Akash Vajpai

Finally We did it. @justice_junkiee @Manishdhclawyer @Shreeharib1 @AdhivaktaP @DelhiParishad

Thank you for your kind words, Sir. Those blue clogs are subtle reminder that how greatness and humility coexist so naturally in you 🙂😊

Honoured to present my book “Freedom on Trial” to the distinguished and ever-supportive Senior Advocate, @advsanjoy Sir. I remain deeply grateful for his invaluable guidance and insights, which played a significant role in shaping this work into reality. @Rupa_Books #FreedomonTrial

Thank You Sir.

It was an Honour to present a copy of my book ‘Freedom on Trial' to @advbharatchugh . His profound expertise in criminal jurisprudence and his celebrated affinity for literature made this a truly memorable exchange. Deeply grateful for his time and the insightful conversation. @Rupa_Books

Well done @alabhyadhamija and many congratulations to the entire team.

We remember not just the sacrifice, but the spirit behind it. 
Whether young or old, they never hesitated to lay down their lives for us. They gave their today so we could have a tomorrow. From the fearless thoughts of Bhagat Singh to the forgotten stories of countless unsung heroes, these books bring to life voices that refused to be silenced, voices that continue to echo in every patriot’s heart. “They may kill me, but they cannot kill my ideas. They can crush my body, but they will not be able to crush my spirit.”-Bhagat Singh @akash144 @virenderkapoor #IndianFreedomFighter #ShaheedDiwas #JaiHind #MyrtyrsOfIndia #Inspiration

Does your history textbook really capture the full story of India’s struggle for independence? India’s freedom was not only fought for on the streets; it was also defended in courtrooms. Freedom on Trial uncovers landmark cases where revolutionaries turned injustice into resistance, bringing back a forgotten chapter of history. “In bringing these trials together with care, balance, and intellectual honesty, Akash Vajpai has rendered a valuable service to constitutional culture.”
Justice Dr D. Y. Chandrachud, former Chief Justice of India. OUT NOW! Get your copies now: amzn.in/d/03bLfPI1 @akash144 #FreedomOnTrial #IndianHistory #RupaPublications #LegalHistory #HiddenHistory

Time really flies. I used to be completely obsessed with the Harry Potter movies, but hadn’t watched them in years. Today, I came home and saw my kids watching them—it felt surreal. #Harrypotter

Met Justice DY Chandrachud, Former Chief Justice of India and gave a copy of my book. #FreedomonTrial @Rupa_Books

India’s freedom struggle was not fought only on the streets—it was fought in courtrooms. In Freedom on Trial, i have tried to uncovers a forgotten front of the independence movement, where colonial courts became battlegrounds and justice itself stood accused.

From manuscript to reality. First copies in hand. Grateful. @Rupa_Books #FreedomonTrial

What started as thoughts in silence has now become something real. Picking up my book for the first time is a moment I’ll never forget. 📖✨ #AuthorLife #FreedomonTrial

Picked this as my read for the week. Only 20 pages in, and I’m already hooked. @zafaranjum

The Benaras connection transformed British policy. It proved that arbitrary demands on Indian rulers could trigger massive uprisings, eventually leading to more formal "Treaties" and "Subsidiary Alliances" to control India with a (slightly) more legalistic veneer. (10/10) @AnupamkPandey @VyomeshShukla @IndicHistory @sanjayuvacha @advsanjoy @MahantMochan @KashiManthan @KumarAVPandey

The trial dragged on for seven years (1788–1795). It became a massive social event, with the British public debated whether the Empire should be a "mission of civilization" or a "system of plunder." Though Hastings was eventually acquitted, his reputation was permanently stained. (9/10)

Impeachment of Warren Hastings and its Banaras Connection. Thread (1/10) impeachment of Warren Hastings wasn't just a British political scandal—it was a trial that put the ethics of the entire Empire on the stand. At its heart was a dramatic, violent confrontation in the holy city of Benaras.