Post by Pari Mirani

A Glimpse into the Heart of Justice – My Visit to the Bombay High Court ⚖️ On 25th July 2025, our college SVKM's Pravin Gandhi College of Law, Mumbai University organized a visit to the Bombay High Court a day that has become a cornerstone of admiration in my journey as a law student. We gathered at Gate No. 3 by 10:15 AM, and while waiting for everyone to arrive, I found myself immersed in the atmosphere watching advocates, interns, police officers, law clerks, and even cars marked 'Bombay High Court' entering through the gates. It was more than just people entering a building it was the living rhythm of justice unfolding before our eyes. Accompanied by our three faculty members, who guided us throughout the day with unmatched dedication, Dr. Kavita Rai. Mam , Vidya Tewani Mam and AADITYA JADHAV Sir (a big thank you to them!), we were divided into groups and assigned courtrooms. As I stepped into ours, I was struck by piles of files, books, and documents covering half the room a tangible symbol of the complexity of legal work. An advocate was presenting his arguments to the judge in a civil property rights case. Though I couldn't follow every detail, I noticed how swiftly some cases were decided a matter of seconds, and the next one began. It was fast-paced, focused, & eye-opening. Instead of heading to the museum right after, I ventured with my classmate zil patel into more courtrooms. That’s when something truly special happened. Thanks to Mr. Abhinav Chandrachud (to whom I’m deeply grateful), we visited Courtroom 46 the Chief Justice’s courtroom. It was, without a doubt, the most elegant and dignified space I witnessed that day. What made it even more powerful was a quote outside the courtroom by Bal Gangadhar Tilak, from the trial that once took place there: > “In spite of the verdict of the jury, I still maintain that I am innocent. There are higher powers that rule the destiny of men and nations…” Reading those words while standing in that very courtroom gave me goosebumps. It reminded me that law is not just about rules it's about courage, resistance, and the pursuit of justice. We eventually made it to the Bombay High Court Museum, which was like walking through time. Guided by a speaker, we learned how the court functioned without electricity, using cloth fans still functioning to this day. The museum displayed models, judge’s attire, a miniature of the High Court, and even mock benches to explain how courtrooms operated during the British era. Our final stop was the Judge’s Library a quiet sanctuary lined with books covering every possible domain of law. It left me in awe. To say it was inspiring would be an understatement. And to future law students if you ever get the chance to visit your High Court, take it. Let it remind you why you chose law in the first place. #BombayHighCourt #LawStudentDiaries #Courtroom46 #CJIBombay #LegalJourney #LawSchoolExperience