Legend has it that J.D. Choksi, the legal adviser of Tata Sons then, suggested redrafting the terms of profit sharing which, in effect, would have drastically cut Nevill’s profit percentage. J.R.D., after pondering over it for a few days, however, took the conscientious decision to retain the original contractual terms. He opted for the ethical treatment of his partner rather than getting swayed by narrow commercial considerations. That was J.R.D.!
