In a notable development, India's leading Financial and white-collar crime expert lawyer Dr Kshitija Wadatkar, founder of a law firm, has joined the Board of Advisors as an Independent Director of Man Infra, and Finolex Cables, a well-known Public Listed companies in India.
Dr. Kshitija is known for her unmatched legal expertise in the field of financial crimes, white-collar crimes and Real estate litigation. Presently represents India's prestigious roster of Top stakeholders of the country.
As an advisor Dr . Kshitija joined an illustrious board consisting of leading names of the country like Sr Solicitor Berjis Desai who is the founder of Desai and Diwanji a leading law firm in the country. In a short conversation with Dr.Kshitija, she revealed many interesting facts and facets of her journey. Here is what she had to say:
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How did you suddenly decide to accept the invitation to be on board of well-known Public listed companies when fighting for social causes has been your priority?
A few months back a very well-known personality senior in the profession asked about getting on the Board of a public listed company. Knowing my expertise in corporate and financial laws, he insisted. I was seriously giving thought to it. I have tried almost all probabilities and taken all possible risks in my professional life. May it be opportunities for Debate, poetry competitions from the School level to University level Nationals, or Winning the Personality Girl 2006 Award of Nagpur University. Calculated move of a hardcore Science student who turned out to be a hardcore litigation lawyer. Toiled myself on a Ph.D. for 5 years to be a doctorate of law knowing fully that in litigation practice it doesn't matter whether the lawyer is only LL.B or a PhD. Opening own company in a city far away from native and its legal jurisdiction. And spending 15 years of life as a legal professional to lead an organisation in financial crimes in India.And fighting pro-bono cases for Human Rights. I felt I should give this new responsibility a try too.
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Your firm is also known for fighting cases for underprivileged women on a pro bono basis. Whether this new role affect your contribution toward your social issues ?”
“I believe women are far more capable than this world tries to portray them. They can do wonders and move mountains when it comes to their multifaceted career and their child, family responsibilities and social contribution.” asserts Kshitija.
“I have been working on women's cases not only to give them justice but also I want to change the perspective of society looking at women. It's not a matter of a few years but yes we need to keep trying to make a change in this male-dominated society,” she explained. Speaking from her personal experiences she has managed work and her child both hand in hand while winning and fighting for distressed women. She further added that Feminism is most of the time taken into a negative sense by society. Feminism is not about fighting for the concept that men and women are the same. It's an acceptance of society that men and women are different but both individuality should be respected and accepted equally.
How do you pursue current financial crime laws and the changing landscapes of India than never before?
“I believe Modiji came into power with his first agenda against black money. Keeping that agenda in mind naturally the steps taken forward. India needed such a leader to stand and act on this cause. The real problem comes when our statutory provisions incapacitate because of proper elaboration. For example, in FEMA everything is about “acquiring” assets by Indians. While nowhere the term “acquiring” is defined under the act which opens a lot of possibilities for agencies to interpret the same. It needs time to make laws. We need to also keep them clear so that accused persons can also opt for their rights which will also save a lot of time for the judiciary to interpret the intention of the statute.” emphasised by Dr.Kshitija.
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The team of Outlook wishes her the best for her noble contribution to society.
