Going by information available in the public domain, J Surya Kant is not from a privileged or connected family and was a first generation lawyer. So perhaps he speaks from experience?
He did not say that it is his personal experience. It is certainly not how the system works. He's old enough and experienced enough to know that. These people spout out such platitudes to make the mass believe in the elusive ambrosia story. What's he supposed to say? If you want to apply to my chambers for a clerkship, call X to make that happen?
Whenever I hear such things, my mind starts playing Anil kapoor from nayak- " Sab k sab chor hai sale". Not far back, a video of judge was leaked drinking milk, must be very thirsty guy. In the end, judge, politician, lawyer everyone is a human. All are serving their personal interests.
Fxxing ivory tower BS ! Statements like this piss me off. As someone who's been semi employed for half a decade. Giving exams here and there. Get pennies in court work. Can't go independent. Can't get into firms. Can't crack exams. And I'm not alone. Law has become so oversaturated yet nepotism still exists.
Thoughts?
Connection
Talent
Good family background
Everything matters
But the saying that "You will have to work twice as hard to get half as them" is equally true.
Also it's funny how he says that there is no need for background but his literal boss is his boss primarily because he is son of a CJI.
Us bhai us moment