Gobind Das
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Gobind Chandra Das | |
|---|---|
| Advocate General of Odisha | |
| In office 1981–1983 | |
| Advocate General, Odisha | |
| In office 1998–1999 | |
| President, Odisha Bar Association. | |
| In office 3.4.2006–6.8.2007 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 30th June, 1929 Kalyanpur Village, Jajpur District, Odisha. |
| Died | 17th October 2008 (Aged 79) |
| Spouse(s) | Smt. Shanti Das |
| Children | Jyoti Prakash Das & Mrinalini Das. |
| Parents | Late Shri Gopal Chandra Das and Uma Devi |
| Alma mater | Lincoln's Inn, England
Presidency College Kolkata Ravenshaw College, Cuttack M.S. Law College, Cuttack |
| Occupation | Barrister, Writer |
| Known for | Legal acumen, Literary contributions |
Gobind Chandra Das [1] [2] (30th June 1929 – 17th October 2008)[3] was an Indian lawyer and writer. Served as an Advocate General of the Odisha High Court.
Early life and education
Gobind Das was born on 30th June, 1929 in Jajpur district, Odisha. He was the son of Late Shri Gopal Chandra Das and Uma Devi. After completing his schooling at P.M. Academy, Cuttack. He pursued Economics (Hons.) from Presidency University, Kolkata. Subsequently, he obtained his master's degree from Ravenshaw University and completed his Law degree from M.S.Law College, Cuttack. In 1953, under the guidance of Late Justice R.K. Das, a former judge of Orissa High Court, he was enrolled as an advocate. Govinda Das's daughter Mrinalini Das is married to the son of Amiya Kumari Padhi. Amiya Kumari Padhi was the first woman to serve as a judge of the Odisha High Court.
Legal career
Upon joining the Bar, Gobind Das traveled to England to pursue his Bar-At-Law at Lincoln's Inn, where he studied alongside notable figures like Mr. Ashok Desai, a Senior Advocate. During his student days, he was actively involved in the Socialist Movement and served as an editor for a monthly magazine of the Socialist Party. After completing his Bar-At-Law, he resumed his practice at Orissa High Court before relocating to New Delhi in 1968 to practice at the Supreme Court of India. During his career, he had the privilege of working with esteemed legal personalities such as Sri H.R. Gokhale, former Law Minister.
Literary contributions
Gobind Das wrote extensively in Odia, his mother tongue, and authored novels, poetry, and articles. His debut novel "Amabasya Ra Chandra"[4] achieved remarkable success and was translated into various languages, including Hindi. Some of his other notable literary works include 'Deshe Deshe'[5], 'Jatak', 'Misra Raga', 'Bhagnansa', and his autobiography 'Sana Gotiye Jibana'.
His most prominent literary works were centered around the Supreme Court, with books like "Justice in India" and "Supreme Court in Quest Of Identity."[6] "Supreme Court in Quest Of Identity"[7] provided a comprehensive analysis of the Supreme Court like never before, making it essential reading for law enthusiasts and professionals.
Publications
- Supreme Court In Quest of Identity ISBN 81-7012-690-8
- Supreme But Not Infallible ISBN 0195653793
- Amabasya Ra Chandra. ISBN 8174000879
- Deshe Deshe ISBN 81-7400-468-8
- Sana Gotie Jibana ISBN 8174004998
- Kete Katha O Kichhi Kabita |Ekatra Sankalana | ISBN 8174004289
- Justice In India.
- Misraraga ମିଶ୍ରରାଗ (Short Stories)
- Jataka - ଜାତକ (book of Poems)
- Lassu - ଲାସୁ (Novel)
- Bhagannsa ଭଗ୍ନାଂଶ (Novel)
- Surjiyasta - ସୂର୍ଯ୍ୟାସ୍ତ (Novel)[8]
References
- ↑ "Guv moots heritage status to Ram Chandra Bhawan". newindianexpress. Retrieved 26 December 2009.
- ↑ "Amabasyara Chandra by Barrister Gobinda Das". ritikart.com. Retrieved 26 December 2015.
- ↑ "Advocates bid tearful adieu to Barrister Das". The Hindu. Retrieved 30 June 2016.
- ↑ Amabasya Ra Chandra. ISBN 8174000879.
- ↑ Mohan Lal (1992). Encyclopaedia of Indian Literature: Sasay to Zorgot. Sahitya Akademi. pp. 4380–. ISBN 978-81-260-1221-3.
- ↑ Supreme Court in Quest Of Identity. ISBN 81-7012-690-8.
- ↑ "Guv moots heritage status to Ram Chandra Bhawan". newindianexpress. Retrieved 26 December 2009.
- ↑ "ସୁପ୍ରିମ୍ କୋର୍ଟର ପ୍ରଥମ ଓଡ଼ିଆ ଓକିଲ". ସମ୍ବାଦ ୨୬/୦୬/୨୦୧୫ ଭୁବନେଶ୍ୱର ସଂସ୍କରଣ. 26 June 2015. Retrieved 26 June 2015.
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