He is well-remembered for his defence of the three Indian National Army soldiers accused of treason during World War II, and for attempting to negotiate a secret power-sharing agreement with Liaquat Ali Khan of the Muslim League.
Ia dikenal karena membela tiga prajurit Tentara Nasional India yang dituduh melakukan penyiksaan pada masa Perang Dunia II, dan berupaya menegosiasikan perjanjian pembagian kekuasaan rahasia dengan Liaquat Ali Khan dari Liga Muslim.