The Alipore Bomb Case A Historic Pre-ind

It was one of the most sensational trials in the history of the Indian independence movement. In court appeared 49 accused and 206 witnesses. 400 documents were field and 5000 exhibits were produced including bombs, revolvers and acid. The English judge, C.B. Beechcroft had studied with one of the accused at Cambridge. The Chief Prosecutor, Eardley Norton displayed a loaded revolver on his briefcase during the trial. Young lawyer Chittarajan Das who would later become a major figure in the independence movement, appeared for the defence.
About Author :
Noorul Hoda, a graduate from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi and a post graduate in Museology from the National Museum Institute, Ministry of Culture, is actively involved in historical and cultural research projects in India. Ministry of Culture, is actively involved in historical and cultural research proejcts in India. The Alipore Bomb Case: A Historic Pre-Independence Trial is the result of his ongoing research on revolutionary groups of the Indian freedom movement.
Contents :
Liberty of Thought and Action Acknowledgements Editor's Note: Revisiting Ourselves Introduction: A Journey Begins The Genesis The Retaliation The Trial and The Judgement The Aftermand and Beyond Epilogue The Key Players in the Case Bibliography