TALK: India's Democracy - A Beacon of Strength and Inspiration for the World 

India stands as a remarkable testament to a resilient democratic framework deeply rooted in its centuries-old cultural integration. Over the decades, India’s democratic model has not only evolved but also endured numerous internal and external challenges, offering a powerful example to emerging nations on the strength of democratic values. Despite its vast diversity, India has successfully balanced tradition with modern governance, creating a unique synthesis where ancient customs coexist with contemporary constitutional principles. This balance offers valuable lessons to young democracies on how to safeguard pluralism, promote inclusivity, and encourage meaningful public participation. By protecting diversity and fostering inclusive dialogue across its multilingual, multi-religious, and multicultural society, India continues to serve as a beacon for nations striving to build cohesive, participatory, and resilient democratic institutions. 

Keynote Speaker

J. Sai Deepak is an Indian Senior Advocate, author, and public intellectual known for his work in constitutional law, civilisational discourse, and Indian history. He is an engineer turned litigator, practising as a Senior Advocate primarily before the Supreme Court of India and the High Court of Delhi. A mechanical engineer from Anna University, Sai graduated with a bachelor’s degree in law from IIT Kharagpur’s Law School in 2009 and has carved a niche for himself as a litigator in civil, commercial and constitutional matters. 

 
In 2019, Sai was awarded the Young Alumni Achiever’s Award by his alma mater IIT Kharagpur. Apart from delivering lectures on constitutional issues, he writes prolifically for leading newspapers and magazines. He is the author of the bestselling first book of the Bharat Trilogy, India, That Is Bharat: Coloniality, Civilisation, Constitution. 
 
Key Points about J. Sai Deepak: 
 
Professional Background 
Senior Advocate at the Supreme Court of India and Delhi High Court. 
In 2024, he was designated as Senior Advocate by Delhi High Court making him among the youngest Senior Advocates in India at the age of 39. 
 
Notable Cases: Represented Hindu petitioners in high-profile cases like the Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple Entry case, the Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple, the Basmati Geographical Indications and the Marital Rape Exception in the Indian Penal Code. 
 
Authorship & Intellectual Contributions 
Books: Authored the acclaimed 
India That Is Bharat: Coloniality, Civilisation, Constitution (2021), and  
India, Bharat and Pakistan: The Constitutional Journey of a Sandwiched Civilisation (2022) 
His books explore India's colonial past, its impact on governance, and the role of Indic civilisation in constitutional discourse. 
He writes columns for The Indian Express and The Open Magazine. 
 
Civilisational Thought & Views 
Advocates India to reclaim its Indic roots in law, culture, and governance. 
A strong proponent of Dharmic civilisational values and critiques Western ideological frameworks that dominate Indian academia and policy. 
Opposes judicial overreach in matters of tradition and culture. 
 
Public Speaking & Influence 
Regularly speaks at universities, conferences, and public forums on constitutional law, history, and Indic thought. 
 
LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/sai-deepak-j-7155524