Gobind Chandra Das | |
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Advocate General of Odisha | |
In office 1981–1983 | |
Advocate General, Odisha | |
In office 1998–1999 | |
President, Odisha Bar Association. | |
In office 3 April 2006 – 6 August 2007 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 30 June 1929 Kalyanpur Village, Jajpur District, Odisha |
Died | 17 October 2008 | (aged 79)
Spouse | Smt. Shanti Das |
Children | Jyoti Prakash Das & Mrinalini Das. |
Parent(s) | 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] (30 June 1929 – 17 October 2008)[3] was an Indian lawyer and writer.
Das served as an Advocate General[4] of the Odisha High Court from 10 August 1998 to 15 March 1999.
Das wrote extensively in Odia, his mother tongue, and authored novels, poetry, and articles. His debut novel, Amabasya Ra Chandra,[5] achieved remarkable success and was translated into various languages, including Hindi. Some of his other notable literary works include Deshe Deshe,[6] Jatak, Misra Raga, Bhagnansa, and his autobiography Sana Gotiye Jibana.
Das' most prominent literary works were centred around the Supreme Court, with books like Justice in India and Supreme Court in Quest Of Identity,[1][7] which provided a comprehensive analysis of the Supreme Court.