Dr. G.V. Rao: Knighted for the Least Privileged

Insight with Pastor Torp welcomes Dr. G.V. Rao from New Delhi, India, a distinguished Senior Advocate of the Supreme Court of India and former Vice President of the prestigious Indian Society of International Law.

Recognized as an expert in International Law, Human Rights, Constitutional Law, Public Policy, and functional democracy, Dr. Rao has spent decades defending justice while championing the dignity of every human being.

In this compelling conversation with Pastor Jan-Aage Torp, Dr. Rao reflects on what it meant to receive a Knighthood from the Royal Maharlika and the WCH Humanitarian Legacy Award. While these honors recognize a lifetime of achievement, Dr. Rao emphasizes that his greatest calling has always been serving the least privileged members of society.

Throughout the interview, he shares how his deep conviction about human dignity has shaped his legal career—from representing major institutions before India’s Supreme Court to contributing to international legal and human rights initiatives around the world.

The discussion also explores some of the most pressing challenges facing international law today and the responsibility of democratic nations to uphold justice, freedom, and the inherent worth of every individual.

This inspiring episode offers a rare perspective from one of India’s leading legal minds, revealing the principles that have guided his lifelong commitment to justice and humanitarian service.

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