Demonstrating the power of determination, 76-year-old Gorakhnath More, a retired master chief petty officer (MCPO) of the Indian Navy, has successfully cleared the Maharashtra Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examination, scoring 44.5 per cent, a crucial step toward realising his dream of becoming a lawyer. The Naigaon resident had joined the navy after completing Std XI and never had an opportunity to resume his education during his years of service.

Following his retirement in 1997 after more than 30 years in the navy , More worked with a private builder as part of the legal team, where his deep interest in law flourished. Encouraged by lawyers who recognised his grasp of legal practices, More decided to formally pursue a law degree.