Friend of the Court
Anil Divan FoundationS3 Episodes release every Wednesday Friend of the Court is back for a 3rd season. This time, the show moves out of the courtroom to tell the stories of 7 individuals and their unique role in shaping India's constitutional culture. Over 6 episodes, we look at the lives and contributions of Justice Fazl Ali, the lawyer KG Kannabiran, filmmakers Khwaja Ahmad Abbas and Raj Kapoor, women’s rights leade... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 26 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Categories | DocumentarySociety & Culture | ||||
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There were just a handful of women involved in writing a Constitution for a new India, and one of them was Hansa Mehta.
Mehta was extraordinary in many ways; she was born into a progressive family that educated her, she faced social opprobrium by c... more
How do you deploy the principles of justice and fairness day in and day out? What does it mean to work the Constitution “insurgently”? Through his life and work the lawyer and civil rights activist KG Kannabiran showed us exactly how. Sometimes known... more
In 1950, the newly-formed Supreme Court had to decide on its first case concerning civil liberties. Should the government be allowed to preventively detain citizens, mostly political dissidents? In AK Gopalan vs State of Madras four out of five judge... more
Few political thinkers have had as varied and storied a career as the star of this episode: MN Roy.
Did he contribute to the fundamental rights we enjoy today? How did he envision the constitution for a free India? And why did he switch from violen... more
How did filmmakers participate in the nation building project in the early years of independence? What role did films play in popularising our constitutional ideals? Tune in as host Supriya Nair takes you through the life and work of writer KA Abbas ... more
The Indian constitution is one of the few, if only, illustrated constitutions in the world. Twenty two panels open each of the chapters, featuring characters and scenes from Indian history and myth. Who was the person who spearheaded the project of b... more
Hosts Raghu Karnad and Supriya Nair give us a sneak peek into season 3. They introduce the people who inspired this season and discuss the idea of constitutional culture and how it is shaped.
Episodes start rolling out on 26 March 2025.
The team behind Friend of the Court sits down for a chat with writer and editor Vikram Shah. They talk about what went into the making of the show, including the research, writing and sound design. Featuring writers Ramya Boddupalli and Bhavya Dore, ... more
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Exploring the intersection of influential lives and India's constitutional culture, this series features a diverse cast of historical figures who have shaped the narrative of Indian society. Each episode focuses on an individual, like political thinkers, renowned filmmakers, and social reformers, shedding light on their profound contributions and cultural legacies. Unique in its approach, the show moves beyond traditional legal discussions to reflect on the deeper connections between personal histories and the evolution of constitutional ideals in India, providing listeners with rich, multifaceted stories that resonate with contemporary issues.
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Recent guests on Friend of the Court include:
1. Radha Vatsal
2. Achyut Chetan
3. Mrinalini Sinha
4. Kalpana Kannabiran
5. D Nagasaila
6. V Suresh
7. Abhinav Sekhri
8. Alok Prasanna Kumar
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