Photos: Pune-based lawyer with cerebral palsy set to become judge

A resident of Navi Peth in Pune, Nikhil Prasad Baji, a 31-year-old lawyer with cerebral palsy, cracked the civil judge junior division and judicial magistrate first class exam conducted by the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) in 2019 and is set to become a judge. Talking about his struggles as an individual living with cerebral palsy, Baji stressed that a disabled person needs to maintain a positive attitude to overcome the hurdles to success. Baji considers himself fortunate to be able to serve the ‘temple of justice,’ and is waiting for the training schedule to be declared

Updated on: Jan 03, 2020 2:21 PM IST

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Nikhil Prasad Baji, 31, and his mother at their residence at Navi Peth in Pune, Maharashtra. Baji, a city-based lawyer with cerebral palsy, cracked the civil judge junior division and judicial magistrate first-class exam conducted by the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) in 2019 and is set to become a judge. Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders that affect balance, movement and muscle tone. (Sanket Wankhade / HT Photo)

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“A disabled person needs to keep a positive attitude right from the beginning of his life, without that one cannot survive in this world. It is about overcoming the obstacles and maintaining a positive attitude all the time. If you have a positive attitude you can achieve any target,” said Nikhil. “I was very happy after the results were declared. A circle of struggle is complete now.” (Sanket Wankhade / HT Photo)

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Talking about his preparations and struggle, he said: “The exam is conducted in three stages — preliminary, mains and interview round. Since I was inclined towards Social Sciences and Political Science during my schooling days, I decided to work in the field of Law.” Nikhil completed his Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB) from Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) and returned to Pune. (Sanket Wankhade / HT Photo)

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“After coming back to Pune in 2013, I joined BE Avhad’s Law classes and started preparing for the exams. I attempted the exam for the first in 2017, so this was my second attempt. I could clear the exam because of my mentor Ganesh Shirsat,” said Nikhil. (Sanket Wankhade / HT Photo)

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“I would like to appeal to all the students who are preparing for the competitive exams that you should focus on the preparations and not the end results. It is the process which will develop qualities in you and the process should be given more focus and attention,” he said. (Sanket Wankhade / HT Photo)

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Nikhil lives with his family in Navi Peth. “I am waiting for the training schedule to be declared,” said Nikhil. “I am looking forward to serving the Indian judiciary. I consider myself fortunate that I have been given a chance to serve the temple of justice. I will try to maintain the high standards set by the Indian judiciary,” Nikhil said. (Sanket Wankhade / HT Photo)