Raju Ramachandran’s 14 Lawyers: The Bar we had, the Bench we need

Raju Ramachandran's book, '14 Lawyers: Portraits from the Bar,' tells the stories of 14 lawyers who shaped the Supreme Court in the past.

The book is relevant today because it shows what the Bar (the group of lawyers) used to be like when it was a strong check on power.

Now, the judiciary (the group of judges) seems to be turning away from protecting the people and is instead deferring to power.

The book reminds us that the judiciary needs a strong Bar to hold it accountable.

Currently, students are protesting against a broken examination system, and the judiciary's response has been slow.

The book is a reminder of what the Bar could be and the importance of having lawyers who are willing to make inconvenient arguments and stand up for justice.