Interesting Forward, I don't know who wrote:

Interesting Forward, I don't know who wrote: Many years ago, when I transitioned from being Vice Chairman of Hindustan Lever to becoming a Director on the Board of Tata Sons, I took it upon myself to make courtesy calls to all the 18 directors. Among them was the redoubtable Nani Palkhivala — legendary jurist and constitutional expert . He was past his professional peak, but still remarkably alert, gracious, and welcoming. In our conversation, he shared a story that left a lasting impression on me — one about courage, conviction, and consequences. Back in 1977–78, Mr. Palkhivala had been retained by then Prime Minister Mrs. Indira Gandhi to argue a case related to fundamental rights. That night, he learned that she had declared the Emergency — effectively suspending many of the democratic freedoms enshrined in the Constitution. On principle, he could not support such a move. So, without fanfare, he resigned as her legal counsel. The next morning, J.R.D. Tata called him and said, “Do you realize what you’ve done? You have just turned down the Prime Minister. This might bring serious trouble for us at Tata Sons.” Without hesitation, Palkhivala replied: “Jeh, if I have done something that could harm the Tatas, then I must resign from the Board. I have no right to bring damage to this institution.” He stood firm: his conscience would not allow him to remain associated with what he considered a betrayal of democratic values. J.R.D.’s response was equally powerful. He told him: “If you have acted out of conviction, and done what you believe is right, then there is no need to resign from Tata Sons.” That exchange stayed with me. Because true courage is not loud. It does not flaunt a badge. It lies in doing the right thing — not merely thinking or talking about it. Nani Palkhivala’s story reminded me that integrity sometimes comes with risk — but that risk is what gives integrity its worth.