reading, traveling, and most importantly, spending quality time with his family. Dave also expressed that now that his professional journey has come to an end, he wants to contribute to society in his own way.
Announcing his retirement, Dave told Live Law, "I am leaving this noble profession and this important post of the administration of justice with a sense of pride."
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Over the years, Dushyant Dave has built a reputation for himself not just as an incisive legal mind, but also as someone who is not afraid to raise his voice against the shortcomings of the judicial system. He has consistently stood up for constitutional values, especially individual liberty and secularism. In a 2024 interview with LiveLaw, he openly criticised the judiciary, saying:
“The judiciary is passing through its weakest phase in modern Indian history.”
Earlier, in 2022, he had also highlighted burning issues within the judiciary and proposed several reforms.
Dave reflected deeply on his 48-year career, and how he has earned the love and trust of both the bar and the bench, and how he has strived to serve his clients faithfully, whether through pro bono work or otherwise.
“I have tried to give the best to each of them… I believe I have contributed to some extent to the pursuit of justice for all those who desperately needed it.”
In his farewell note, he expressed gratitude for the unwavering support he received from his colleagues, office staff and especially his family. Dave made a special mention of his wife Ami, children Shimouli and Nimay, their spouses and his four grandchildren – Jiya, Maisha, Tara and Samar – with whom he now looks forward to spending more time.
Bidding goodbye to his friends from the legal fraternity, Dave concluded with optimism about the future, confident that future generations of lawyers and judges will continue to safeguard the rule of law and ensure timely justice for all.