When the Bench speaks, the nation doesn’t scroll—it listens. And this time, it listened in millions.
New Delhi | August 5, 2025 —
The premiere of “May It Please My Lords”—a landmark flagship interview series exploring India’s judicial conscience—aired on Saturday, 2nd August at 6:00 PM, and has since ignited an extraordinary wave of public engagement across digital platforms. Within hours of its release on YouTube and Facebook, the episode not only went viral but quickly began trending on X (formerly Twitter), with thousands of legal professionals, students, scholars, and citizens sharing, quoting, and praising its content.
Anchored by eminent Supreme Court advocate Dr. Kislay Panday, the debut episode featured an exclusive conversation with Justice Hemant Gupta, former Judge of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India. The dialogue offered viewers rare insights into the inner chambers of judicial reasoning, the unseen ethics of the courtroom, and the personal evolution of a judge in the highest corridors of justice.
“This isn’t courtroom drama. This is the courtroom’s soul—unfolding in front of the nation.”
From discussing landmark verdicts to the art of balancing restraint with righteousness on the bench, the conversation set a new gold standard in public legal discourse. More than just a show, “May It Please My Lords” has become a movement—reviving the relevance of constitutional literacy in a time of social noise and surface-level content.
Unprecedented Impact Within Hours
- Trending on X with multiple hashtags related to #DrKislayPanday #JusticeHemantGupta and #MayItPleaseMyLords
- Millions of impressions and widespread media coverage in legal circles
- Organic engagement from law schools, bar associations, and former judicial officers
- A flood of requests from viewers nationwide to bring more former judges to the forefront
What has particularly struck a chord is the show’s format: intelligent, respectful, unfiltered. Dr. Panday’s firm yet graceful style of questioning brought forth reflections that are typically never aired in public. Justice Hemant Gupta’s candour and dignity reminded viewers that behind every robe is a mind shaped by battles of conscience, duty, and law.
“Where news ends, and legacy begins—that’s where this series begin
Why This Show Matters
In a climate dominated by sensationalism, “May It Please My Lords” offers substance over soundbites. It fills a critical gap between the judiciary and the people—not to opine, but to preserve and present the minds that have shaped our legal nation. The show’s mission is simple yet profound:
To archive the oral history of India’s finest jurists, and democratize access to their wisdom.
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