Autobiography & Biography Collection

1.Gumnami Baba-A Case History:

Extract from the foreword: "I, many of the Bose family and millions of Indians have long been of the firm view that Netaji did not die in a plane crash at Taihoku Aerodrome on 18 August 1945, for the simple and excellent reason that there was no plane crash at Taihoku Aerodrome on 18 August 1945…On 22 September, I appeared before the “Gumnami Baba” Commission of Inquiry. Deposing as Commission’s Witness no. 1, I stated on oath that the nameless saint might well have been none other than Netaji…" Jayanti Bose Rakshit, Grand-niece of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.

 From the Back-Cover: From 1955 to 1985, a strange holy man lived secretly, namelessly, in various parts of Uttar Pradesh. When he died, they named him ‘Gumnami Baba’—The Unnamed Saint. He has a museum to his name now. But his name remains a mystery… Was India’s most legendary unknown man none other than its long-lost hero, leader and liberator, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose? You decide.

 About The Author: Adheer Som is a Lucknow-based Logic tutor and Columnist. His research interests are Bose, Physics, Mysticism and Magic. His writings have featured in The Times of India, The Daily Pioneer, Outlook Traveller and Huffington Post.

 2. Neither Roses nor Thorns (30th Anniversary Edition):

When Justice Khanna delivered his dissenting judgement in the famous Habeas Corpus case, the New York Times in an editorial wrote about him : "If India ever finds its way back to freedom and democracy that proud hallmark of its first 18 years, someone will surely erect a monument to justice H.R. Khanna of the Supreme Court."

In this forthright autobiography of his life, Justice Khanna lays bare the influences that shaped his life and made him the great man that he is. An outstanding judge and jurist, an undaunted man of conviction and independent views, Justice Khanna's life is one for every Indian to emulate today, and his autobiography for every Indian to read.

3. Ceaseless and Relentless Journey:

"... the story of a man dedicated to the cause of justice... ...He came up in life with steely determination..."

The "Ceaseless and Relentless Journey" of Ramaswamy's life as unfolded in the pages of this book is truer than truth itself. Those impossible situations in life of one who did not have the privilege of birth, of caste or of status in a society riddled with contradictions and social absurdities, Justice Ramaswamy surmounted. Challenges in his life were many - not the least being the considerable braving of social obstacles by relentless striving with determination and fortitude, where lesser men would have lost hope, given-up and resigned themselves to the inevitable fate of anonymity. His life holds a stirring message for posterity.

 4. Chief Justice Mehr Chand Mahajan:

In this classic work Dr. V.D. Mahajan sketches Chief Justice Mahajan’s life as a lawyer, a Judge and a politician. The book gives a fair idea of what that great man was; what he thought and what he did. Keeping in view the contemporary relevance of the Kashmir issue, readers will find the biography interesting as it discusses the prominent role played by Dr. Mahajan in the history of Kashmir. Some of his papers and addresses on important issues concerning the country that affirm his love for the country and some of his most famous judgments have been discussed by the author. 

 5. Justice at Heart- Life Journey of Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer :

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Justice at Heart: Life Journey of Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer by Salman Khurshid and Dr. Lokendra Malik is the story of a crusader against injustice, a legendary judge who lived and worked for social justice for the people of India. Justice Krishna Iyer was a towering and a multifaceted personality having a varied experience of life. He has inspired many persons by his philosophy of life, and his insatiable hunger for socio-economic justice. An ardent advocate of change for better, a person with simple habits, he was a friend of all.

If one has to sum up in one sentence this incredible personality one would simply say that he too wrote the Constitution through his judicial pronouncements enriching it immensely and indeed explicating the intent and aspiration of the noble framers, making it truly a living document of our nationhood. The work will be a welcome addition to any library.

6. Courting Politics:

Courting Politics chronicles inspiring life stories of nine eminent lawyers turned politicians. The book is an engaging narrative of these distinguished personalities who are now much-sought-after for their acumen and expertise.They are noted lawyers who have also dominated the political arena by sheer hard work and perseverance. They have played a key role in the seminal cases of our time, shaped the opinion of government, the judiciary, and the public.

This collection contains following 6 ebooks :

1. Ceaseless and Relentless Journey

2. Chief Justice Mehr Chand Mahajan - Table Of Content

Part I 

Chief Justice Mehr Chand Mahajan 

I. A Lawyer 

II. A High Court Judge 

III. Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir 

IV. In Federal Court and Supreme Court of India 

V. After Retirement 

VI. His Judgments 

Part II

His Papers and Addresses

VII. Preserving Unity of India 

VIII. The State of the Nation 

IX. Political Bribery Must Be Banned 

X. Conscription to Make Country Strong 

XI. Accession of Kashmir to India 

XII. No More Talks on Kashmir 

XIII. Firm Settlement of All Indo-Pakistan Disputes Only Way to Peace 

XIV. How to Increase Food Production 

XV. Large-Scale Mechanised Farming the Only Way to Food Self-Sufficiency  

3. Justice at Heart- Life Journey of Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer 

Part I- LIFE JOURNEY OF  JUSTICE V.R. KRISHNA IYER

Part II- LETTERS AND ADDRESSES

Part III- LANDMARK JUDGMENTS

Part IV- NOTABLE EXCERPTS 

4. Gumnami Baba-A Case History 

1. A Brief History of This Book 8. Who Was He, If Not “Him”? 

2. “Impossible

3. Life and Times of a Secret Saint 

4. Life and Times of a Secret Saint 

5. From Death to Judgment 

6. The Judgment Itself 

7. The Things He Left Behind 

8. Who Was He, If Not “Him”? 

9. “What’s in a Name? Lots!”: The Idealist PoV of  Mission Netaji

10. Of “Anonymous” and Other Unknowns 

11. The Scribes Who Broke the Silence 

12. “Ram Bhawan is Twice Blessed

13. The Last Eyewitness 

5. Neither Roses nor Thorns (30th Anniversary Edition)-Table Of Content

• My Father 1
• Grandmother 6
• Days in the Profession 9
• Glamour in Court - Some Unusual Clients 14
• Notable Figures of Amritsar Bar 17
• Some Prominent Muslims of Amritsar 20
• Communal Riots of 1947 25
• From Bar to Bench 32
• Kalka Firing Enquiry 37
• Dalmia Case 39
• District and Sessions Judge, Delhi 43
• Punjab High Court 46
• Partap Singh Kairon 51
• Orissa Enquiry 55
• Chief Justice of High Court 60
• Supreme Court 62
• Visit to Australia 66
• Mrs. Gandhi's Election Appeal 71
• Attempt to Reconsider Kesavananda Bharati's case 73
• Minority Rights 76
• Habeas Corpus Case 79
• Resignation from the Court 83
• March 1977 90
• Chairmanship of Law Commission 97
• Visit to Europe 106
• Centre-State Relations 116
• UGC Membership 122
• A Meeting to Remember 124
• Minister for Three Days 127
• Sanjay Gandhi 133
• Candidate in Presidential - Election 137
• Looking Back at Three Score and Ten 143
• 1984 - Postscript 150

6. Courting Politics- Table Of Content

1. The Daredevil

2. The Lawyer of Emerging India

3. The Reformer-in-Chief

4. The Gentleman

5. The Artiste

6. The Man for all Seasons

7. The Debonair Man 

8. The Lawyer of Lord Rama

9. The Ultimate Multitasker