Ram Jethmalani
Ram Jethmalani started his career as a lawyer and professor in Sindh before Partition. In his more than seven-decade-long career as a lawyer, Ram Jethmalani has never had any objection to who he was representing in court. In the hawala case, ranging from politicians of L.K. Advani's stature to smugglers Haji Mastan, assassins of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and later his son Rajiv to Manu Sharma in the Jessica Lal murder case, eminent lawyers have defended people from different walks of life. They sparked controversies inside and outside the court of law. The legendary lawyer passed away after leaving behind an extraordinary legacy in criminal law, constitutional law and public life. He also served as the Law Minister of India and was a Rajya Sabha member. One of India's greatest criminal lawyers, Jethmalani began his legal career at the young age of 18 and earned national recognition after the famous K.M. Nanavati case. His fearless advocacy, legal brilliance and unwavering commitment to justice continue to inspire generations of advocates.