New Delhi, May 12 -- The auditorium at Bharat Mandapam was filled with dignitaries, lawyers, and judges on Sunday evening. But, the pressing matter of this gathering was for a rather happy occasion: the launch of two books, The Bench, the Bar, and the Bizarre and The Lawful and the Awful. Written by Solicitor General of India, Tushar Mehta, these works of writing took centre stage as the evening filled with anecdotes, chatter, mutual admiration, and laughter - quite unusual for a setting of such stature. However, such is the nature of these books that the discussion around them brought out natural smiles as the admirable writing gave a humorous twist to the happenings in courtrooms.

"There is a particular peculiarity in being an advocate...