SaralnamaJustice Sibo Sankar Mishra of Orissa High Court spoke at Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University. He explained how law and literature are connected. The judge cited examples from novels, epics, and films to show how they represent legal concepts. He mentioned works like 'Chha Mana Athaguntha', 'Yajnaseni', and 'Merchants of Venice'. Justice Mishra also discussed how Hindi movies like 'Shree 420' and 'Andha Kanoon' teach legal principles. He explained that literature often expresses human behavior, which is regulated by law. Students can explore this connection by reading classic literature and watching films with legal themes. (Updated 26 Oct 2025, 22:19 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Justice Sibo Sankar Mishra of Orissa High Court spoke at Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University on 25 Aug 2023
- He explained how law and literature are connected
- The judge cited examples from novels, epics, and films to show how they represent legal concepts