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Justice K Chandru didn't want to become a '5-star lawyer', but serve the poor. Now, there is a movie on Amazon Prime called Jai Bhim narrating one episode from his remarkable life.

According to an order by the Madras High Court, academic institutions may resort to coercive measures, but they cannot be allowed to retain certificates or threaten students in any tacit way.

"My father was a farmer and I used to attend an arts college wearing dhoti... So all this is not new to me."

In this freewheeling conversation, Menon tells The Better India why he chose to become a lawyer, his motivation behind filing various Public Interest Litigations (PILs), and his experiences with the judiciary and the administration.

Pointing out that "words are more powerful than acts", the High Court rejected the anticipatory bail plea of the neta who allegedly shared a derogatory Facebook post on women journalists.

Finally, some recognition for the incredibly hardworking ragpickers.

The Madras High Court on Tuesday took up the role of a parent for 37-year-old Manoj Rajan, a differently abled man whose life and property were in danger.