In the demanding world of constitutional courts, where every argument carries national consequence, Ravi Prakash stands out as a lawyer shaped by discipline, depth, and unwavering belief in justice. An Advocate-on-Record at the Supreme Court of India with over 12 years of litigation experience, Ravi brings together courtroom advocacy, constitutional scholarship, and global academic exposure with rare precision and purpose.
This Koffee Conversation goes beyond case files and citations to reveal the human story behind the robes. From a defence-school upbringing to international classrooms at Columbia Law School, Ravi’s journey reflects resilience, intellectual rigor, and a deep commitment to strengthening India’s justice delivery system — one case, one student, and one constitutional principle at a time.
Ravi’s path into law was not pre-planned. A Sainik School alumnus with aspirations for the National Defence Academy, an unexpected medical setback changed his trajectory. Choosing law at a time when India’s national law universities were still evolving, he joined Hidayatullah National Law University in 2005, laying the foundation for a career rooted in discipline, service, and intellectual curiosity.
After graduating, Ravi worked as a law clerk-cum-research assistant to a Supreme Court judge, an experience that refined his understanding of judicial reasoning from the inside. Since enrolling in 2012, he has practiced extensively before the Supreme Court, qualifying as an Advocate-on-Record and later expanding his academic horizon through a master’s degree at Columbia Law School. Alongside litigation, he has taught at the Indian Law Institute, contributed to global legal journals, and remained deeply invested in constitutional discourse.
Key Highlights of the Koffee Conversation with Ravi Prakash:
- Initially aspired to join the defence forces through NDA before choosing law.
- Educated at Sainik School, Jamnagar, which shaped his discipline and resilience.
- Joined HNLU Raipur during the early phase of India’s second-generation legal reforms.
- Believes litigation demands patience due to systemic delays and procedural complexities.
- Won a landmark service matter after 16 years of litigation, securing justice for a Delhi school teacher.
- Specialises in constitutional law, service matters, and white-collar crime defence.
- White-collar crime defence requires deep document analysis and identifying procedural lapses.
- Highlights India’s lack of a comprehensive, stable policy framework for white-collar crimes.
- Strong advocate for depoliticising economic offence prosecutions.
- Research interest includes affirmative action under Articles 15, 16, and 335 of the Constitution.
- Closely follows comparative constitutional developments in the US and South Africa.
- Editor at the American Review of International Arbitration during Columbia Law School.
- Views Advocate-on-Record responsibility as a position of trust and accountability before judges.
- Actively contributes to legal education through teaching, writing, and mentoring.
- Personal philosophy: hard work, preparation, and focus create lasting legal identity.
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