From Farmer to Journalist to Sr. Advocate | Chander Uday Singh on Media, Bail & the Legal Profession

In this exclusive LiveLaw conversation, Senior Advocate Chander Uday Singh reflects on his remarkable journey from farming to journalism, and eventually becoming one of India's leading lawyers. He discusses: • His journey from farming to journalism and then to becoming a prominent Senior Advocate in the Supreme Court of India • Inconsistencies in bail orders and their impact on the justice system • The responsibilities of senior advocates towards juniors and young lawyers • The importance of an independent and fearless media in a constitutional democracy • The decline of mainstream media in India This insightful discussion offers valuable, candid, and thought-provoking perspectives on law, journalism, justice, and the legal profession from one of the country's most respected legal minds. Subscribe to LiveLaw for more conversations with leading legal experts, judges, senior advocates, and academics. TIME STAMPS 00:00 – Opening Montage 03:52 – Introduction 04:23 – From Journalism to the Legal Profession 05:54 – Meeting Ram Jethmalani: A Turning Point 08:28 – The Importance of Legal Aid 11:10 – What Makes a Good Lawyer? 16:52 – Media, Journalism & Social Media 20:30 – Hope in Social Media and Digital Journalism 33:46 – Pros and Cons of Live-Streaming Court Proceedings 41:26 – The Role of Senior Advocates & Mentoring Juniors 44:48 – Inconsistency in Bail Jurisprudence 54:34 – "Two Questions and Your Entire Case Will Go" 56:50 – Closing Remarks & Outro LiveLaw brings you the latest legal news and updates from India and beyond. We are into fact based legal journalism. Endeavour of LiveLaw is to play an active role for a transparent and democratic legal ecosystem, in the larger public interest. This video is an intellectual property belonging to LiveLaw Media Pvt Ltd. Any unauthorised usage of this video/script in any format is prohibited and will be subject to prosecution. Stay updated. Subscribe to our channel https://bit.ly/2pskgB3 Support Us: https://bit.ly/35qFj6A Visit Our Website: https://www.livelaw.in/ https://hindi.livelaw.in Facebook:   / livelawindia     / livelawhindi   Twitter:   / livelawindia     / livelawh   Instagram:   / livelaw.in     / livelawhindi   Linkedin:   / livelaw     / livelaw-hindi   Live Law app is India's fastest legal news app that will keep you updated on the latest law/legal news from India and across the world. Download now. Android: https://bit.ly/2toaimp iOS: https://apple.co/39dQ0vh #livelaw #ChanderUdaySingh #SeniorAdvocate #SupremeCourtOfIndia #LiveLaw #LegalProfession #Journalism #Media #BailJurisprudence #IndianJudiciary #LegalEducation #Lawyers #LegalAid #SocialMedia #IndianLaw #LegalInterview