Born of a highly respected Maheshwari family in a small town called Akola, the author's journey begins in 1933. From his early childhood and recollections of the sprawling household, to losing his father and growing up under the guidance of ‘Kakaji', this book talks about the significant events in his life, focusing mainly on the crossroads and turning points. Charting his steady rise from a District Court lawyer to the Supreme Court, the narrative is filled with anecdotes that delight and intrigue, such as his interactions with Lord Denning, Nehru, Naushad, Mohammad Rafi and Dilip Kumar. A man who rose to the pinnacle of success through grit and determination, challenging every issue he found wrong or unethical, Justice Mohta has stood steadfast on his chosen path despite numerous obstacles, and many of his achievements are legendary. Lucidly written, it is the record of a fascinating journey that melds experience, ideals, honesty and a great firmness of spirit-hallmarks of a life well lived.
About the Author
Vallabhdas A. Mohta was born on 26 April 1933 and spent his early years in Akola, a small town in erstwhile Vidarbha. His journey into public life began when he was appointed as Governor's Group Representative for Akola, Amravati, Khamgaon, Bhusaval and Jalgaon in 1968- 69. He was elected member of Bar Council of Maharashtra in 1968 and 1973, and unanimously elected as its Vice-Chairman in 1974. In a spectacular career spanning several decades, Mohta rose to become Judge of B ombay H igh Court, Chief Justice, O rissa H igh Court and S enior Advocate, S upreme Court O f India. Acclaimed for his contribution in the field of Arbitration Law, his name was included in Who's Who in the World, 2002 Edition, and also in The Cambridge B lue B ook by International B iographical Centre, Cambridge. Justice Mohta remains an honoured name in India's galaxy of legal luminaries.
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