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On Rajaji

Sir, — In 1925, the Congress decided to boycott the courts which were considered symbols of colonial power. Rajaji, a staunch Congressman, joined the boycott. At that time, a Dalit was convicted by the sub-magistrate of Tirupati for entering the temple of Padmavati at Tiruchanur.

Rajaji was approached to plead his case. He was in a dilemma whether or not to break the ban on Congressmen attending courts. He decided to speak in court as a private person specially requested by the appellant — which procedure was open to every accused person in a criminal case — without filing a vakalat. The court also agreed to this course. Rajaji argued the case and won.

Kolar Krishna Iyer,
Tirupati, A.P.

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