Why Indians Fear the Law — and Why That Fear Costs More Than You Know | Harsha Prabhakar | TEDxNHCE
Harsha Prabhakar dismantles the fear surrounding the law in India through impactful personal anecdotes. He shares pivotal moments where knowing his rights made all the difference—from overcoming academic obstacles to navigating a critical accident. Using the art of kintsugi as a central metaphor, he illustrates how life's "cracks" can be strengthened and beautified through legal awareness. Through relatable examples like traffic fines and service charges, Harsha makes the law accessible, urging the audience to exercise their rights for a fairer society. Harsha Prabhakar is a legal professional, educator, and founder of Coffee with Counsel, a podcast dedicated to simplifying complex legal concepts for the public. A law graduate from BMS College of Law with a commerce background, he has won seven national-level law competitions and founded Utkarash, BMSCL’s first-ever law fest.
Through Coffee with Counsel, he bridges the gap between law and society, featuring India’s top legal minds. His work in legal advocacy and education aims to make legal knowledge more accessible to all. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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