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Before Memory Fades: An Autobiography by Fali S. Nariman
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).
In this book, Nariman shares his personal and professional journey, starting with his formative years, when he had the good fortune to interact with many eminent judges and advocates, such as Sir Jamshedji Kanga, M.C. Chagla, Nani Palkhivala, and others. He also recounts his involvement in some of the most crucial cases that have made a decisive impact on the nation, especially on the interpretation of the law, such as Golaknath v. State of Punjab, Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala, S.P. Gupta v. Union of India, and others. He also reflects on the relationship between the political class and the judiciary, the cancer of corruption and how to combat this menace, and the measures to restore the now-low credibility of the legal profession.
Nariman also describes his role in several high-profile cases, such as representing India in the Bhopal gas tragedy case, defending Salman Rushdie's right to free speech in the Satanic Verses controversy, challenging the constitutionality of the Emergency of June 1975, and fighting for the rights of victims of communal violence in Gujarat. He also narrates his experience as a nominated member of the Rajya Sabha, where he spoke on various issues of national importance, such as judicial accountability, electoral reforms, human rights, and secularism.
Before Memory Fades is a fascinating and insightful account of one of India's most eminent jurists and public intellectuals. It is a valuable source of information and inspiration for anyone interested in law, politics, history, and society. The book is available in both hardcover and paperback editions, as well as in ebook format. You can also download a free PDF version of the book from Archive.org.
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