The Lawyer
Sanjay Jain is amongst the country’s leading lawyers with an impressive career spanning over 38 years, starting his journey in the legal field in 1985. His exceptional expertise in law earned him the ‘Senior Advocate’ designation by the Delhi High Court in 2005, a significant achievement in his career. In July 2014, he reached a milestone when he was appointed as the Additional Solicitor General of India for the Delhi High Court, a principal seat of litigation for the Central Government. This position marked his exemplary tenure and led to his subsequent appointment as the Additional Solicitor General for the Supreme Court in January 2019, a role he served with distinction until June 2023. Known as a lawyer in whom the government can blindly repose faith, Sanjay Jain enjoys enormous reputation as a counsel who has a rather distinct approach of assisting the Court with courtesy and fairness, the qualities which are also equally extended to his opposing counsels and clients.
The Bibliophile
Beyond his legal pursuits, Sanjay Jain is a man of diverse interests and passions. He takes pride in his extensive library, which houses a vast collection of books covering a myriad of subjects. These range from historical texts on various religions, cultures, and traditions, to classic literature in multiple languages, and works on cinema, music, art, philosophy, sports, economics, anthropology, architecture, mythology, and biographies, with a particular focus on the history of the Indian subcontinent over the last 1500 years.
The Art Collector
His passion for art is evident in his impressive collection spreads across his residence and workplace. His collection of art, which he sums up as a celebration of life in all shades, has an underlying message of love, romance, synergy, nature, spirituality and struggle. Same is his approach to life, also mirrored in his journey, which, despite all his struggles, Sanjay has undertaken with an undying romantic spirit and a glowing smile, symbolising celebration of life.
The Music Connoisseur
His love for music, both vocal and instrumental, is deep-rooted. He enjoys listening to maestros like Pandit Ravi Shankar, Shiv Kumar Sharma, Hari Prashad Chaurasia, Zakir Hussain and Bismillah Khan. He is fond of classical vocal music by artists such as Mallikarjun Mansoor and Kishori Amonkar. He also adores the music of R.D. Burman and Khayyam and is a fan of singers like Kishore Kumar, Hemant Kumar, Geeta Dutt, Lata Mangeshkar, and Asha Bhonsle, with a special place in his heart for ghazals by Jagjit Singh.
The Philanthropist
Philanthropy and commitment to environmental causes are also integral to Sanjay's life. He believes in the adage “a stitch in time saves nine” and applies this philosophy to his charitable endeavours. He is especially committed to empowering the girl child and supporting the education of his staff members' daughters. His environmental efforts are focused in Uttarakhand, where he has taken initiatives like running a computer training centre and advocating for the use of paper bags over plastic ones. With the able assistance of his wife, he engages local women in this eco-friendly project, to provide them with income and promote sustainable practices in the community.