Senior advocate Harish Salve was celebrated and “presented a memento of appreciation” by the Society of Indian Law Firms (Silf) at a dinner earlier this evening, for having received the Padma Bhushan.

Salve commented in a press release: “I feel very proud but also humbled by this award by the Society of Indian Law Firms. The judiciary has over the six plus decades grown into a powerful institution of constitutional governance. The bar is an integral part of the Court and any recognition of service by a lawyer is a tribute to this great institution which gives each one- irrespective of caste, creed or colour- the chance to rise to their potential and serve the cause of development of the law.”

Silf president Lalit Bhasin said in the press release: “It is a moment of great pride and honour for the legal community. The variety and nature of litigation Mr. Salve has been involved in, holds him in a different league all together. His honesty and dedication have not only been widely appreciated but have had considerable influence on some of the most important policy decisions impacting the country.

“Not only has he been instrumental in voicing opinions in the field of corporate law but also on social evils that face our society. The new generation has a lot to learn from this pragmatic personality and we thank him for him being such an integral part of our legal society.”

Photo: L to R: Lalit Bhasin, President, SILF, P H Parekh, President, Confederation of Indian Lawyers, Rajiv Luthra, Vice-president, SILF, Harish Salve, Jyoti Sagar, Vice-president, SILF, Rohan Shah, Vice President-Mumbai, SILF