Before Memory Fades

Before Memory Fades

Author: Fali S. Nariman

Publisher: Hay House, Inc

Published: 2010-06-01

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 9381398003

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Before Memory Fades by Fali S. Nariman is a revelatory, comprehensive and perceptive autobiography – candid, compelling and authoritative.Internationally admired and respected, Fali S. Nariman is a senior advocate of the Supreme Court of India. He began his career at the Bombay High Court in November 1950, and has since been active in the legal profession. Over the years, he has held several prestigious posts at both the national and international levels. He became a Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) in November 1999. He is the recipient of the Padma Bhushan (1991) and the Padma Vibhushan (2007). Starting with his formative years, when he had the good fortune to interact with many eminent judges and advocates, Fali S. Nariman moves on to deal with a wide variety of important subjects, such as, the sanctity of the Indian Constitution and attempts to tamper with it. crucial cases that have made a decisive impact on the nation, especially on the interpretation of the law, the relationship between the political class and the judiciary, the cancer of corruption and how to combat this menace, the author outlines measures to restore the now-low credibility of the legal profession, he also delineates his role in several high-profile cases. In recognition of his track record, the Government of India nominated him to the Rajya Sabha. He describes the highlights of his tenure there. Both members of the legal profession and the lay reader will find the contents informative and useful.


Selected Writings

Selected Writings

Author: Nani Ardeshir Palkhivala

Publisher: Viking

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 392

ISBN-13:

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Eightieth birthday commemorative volume Lawyer par excellence, renowned public speaker, philanthropist and distinguished ambassador, Nani Ardeshir Palkhivala was in public life for over five decades. His post-budget speeches in Bombay since 1958 have drawn national attention. Considered to be one of the worldýs top ten lawyers, he was once described by former prime minister Morarji Desai as ýIndiaýs finest intellectualý. The profile at the beginning of this volume, penned by the editors, L.M. Singhvi, M.R. Pai and S. Ramakrishnan, brings together for the first time little known episodes from Nani Palkhivalaýs early years, as also instances of his legendary memory, kindness, humility and generosity. The selections that follow, from his best published writings and lectures, show to good effect his multi-faceted personality and understanding of Indian business and society. They are on subjects as diverse as religion, freedom and democracy, the Indian Constitution, judicial reforms, the Indian economy, socialism, and education. There are also pieces on historical figures and contemporaries who have strongly influenced him. Some of the correspondence that Palkhivala has had with K.R. Narayanan, Indira Gandhi, Sanjay Gandhi, V.P. Singh, Dr Manmohan Singh, Justice H.R. Khanna, Swami Ranganathananda and others has been included, along with rare photographs from the Palkhivala family album. All these offer a warm and full portrait of an individual who has spent his life in pursuit of excellence. Candid, provocative and forceful, the pieces in this volume reflect a mind that possesses a remarkable moral and intellectual integrity and a rare clarity of vision.


The Wit and Wisdom of Nani A. Palkhivala

The Wit and Wisdom of Nani A. Palkhivala

Author: Jignesh R. Shah

Publisher: Rupa Publications

Published: 2015-09-10

Total Pages: 154

ISBN-13: 9788129137470

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this book contains select quotations classified subjectwise under various chapters from his writings and speeches over six decades of his working life. the book introduces the man through his thoughts and ideas with the aim of inspiring readers, particularly the youth.


Legal Eagles

Legal Eagles

Author: Indu Bhan

Publisher: Random House India

Published: 2015-08-31

Total Pages: 202

ISBN-13: 8184007191

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Harish Salve failed his CA exam twice. Mukul Rohatgi was unable to secure a place at the Law Faculty, Delhi University. Rohinton Nariman was trained to become a Parsi priest. Legal Eagles examines the lives and times of India’s top seven lawyers, who fought some of the country’s landmark courtroom battles. Tracing their journey from their childhood days to the present, the book highlights the important milestones of their careers, their victories and failures, their influences, and their work ethic and role models, demonstrating that the path to success is paved with determination, grit and challenges. Journalist Indu Bhan gives a ringside view of the most significant case handled by each of these lawyers, including the Vodafone tax case, Coalgate and the 2G spectrum controversy, among others.


Revenue Law: Principles and Practice

Revenue Law: Principles and Practice

Author: Anne Fairpo

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2017-09-29

Total Pages: 1921

ISBN-13: 1526501325

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This highly respected work is a leading textbook for students and an invaluable first point of reference for practitioners. Its impressive list of contributors provides a clear and detailed explanation of the law, with a wealth of practical examples. It is fully revised and updated to the latest Finance Act, covering the latest case law and developments in practice.