Justice Krishna Iyer

Justice Krishna Iyer was a poor man's judge who lived for 99 years and earned the high reputation for his relentless fight against the bad elements in higher judiciary of this country. 

One is not sure of the reason why he stood against R. Venkatraman of Congress party in presidential elections in 1987 knowing the fate. Probably he thought he would win the battle like V.V.Giri on the strength of conscience vote but in vain.

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Deluding Development

A typical issue of Indian livelihood

Place: Gandhinagar in Arumanallur Panchayat near Nagercoil (Tamil Nadu)

As many as 84 persons including 36 women from that place were arrested when they laid a siege to the Collectorate demanding proper water supply and other basic amenities braving the drizzle on Monday December 1, 2014.

The villagers complained that no action was taken so far on the representations made earlier to the authorities of Arumanallur Panchayat and district administration. They also alleged that these amenities were being denied for the last eight years by the local body.

It raises lots of questions and misgivings on the existence and efficiency of several agencies and their work style in the country!

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