Description
Drawing upon nearly 40 years of legal experience in the Supreme Court of India, Law, Humour and Urdu Poetry by Ejaz Maqbool is a unique and delightful blend of wit, courtroom anecdotes, and literary charm. The author takes readers on a humorous journey through the legal corridors, spotlighting the lighter side of law through personal stories, quirky courtroom exchanges, and the timeless elegance of Urdu poetry.
Inspired by the writings and autobiographies of eminent legal figures like Fali S. Nariman, Shanti Bhushan, and Ram Jethmalani, Maqbool weaves together real incidents and humorous episodes that often unfold in the most serious legal settings. He captures how even amidst intense legal battles, lawyers and judges have used humour as a powerful tool—bringing levity to tense situations.
The book also pays tribute to the poetic heritage of the legal fraternity, with Urdu couplets—many cited in actual court judgments—adding a cultural dimension to the legal anecdotes. Maqbool credits his colleagues, juniors, and legal luminaries for contributing their own experiences, making this book a collaborative celebration of the legal community.
Divided into four engaging sections:
1. Anecdotes from legal luminaries and other stories
2. Weird Cases
3. Law and Urdu Poetry
4. Urdu Couplets cited in Judgments
Whether you’re a member of the legal profession, a lover of Urdu literature, or simply someone who enjoys a good laugh, this book offers a refreshing and enriching perspective on life in the legal world—where humour and intellect walk hand in hand.
CONTENTS
1. Sir Vembakkam Bhashyam Aiyangar (1 January 1844 – 18 November 1908)
2. Sir Rashbehari Ghosh (23 December 1845 – 28 February 1921)
3. Syed Akbar Hussain Rizvi, Popularly Known as Akbar Allahabadi (16 November 1846 – 9 September 1921)
4. Mr. John Duncan Inverarity (17 January 1847 – 4 December 1923)
5. Justice Syed Mahmood (24 May 1850 – 8 May 1903)
6. Pandit Motilal Nehru (6 May 1861 – 6 February 1931)
7. Sir Charles Roe Alston (1862 – 1937)
8. Dr. Sachchidanand Sinha (10 November 1871 – 6 March 1950)
9. Sir Murray Coutts Trotter (12 May 1874 – 12 May 1929)
10. Sir Syed Wazir Hasan (14 May 1874 – 16 August 1947)
11. Sir Jamsetjee Kanga (1875 – 1969)
12. Sir Tej Bahadur Sapru (8 December 1875 – 20 January 1949)
13. Mr. Mohammad Ali Jinnah (25 December 1876 – 11 September 1948)
14. Sir Muhammad Iqbal (9 November 1877 – 21 April 1938)
15. Brij Narayan Chakbast (19 January 1882 – 12 February 1926)
16. Sir Alladi Krishnaswamy Iyer (14 May 1883 – 3 October 1953)
17. Mr. Motilal Chimanlal Setalvad (1884 – 1974)
18. Sir Shah Muhammad Sulaiman (13 February 1886 – 12 March 1941)
19. Dr. Kailash Nath Katju (17 June 1887 – 17 February 1968)
20. Mr. R. Kesava Iyengar (1892 – 1991)
21. Mr. C.K. Daphtary (1 April 1893 – 18 February 1983)
22. Justice Mohammadali Carim Chagla (30 September 1900 – 9 February 1981)
23. Justice Anand Narain Mulla (12 October 1901 – 12 June 1997)
24. Justice Mohammad Hidayatullah (17 December 1905 – 18 September 1992)
25. Mr. Hormasji Maneckji Seervai (1906 – 1996)
26. Mr. S. Govind Swaminadhan (15 December 1906 – 30 September 2003)
27. Mr. Ashoke Kumar Sen (10 October 1913 – 21 September 1996)
28. Mr. Nani Ardeshir Palkhivala (16 January 1920 – 11 December 2002)
29. Mr. S.S. Ray [20 October 1920 – 6 November 2010]
30. Mr. Ram Jethmalani [14 September 1923 – 8 September 2019]
31. Mr. Shanti Bhushan [11 November 1925 – 31 January 2023]
32. Mr. Ramaswamy [6 September 1929 – 22 May 1999]
33. Mr. Fali Sam Nariman [10 January 1929]
34. Mr. Soli J. Sorabjee [9 March 1930 – 30 April 2021]
35. Dr. Laxmi Mall Singhvi [9 November 1931 – 6 October 2007]
36. Mr. Ashok H. Desai [12 June 1932 – 13 April 2020]
37. Mr. Abdul Mujeeb Mazumder [9 August 1932 – 03 November 2021]
38. Mr. Parani Parameswara Rao [15 August 1933 – 13 September 2017]
39. Mr. Yusuf Hatim Muchhala [28 March 1939]
40. Dr. Rajeev Dhavan [4 August 1946]
41. Justice Afrab Alam [9 April 1948]
42. Mr. Kapil Sibal [8 August 1948]
43. Mr. Vinod Arvind Bobde [26 June 1956 – 11 June 2016]
44. Mr. Raju Ramachandran [14 May 1954]
45. Mr. Harish N. Salve [22 June 1955]
46. Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman [13 August 1956]
47. Mr. V. Sudhish Pai [10 August 1957]
48. Dr. Abhishek Manu Singhvi [24 February 1959]
49. Mr. Vikas Singh [March 5 1960]
50. Mr. Tushar Mehta [11 September 1964]
51. Mr. Sanjay Hegde [19 July 1965]
52. Mr. Huzeifa A. Ahmadi [March 19, 1968]
53. Mr. Raju Z. Moray [December 12, 1958]
54. More Courtroom Laughter
55. Weird Cases
56. Law and Urdu Poetry
57. Urdu Couplets Cited in Judgments
58. About The Author
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