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I never set out to write this book.

For thirty years, I lived it. From my first terrifying court appearance in Karnataka to negotiating multi-crore real estate deals, I've seen the Indian legal system from every angle, the good, the brutal, and transformative.

Born in Raichur, Karnataka in 1966, I graduated at the top of my law class in Bangalore. What followed was a career that took me from
traditional litigation to advisory roles I never imagined. Along the way; I defended cases that made headlines, represented clients from
every walk of life, and learned that "no regrets" isn't about perfection, It's about purpose.

When I'm not in the courtroom, you'll find me on long distance. motorcycle journeys across India (see my other books) or practici ...more

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	No Regrets: Journey Through Law and Life 4.99 avg rating — 93 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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