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Before Memory Fades is an autobiography of Fali S. Nariman who is a senior advocate in the Supreme Court of India. The book is a revelatory, perceptive and comprehensive biography. He started his career in 1950 as a lawyer at the Bombay High Court. Summary of the Book During his formative years Fali S. Nariman has had the opportunity to interact with several eminent judges and advocates. From here, he moves on to meet with a wide variety of important subjects like the sanctity of the Indian Constitution and the attempts to tamper with it, crucial cases that have had an impact on the nation, the interpretation of the law and the relationship between the political class and the judiciary. He was recognized for his track record and was nominated by the Government of India for the Rajya Sabha. He describes the highlights of his tenure there. Readers will find this information very useful and interesting. About the Author Fali S. Nariman is an Indian Constitutional Jurist and a Senior Advocate at the Supreme Court of India. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1991, Padma Vibhushan in 2007 and the Gruber Prize for Justice in 2007.