Justice Abhay Oka: The Conscience-Keeper

Bombay Bar Association

22 Sept 2025 1:11 PM IST

  • Justice Abhay Oka: The Conscience-Keeper
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    Justice Abhay Shreeniwas Oka's judicial journey is defined by discipline, clarity, and commitment to constitutional values.

    In this episode, speaking with our Honorary Secretary, Farhan Dubash, Justice Oka reflects on his early practice in Thane and the influences that shaped his appetite for reading and the law. He speaks about his years at the Bombay High Court, where his reputation for fairness and meticulous preparation grew, and his time as Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court, navigating the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. He also shares insights from his tenure at the Supreme Court, where his judgments consistently upheld individual rights and strengthened constitutional principles.

    Credits & Courtesy: Bombay Bar Association

    CREDITS:

    Guest: Justice Abhay Oka

    Host: Justice Frahan Dubash

    Audio Podcast Narrator: Aditya Bapat

    Editorial Guidance: Nitin Thakker

    Special Thanks: Naushad Engineer & Firoz Bharucha

    Concept & Creative Producer: Aditya Bapat

    Head of Production: Shaun Fanthome

    Creative Head: Mae Mariyam Thomas

    Sound Designer & Mixing Engineer: Kartik Kulkarni

    Sound Editors : Nihar Temkar

    Director and Editor: Jishnu Guha

    Animation: Pratik Belote & Kurush Dubash

    Camera Assistant: Ujjwal Lo

    Project Coordinator: Natasha Vakil

    Studio: Island City Studios

    This is a Maed in India production.



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