Before Memory Fades: An Autobiography
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Nariman was holding forth and reminiscing to an audience hanging on his words. To be honest the book could have done with better editing, sometimes its almost like notes which have been typed up, which should have been addressed. Its endearing as clearly being written by Mr.
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Nariman himself but This actually reads as a clear reflection of Mr. Nariman himself but does detract from the quality of the book. It was a personal shocker to know of his representation of Union Carbide and the part of the book dealing with this sounds faintly defensive too. The chapter on the Inter State Water Disputes could have been avoided entirely. The reflections on the Indian judiciary is exceptional. Good reading for those interested in the legal profession in India.
Jan 26, Megha Sreeram rated it really liked it. A detailed account of the professional journey of one of the most illustrious lawyers of India, Mr. The chapters on UCC and the Inter State river disputes are excellent and provide a balanced view on the facts. Written in a style peppered with ample amount of humour, this book is entertaining and informative. I loved the fact that the author, Mr. Nariman,does not impose his views on the readers, rather he presents the facts and the views from all sides and leaves the case to the reader to A detailed account of the professional journey of one of the most illustrious lawyers of India, Mr.
Nariman,does not impose his views on the readers, rather he presents the facts and the views from all sides and leaves the case to the reader to decide. The wisdom of Mr. Nariman is also evident across the pages as he jots down what he had learnt all through his years. The description about the various High Court buildings in the earlier pages of the book and about the tradition followed in the Bar provides an interesting read. I would recommend to pick this one up!
Sep 22, Kartikeya. The opening lines of this book truly capture the essence of what is to come- succintly written, neat, and excellent comic touch. When professionals write, especially in an autobiographic form, it is usually presumed that there will be exaggeration of personal laurels and achievements. This is where the author distinguishes himself from the rest. Most of the information, no matter how high-profile or trivial, is presented just as it should be- as a simple account of a brilliant lawyer's life and The opening lines of this book truly capture the essence of what is to come- succintly written, neat, and excellent comic touch.
Most of the information, no matter how high-profile or trivial, is presented just as it should be- as a simple account of a brilliant lawyer's life and career at the bar. Looking forward to read more. Jun 01, Adwait Bhonde rated it it was amazing. Well, I must say that his is a must have for all law students, especially those who are willing to practice law in the courts. It's a nicely written autobiography, giving an account of the author's life and takes us right from his birth in Burma, establishment of his practice in Mumbai, shifting to Delhi, being and resigning as the ASG, controversy regarding he representing the infamous Union Carbide Company to the things which go around in and off the court.
Before Memory Fades: An Autobiography
I have forgotten many things from thi Well, I must say that his is a must have for all law students, especially those who are willing to practice law in the courts. I have forgotten many things from this book since I read this book long time back. I wish to read the intriguing parts in it again. Apr 05, Vijaykasana rated it it was amazing. A most powerful Constitution lawyer in Indian history shares his experiences of Court and Justice system in India and his opinion about how it could be bettered. Moreover he discusses many important Constitution cases including some of which he has appeared.
He also shares his experience in different countries and their law practices. I felt like reading some constitutional book with writers invaluable insight clubbed with humor and passion. A must read novel for every lawyer, law student or pers A most powerful Constitution lawyer in Indian history shares his experiences of Court and Justice system in India and his opinion about how it could be bettered. A must read novel for every lawyer, law student or persons who are interested in law. Dec 23, Ajitabh Pandey rated it liked it Shelves: Mr Nariman has mentioned a brief on his life and work in this book.
Being an eminent lawyer, his views consists of lots of legal references at various places. Written in a very simple and uncomplicated style, this book is definitely a worth read. Very good book from an eminent citizen of India. Mr Nariman comes across as a humble, sincere and open person. The book gives insights into critical issues such as Parliamentary power to amend the Constitution, Executive Judicial relationships, inter state water dispute act, Judicial Governance and some great description of great Judges.. I also like the discussion on "Rule of law" Vs "rule by law". There other philosophical discussions therein.
Jul 24, Pratyush Raj rated it it was amazing. An amazingly well written and structured book about the life and experiences of Mr. Nariman, who has achieved a renown not only in the field of law but also as an ardent believer of the constitution and what it stands for.
His insights and experience are a gem for anyone pursuing the field of law, and the simple way of writing especially helps make one feel as if Mr. Dec 18, Hanumesh HN rated it really liked it. Book must for every law student and practicing lawyer , personal life is less covered and more importance to given professional Life and Much guidance for readers with sharing lot of experiences ,as a reader and a law student book influencing lot and lot of changes on my life and in respect to law as career , its invaluable and not fading away work forever.
Dec 30, Keshav Iyengar rated it it was amazing. Fali Nariman is one of the tallest lighthouses of Indian law. In this candid book, he delves into the many spheres of the law he has been in and sheds light upon some very interesting and important subjects.
I won't spoil it by getting into details, but be sure, this is a must read for anyone and everyone who has an interest in law! Nov 22, Bharath Ramakrishnan rated it liked it.
Fali S. Nariman is a well known name as he has been involved in many high profile cases. In Before Memory Fades: An Autobiography, he tells his own story, . Read Before Memory Fades book reviews & author details and more at Amazon. in. Free delivery on qualified Back. Before Memory Fades: An Autobiography.
Has very good coverage of Fali Nariman's professional career. The matter on the constitution, emergency and Bhopal gas tragedy are covered well and make for interesting reading. The book meanders into technical details more often than required. Would have been good if the book had more of Fali Nariman's personal life and interests Jan 15, Pankaj Shah rated it liked it Shelves: Nice book to read. Gives some insights about emergency period with author's own perspective.
Author also makes his stand clear on the Bhopal Gas trgedy case. A must read for lawyers and wannabe lawyers. Dec 23, Vinod Pal rated it it was ok. I did not find the book interesting, may be because I like books in story telling manner , and this book seemed to only telling facts in bland manner. So I stopped reading the book after reading may be twenty odd pages. Nov 23, Rajesh added it. Nariman with his vast experience of the Indian judiciary shares his wisdom in this well written book. He critically analyses the strengths and weaknesses of the judicial system and ends the book with optimism.
Jan 21, Akila rated it really liked it. Witty, candid and interesting.
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Specifically liked the portions on the emergency, Bhopal gas tragedy and judges of the Supreme Court. Highly recommend this book. May 09, Ameyavikrama Thanvi rated it really liked it. May 12, Divy Durgesh rated it it was amazing. I don't have words to describe this books, Simply Amazing. A must for law student, full of knowledge and wisdom.
Sriram rated it really liked it Oct 16, Prachi Shah rated it really liked it Sep 19, Pragya Tripathi rated it really liked it Jun 27, Panda Reads rated it really liked it Dec 16, There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Nariman is an internationally recognised authority on international arbitration. He is one of India's most distinguished constitutional lawyers and he has argued several leading cases.
Thereafter he studied B. His father initially wanted him to write the Indian Civil Service Examination. Since he could not afford it at that time, he chose law as his last option. Nariman started his law practice at the Bombay High Court. After practicing for 22 years, he was appointed a Senior Advocate in the Supreme Court of India in , a position he retains to date.
He said that "My senior's senior, Jamsetjee Kanga was my mentor. He was like a father figure to me.
He died at 93 and he is the one who, at the age of 92, told me that he was still learning. He had a tremendous memory and so does my son Rohinton. He was an Ordained Priest and so is Rohinton. Nariman argued in favour of Dow chemicals the owned by Union carbide in the infamous Bhopal gas disaster case, which he admitted as a mistake in recent times. He also appeared in many important cases like Golak Nath, S. Nariman is the recipient of the Padma Vibhushan in and Padma Bhushan in , respectively the second and third highest honors granted to civilians by the President of India.
Both awards were for Nariman's contributions to jurisprudence and public affairs. Nariman was awarded the Gruber Prize for Justice in He dedicated his awards to his alma mater Bishop Cotton School in Shimla. His books serves as an outstanding scholarly treatise on the Constitutional Law, its interpretation and application. His concern as a citizen of India laces all his writings and remains an inspiration for every student of Indian Law. Books by Fali S. See All Goodreads Deals…. Trivia About Before Memory Fad Sorabjee to name a few.
For juniors like him a consent decree brief would take at least three appearances in order to convince the judge. In another occasion when Fali was just a year old in the bar, Nani Palkhiwala had entrusted him with an appeal under the Bombay Land Requisition Act. Fali told the bench that Mr Palkhiwala was appearing in another matter before the ITAT and would be coming in sometime. Then Chief Justice Chagla asked Fali if he knew the matter. This turned out to be a golden opportunity for Fali to prove himself and he read the facts and the legal provisions.
While he could see the solicitors and clients who were sitting behind him wringing their hand in despair, Nani arrived before the court just when the judgement had been delivered. Palkhiwala, you can add anything more to what Mr. These were some of the early memories in the Bombay Bar which Mr Nariman still recalls and cherish.
Before Memory Fades is not just a book but a classic piece of art if I may call. It is a commentary on the most important court cases like Shankari Prasad , Sajjan Singh , Golaknath , Keshavananda Bharti , and Minerva Mills which laid the fundamental basis of the Indian Constitution. Nariman explains how the judiciary dealt with these amendments and held that Fundamental Rights form a part of the 'basic structure' of the Constitution which can never be amended. Nariman recalls some of the most touching family sentiments, when he was offered High Court Judgeship at the age of 38 but declined the honour for financial reasons.
This autobiography gives a detailed insight of the National Emergency in , when he was the Additional Solicitor General of India. Fali recalls of those days like 12th June when Justice Jagmohan Lal Sinha of the Allahabad High Court pronounced the judgment in the election petition filed against Indira Gandhi by Raj Narain where she was held guilty of corrupt practice and thus was disqualified from holding any public office. On 22nd June an appeal for stay to the Allahabad High Court judgment was filed before the vacation bench before Justice V.
Nani Palkhiwala argued and got the judgment reserved, but on 24th June a conditional stay order was granted. Nariman recounts his own defiance against autocratic rule when he resigned from the post of Additional Solicitor General of India in opposition to the declaration of Internal Emergency in by the Indira Gandhi government, being the only public officer in the country to have registered his protest against the suppression of civil liberties.