Barrister
Gobind das
Early Life
&
Education
Gobind Das was born on 30th June, 1929 in [[Jajpur district]], [[Odisha]]. He was the son of Late Shri Gopal Chandra Das and Uma Devi. After completing his schooling at P.M. Academy, [[Cuttack]]. He pursued Economics (Hons.) from [[Presidency University, Kolkata]]. Subsequently, he obtained his master’s degree from [[Ravenshaw University]] and completed his Law degree from M.S.Law College, Cuttack. In 1953, under the guidance of Late Justice R.K. Das, a former judge of Orissa High Court, he was enrolled as an advocate.
Govinda Das’s daughter Mrinalini Das is married to the son of [[Amiya Kumari Padhi]]. Amiya Kumari Padhi was the first woman to serve as a judge of the Odisha High Court.
Interview by Etv
Books
by Govinda Das
Writing
Literary contributions
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
Art statements
- 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]
Legal career
Art statements
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dvocate General of Odisha In office
1981–1983Advocate General, Odisha In office
1998–1999President, Odisha Bar Association. In office
3 April 2006 – 6 August 2007