The Advocate who lit a lamp of justice

The Advocate Who Lit Lamps of Justice

Ashok Kumar Singh was not just another lawyer in the crowded corridors of the Calcutta High Court. Born in a modest family, he grew up watching people around him struggle against unfairness — not because they lacked the truth, but because they lacked someone to speak that truth with courage. From a young age, Ashok decided he would be that voice.

When he joined the legal profession, many seniors told him, “Law is not about justice, it’s about power and influence.” But Ashok disagreed. For him, law was a sacred instrument — a bridge between the weak and the mighty. With every case, he fought not only in court but also against the shadows of corruption, delay, and intimidation.

His chamber at Lahabagan, near Jora Petrol Pump in Garia, became more than just a workplace — it was a place where the distressed found hope. From land disputes to consumer grievances, from defending the innocent to protecting fundamental rights, Ashok Kumar Singh never measured his success in money. He measured it in smiles of relief from those who had nearly given up.

But Ashok was more than an advocate. Every year, he celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi with devotion, inviting friends, colleagues, and even clients. What started years ago in Alipore Criminal Court as a small gathering grew into an 11-year tradition of community celebration. For Ashok, Lord Ganesha was not just the remover of obstacles in prayer, but also a reminder of the courage required to remove obstacles in life and law.

Over the years, people began to say, “If you want someone to fight for you with heart and integrity, go to Ashok Singh.” He became a symbol of fairness — a lawyer who balanced sharp legal knowledge with compassion.

And so, the story of Ashok Kumar Singh, Advocate, continues — not merely in case files and judgments, but in the lives he touched, the injustices he corrected, and the values he carried like a lamp in the temple of justice.