: This principled stance cost him the Chief Justiceship of India, as he was subsequently superseded for the post.

: His dissent was so profound that The New York Times suggested a monument be built in his honor to mark his role in preserving Indian democracy. Content and Narrative Style

: While four other judges agreed that fundamental rights could be suspended during an emergency, Khanna argued that the right to life and liberty is inherent and cannot be stripped away by executive decree.

The central theme of the autobiography is Justice Khanna's unwavering commitment to the rule of law. He is most famous for being the lone dissenting voice in the (Habeas Corpus) case during the Emergency era.

The book is described as a "bouquet of roses having thorns as well," symbolizing the blend of beautiful memories and harsh realities the author faced. Neither Roses nor Thorns - EBC Webstore