New Delhi, Sept. 8 -- Not many would dispute that Ram Jethmalani was a man of letters. His admirers say he would even dream about 'laws' and various aspects of legal wars - some very famous and some not so famous.

The late Jethmalani also had his unique manner of antagonising political compatriots, sometime even the prime minister in office and his own legal fraternity with his brash handling of the stuff. In 2000, his remarks on lawyers' strike even led to his expulsion from the Bar Association. A brief reference to the variety of cases he represented would sum up the story of the man and his love for controversies. "I thrive in controversy....because I believe in truth and I do what I believe," the illustrious lawyer had once said. I...