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== Gobind Das ==
== Gobind Das ==
'''Gobind Das''' (30th June 1929 – 17th October 2008) was an Indian lawyer and writer. Served as an Advocate General <ref>{{cite news |url=https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:News_Article_on_Advocate_General_Govind_Das.jpg |work=The Indian Express |agency=The Indian Express |title=Govind Das begins second innings on a “cautious note” | publisher=The Indian Express}}</ref> of the [[Odisha High Court]].
Barrister Gobind Das (30th June 1929 – 17th October 2008) was an Indian lawyer and writer.


=== Early Life and Education ===
=== Early Life and Education ===
Gobind Das was born on 30th June, 1929, in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jajpur_districtJajpur Jajpur] District, Orissa. He was the son of Late Shri Gopal Chandra Das and Uma Devi. After completing his schooling at [http://wikimapia.org/160451/P-M-Academy| P.M. Academy] Cuttack, he pursued Economics (Hons.) from [https://www.presiuniv.ac.in/web/PresidencyCollege| Presidency College, Kolkata. Subsequently, he obtained his Master's degree from [https://ravenshawuniversity.ac.in/ Ravenshaw College], Cuttack, and completed his Law degree from [https://mlu.ac.in/M.S.LawCollege| 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.
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 [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amiya_Kumari_Padhi Amiya Kumari Padhi]. Amiya Kumari Padhi was the first woman to serve as a judge of the Odisha High Court.
Govinda Das's daughter Mrinalini Das is married to the son of [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amiya_Kumari_Padhi Amiya Kumari Padhi]. Amiya Kumari Padhi was the first woman to serve as a judge of the Odisha High Court.


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Gobind Das
Gobind Das
Gobind 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
Born30th June, 1929
Kalyanpur Village, Jajpur District, Odisha.
Died17th October 2008 (Aged 79)
SpouseSmt. Shanti Das
ChildrenJyoti Prakash Das & Mrinalini Das.
Parent(s)Late Shri Gopal Chandra Das and Uma Devi
Alma materLincoln's Inn, England

Presidency College Kolkata Ravenshaw College, Cuttack

M.S. Law College, Cuttack
OccupationBarrister, Writer
Known forLegal acumen, Literary contributions
Awards(List any notable awards or honors received, if applicable)

Gobind Das

Gobind Das (30th June 1929 – 17th October 2008) was an Indian lawyer and writer. Served as an Advocate General [1] 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.

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"[2][3] achieved remarkable success and was translated into various languages, including Hindi. Some of his other notable literary works include 'Deshe Deshe', '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."[4] "Supreme Court in Quest Of Identity"[5] 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)

References

  1. ^ "Govind Das begins second innings on a "cautious note"". The Indian Express. The Indian Express. The Indian Express.
  2. ^ Amabasya Ra Chandra. ISBN 8174000879.
  3. ^ "Guv moots heritage status to Ram Chandra Bhawan". newindianexpress. Retrieved 26 December 2009.
  4. ^ Supreme Court in Quest Of Identity. ISBN 81-7012-690-8.
  5. ^ "Guv moots heritage status to Ram Chandra Bhawan". newindianexpress. Retrieved 26 December 2009.
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