[5][6][7][8] After retiring from the Supreme Court, Justice Verma has become known for his work as an international arbitrator and mediator, and he has acted as an expert[9][10][11] on matters of Indian law in several high profile cases before foreign courts and international tribunals including the Enrica Lexie incident and the multi-billion dollar Vijay Mallya case.
[15][16] He also serves as the chairperson and member of the advisory board of several distinguished non-profits, educational institutions and universities in India.
[22][23] Justice Verma's legal career was rooted in civil law, primarily under the guidance of his father, the late Shri R.P.
As a sitting judge of the Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, Justice Verma was entrusted with the critical role of Welfare Commissioner for the Bhopal Gas Victims, tasked with disbursing compensation to those affected by the tragic Bhopal gas disaster, which is considered the world’s worst industrial disaster involving thousands of deaths and over half a million victims of serious non-fatal injuries.
[26] Under his stewardship, a substantial number of victims received their rightful compensation, with diligent efforts made to locate and assist even those who were not traceable despite multiple notices.
[27][28][29][30][31] His judicial career extended beyond Madhya Pradesh when he was transferred as a Judge to the Karnataka High Court in Bangalore on January 2, 2008, owing to his seniority.
[36][37][38] Additionally, he was part of the bench at the Supreme Court that redefined medical negligence to include cases involving overdose of medicines, failure to inform patients about potential side-effects of drugs, lack of extra care in cases with a high mortality rate, and hospitals failing to provide fundamental amenities to patients.
[39][40][41] Post-retirement from the Indian judiciary, Justice Deepak Verma established himself as a prominent arbitrator and mediator in both domestic and international disputes.
His expertise spans a wide range of sectors, including construction, energy, insurance, maritime, international trade, and more.
51 lakh to the Prime Minister's Relief Fund to support the welfare of laborers and migrant workers, which was arguably one of the highest donations by a jurist in India.