When the facts don’t hold, argue the law
When the facts are against you, argue the law Nitin Potdar 4 min read27 Sep 2026, 05: 42 PM IST.
When the facts are against you, argue the law Nitin Potdar 4 min read27 Sep 2026, 05: 42 PM IST.
What happened
Every young lawyer is taught the rule. Watch it being applied at Tata Sons. See what is being argued. See what is not argued.
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If the facts are with you, argue the facts. If the law is with you, argue the law. If neither is with you, raise your voice. Every litigator learns it early, and it explains much of what has been written since 17 September regarding developments at Tata Sons.
The bottom line
Taken together, the developments around when the facts don't hold, argue the law point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.
