Gobind Das

Indian lawyer and writer (1929–2008)

Gobind Chandra Das

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(2008-10-17) (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.

## Legal career

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Das served as an Advocate General[4] of the Odisha High Court from 10 August 1998 to 15 March 1999.

## Literary contributions

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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.

## Publications

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* 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)[8]

## References

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1. ^ a b "Guv moots heritage status to Ram Chandra Bhawan". newindianexpress. Retrieved 26 December 2009.
2. ^ "Amabasyara Chandra by Barrister Gobinda Das". ritikart.com. Retrieved 26 December 2015.
3. ^ "Advocates bid tearful adieu to Barrister Das". The Hindu. 18 October 2008. Retrieved 30 June 2016.
4. ^ "NAME OF THE ADVOCATE GENERALS OF ODISHA" (PDF). odisha.gov.in. Retrieved 26 December 2009.
5. ^ Amabasya Ra Chandra. ISBN 8174000879.
6. ^ Mohan Lal (1992). Encyclopaedia of Indian Literature: Sasay to Zorgot. Sahitya Akademi. pp. 4380–. ISBN 978-81-260-1221-3.
7. ^ Dāsa, Gobinda (2000). Supreme Court in Quest Of Identity. Eastern Book Company. ISBN 81-7012-690-8.
8. ^ "ସୁପ୍ରିମ୍ କୋର୍ଟର ପ୍ରଥମ ଓଡ଼ିଆ ଓକିଲ". ସମ୍ବାଦ ୨୬/୦୬/୨୦୧୫ ଭୁବନେଶ୍ୱର ସଂସ୍କରଣ. 26 June 2015. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 26 June 2015.