Cornelia Sorabji

Cornelia Sorabji is a detailed biography that examines the life of India's first woman barrister. Written by Suparna Gooptu, this volume 1 account explores the professional and personal struggles of a woman who opened the legal profession to women long before they were formally permitted to plead in court. The text utilizes personal correspondence and writings to analyze her role within the legal history of South Asia.

This history and biography focuses on the intersection of gender and the law during the colonial era. It examines how Sorabji navigated the pressures of societal patriarchy and colonialism, often facing criticism as an imperial surrogate. By focusing on the experiences of lawyers and judges, the book provides a scholarly look at the social activists and women who challenged the legal structures of the time.