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Correspondence : 1824 - 1894 |
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Serial no. |
Date |
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From Person |
To no. |
To Person |
Pages |
Summary |
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000022460 |
02.08.1824 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08138 |
SUMATI ALIAS |
2 |
Gandhiji is glad to know that she subscribes to Navjeevan and also spins. Advises that while spinning she should try to vasualise the miseries of the poor. |
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000022494 |
01.02.1828 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
05982 |
MALKANI |
2 |
Advises to get Thakkar Bapa's recommendation. Asks if he is ready for untouchability work. Advises to weight thoroughly the pros and cons as the work might involce continious touring. |
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000003099 |
10.03.1833 |
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2 |
This is a good pretext to stop Indian Immigration. Description of the symptoms and courses of the plague in its varieties. |
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000022555 |
03.06.1842 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08148 |
MALKANI, N. R. (Prof.) |
2 |
Inquires why expenditure was incured in spite of instructions to the contrary. |
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000024118 |
22.08.1847 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08305 |
CHANDIWALA, Brijkrishna |
2 |
If what you write is correct socialists will not be able to do any thing. conveys news. |
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000000002 |
03.08.1871 |
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56 |
Stipulations. (1) Control of foreign affairs. (2) Resident (3) who will look after native's interests (4) Full freedom of trade, possession of property etc to all, domiciled since 1877 (5) No slavery or apprenticeship akin to slavery. (6) Confirmation by the first Natal Parliament. (Important pages for South Africa struggle :-Nos. 50-51) |
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000000003 |
03.08.1871 |
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2 |
Legalising Conscription during war' Coloured man also can be called up. "Coloured"= A person any of whose forefathers up to the 4th generation belongs to the aboriginal races of Asia or Africa. |
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000000001 |
09.11.1871 |
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1 |
The Ordinance refers solely to white persons as regards both the solemniser and the marrying parties. |
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000030531 |
01.11.1883 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08812 |
SHAH, Munnalal |
1 |
Says Only he can stay in the Ashram who observes celibacy, Truth, non-violence, Non stealing, Non possession. who consider untouchability as sin who does physical labour cleans latrin spin and wear khadi regularly etc. |
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000000004 |
27.02.1884 |
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25 |
(1) The Transvaal to be called S. A. Republic (2) Remarking the boundaries (3) An Officer of the S. A.R. to replace the Secretary for Native Affairs. (4) Freedom to the Natives to travel under a pass system (5) Re-affirmation of freedom of trade, possession of property etc. to "Other than Natives". (6) Confirmation by the Natal Legislature |
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000000006 |
10.06.1885 |
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2 |
(1) No burger rights (franchise) (2)No fixed property ownership (3)Registration (4)Registration fee pound 25, - exempted in case of those already residing (5)For breach of '(3) pound. 10 to pound. 100 fine or 1 to 6 month's jail (6)Reservation of Locations for residence (not for trade) |
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000000007 |
12.08.1886 |
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To no ownership of fixed property add "except only in such Locations (etc.) as the Government" for purposes of sanitation" shall assign to live in . To" Government. has the right to reserve Locations etc." add" for purposes of sanitation [for Law No.3 1885, see SN 6] |
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000000008 |
01.08.1887 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
4 |
If more than five Coloured families are found living together outside Locations without permission the white employer shall be fined 10 shs per family. |
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000029831 |
06.11.1888 |
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"BLANK" |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Receipt of pound 100 deposit for G's admission to Inner Temple for Law education. |
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000029833 |
06.11.1888 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
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"BLANK" |
1 |
G's Declaration for admission to the society of Inner Temple. |
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000006070 |
19.02.1889 |
13185 |
LEITNER (Dr.) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2 |
Pandit Dhurva has left some papers with Dr. Lietner, which Dhurva wishes to be sent to you for publication in a cheap press May I send them? |
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000000008 |
13.05.1889 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
A Treasury Department announcement that Arabs are legally entitled to have licences. |
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000000008 |
13.05.1889 |
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1 |
An extremely Vigorous plea for fair play and justice to the Indian merchant-miscalled out of contempt and ignorance-the Coolie trader. Also a fitting tribute to Indian Civilisation. The whole articles worth a perusal |
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000000008 |
13.05.1889 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Sarcastic remarks against "white" women who patronise Arab shops and white girls who demean themselves by being saleswomen of prosperous Arab traders. |
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000005554 |
24.06.1889 |
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1 |
Original receipt of Mahmad Nameji for 3 pound under Law three of 1885, probably entitled as proof or residence. |
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000000009 |
16.05.1890 |
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1 |
The Asiatic resident shall be enregistered in a special register. |
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000000065 |
17.05.1890 |
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2 |
Kaffirs (etc) forbidden to hunt animals, with permission can shoot birds damaging their own Crops. |
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000000010 |
17.05.1890 |
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Resolved that Government is instructed to apply Law III of 1885, stringently & to submit measures against eluding same next year. |
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000029698 |
30.07.1890 |
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List of pass candiates of England's Matric Examination uncludes G's name passing by II class through private tution. |
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000003593 |
05.10.1890 |
13472 |
MADANJIT V. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
3 |
I have secured promises from peasants of pound 65 to be recovered at harvest time. Please do come to yourself here and the funds are sure to swell. [Note: The Writer Shri.Madanjit seems to be the same person who was witness and interpreter.] |
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000030752 |
07.02.1891 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
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1 |
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000029832 |
28.05.1891 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
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1 |
G's declaration as a student before call to the Bar. Proposed by A.G.Macton a Bencher. |
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000031256 |
26.05.1892 |
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"BLANK" |
08975 |
GAZETTE |
1 |
Notification allowing M.K. Gandhi Bar at Law, to practise in the courts of Kathiawar Political Agency subject to restrictions notified in years 1878 & 1879. |
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000000011 |
20.06.1892 |
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4 |
(1) Additional members in the central council from 10 to 16. (2) the Governor General-in-council to make regulations re: conditions of nominations by the Governor- General, Governors etc. |
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000000012 |
05.08.1892 |
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(1) The Government shall see that no Asiatic carries on business in towns (i.e.. outside locations)(2) Shops erected after 1889 to be removed for thwith. (3) Those before 1889 to be removed after expiry of contract. |
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000025886 |
05.09.1892 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
07440 |
PATWARI RANCHHODBHAI |
4 |
As my brother is not in favour I have postponed going abroad to practice. I would however like to have some literary work. I requested you to lend some money but I know you cannot spare the amount. My caste opposition is great but I do not mind. |
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000023932 |
27.10.1892 |
08271 |
NAOROJI, Dadabhai |
08288 |
RIPON (Lord) |
2 |
Copy of a telegram forwarded to Lord Ripan refers to a claim unpaid. |
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000023942 |
06.11.1892 |
07954 |
BRITISH GOVERNMENT |
08271 |
NAOROJI, Dadabhai |
3 |
Asks for further details states that Transvaal is not British Territory. |
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000023937 |
07.12.1892 |
10404 |
HAJEE MOHMAD HAJEE DADA & CO. |
08271 |
NAOROJI, Dadabhai |
2 |
Our office in Transvaal is asked to move into segregated area (location) and we are told that no locenses will be issued to trade in the towns. Please take up the question as it is a question of life and death of the Indian community. |
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000000014 |
15.12.1892 |
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Printed duplicate of SN 13 L.N.3 of 1892. |
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000000013 |
15.12.1892 |
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Sir W. Wragg thanked for allowing Muslims to substitute salaaming for doffing turbans, and thus respecting Muslim religious susceptibilities. |
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000000015 |
10.01.1893 |
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At least 2 classes for whites and 1 for blacks. Coloured persons not allowed to travel by the former. |
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000000017 |
08.03.1893 |
12185 |
TATHAM, R. H. |
12186 |
RESIDENT MAGISTRATE NGUTU |
1 |
Application for a general storekeeper's Licence. The firm is well known and is a strong party. It is prepared to pay any fees demanded by Law. |
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000000018 |
15.03.1893 |
12186 |
RESIDENT MAGISTRATE NGUTU |
12185 |
TATHAM, R. H. |
1 |
Application rejected. |
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000000019 |
22.03.1893 |
12185 |
TATHAM, R. H. |
12186 |
RESIDENT MAGISTRATE NGUTU |
1 |
Kindly furnish grounds for refusal of licence. |
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000000020 |
28.03.1893 |
12185 |
TATHAM, R. H. |
12186 |
RESIDENT MAGISTRATE NGUTU |
1 |
Reminder of SN 19, since there was no reply. |
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000000021 |
07.04.1893 |
12185 |
TATHAM, R. H. |
12187 |
OSBORN, M. (RESIDENT COMMISSIONER) |
1 |
Since Resident Magistrate has not replied to my two letters (SNs 19 & 20 ), I hereby repeat my application. Under what authority do your subordinates refuse licence to British Subjects ? |
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000000022 |
08.04.1893 |
12186 |
RESIDENT MAGISTRATE NGUTU |
12183 |
TATHAM, R. H. ADVOCATE |
1 |
Discretion vested with me to grant or refuse licence. Not obliged to give reasons for refusal. |
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000000023 |
12.04.1893 |
12185 |
TATHAM, R. H. |
12188 |
RESIDENT COMMISSIONER ESHOWE |
1 |
I draw your attention to R. M.'S refusal to give licence specially his refusal to give even reasons for such refusal in his letter (SN 22.) |
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000000024 |
28.04.1893 |
12185 |
TATHAM, R. H. |
12188 |
RESIDENT COMMISSIONER ESHOWE |
1 |
Please reply to my letters. (SNs. 21 & 23.) |
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000000026 |
08.05.1893 |
12190 |
RESIDENT COMMISSIONER ESHOWE, Secretary |
12185 |
TATHAM, R. H. |
2 |
Resident magistrate acted within the discretion ary powers vested in him; he has often exercised them in cases of trading licences for Europeans also. |
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000000025 |
08.05.1893 |
12185 |
TATHAM, R. H. |
12189 |
GOVERNOR-GENERAL, Secretary to |
2 |
The whole correspondence enclosing annexures A to H, forwarded to H.E. With a prayer that (1) the officers be directed to display the ordinary courtesy of reply to professional men, (2) the Licence be, granted (3) or at last, reasons for refusal be given so that they may be removed. |
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000000027 |
11.05.1893 |
12188 |
RESIDENT COMMISSIONER ESHOWE |
12185 |
TATHAM, R. H. |
2 |
The Resident Magistrate acted within the rights refusing Licence. |
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000000028 |
12.05.1893 |
12185 |
TATHAM, R. H. |
12189 |
GOVERNOR-GENERAL, Secretary to |
2 |
No reference in your letter (SN 27) to refusal to give reasons for rejection of Licence application. My clients are thus condemned unheard. It is against the policy of British Government, and British Magistrate to refuse privileges without giving the subjects an opportunity to remove objections. Pray ask the Magistrate to give reasons for his order. |
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000000029 |
16.05.1893 |
12130 |
ALMER W.M. |
12185 |
TATHAM, R. H. |
2 |
It his with the Magistrate to give or refuse to give grounds for refusal of Licence . H.E. sees no reason to interfere: |
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000000030 |
16.05.1893 |
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Verses on :- " O say ! Have you seen, a thing black and lean, a Long way from clean"-etc. |
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000000016 |
19.05.1893 |
12183 |
TATHAM, R. H. ADVOCATE |
12184 |
MOOSA H.CASSIM |
6 |
I have exhausted (by correspondence) all local means to get a Licence or even to learn reasons for refusal. The refusal being unjust and illegal the Home Government must be approached for redress. |
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000000064 |
22.08.1893 |
12201 |
GARLAND, T. W. |
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Coolie labour was and is useful for the Colony but he must be repatriated after time-expiry. |
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000000031 |
08.09.1893 |
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(1) Coloured people to be strictly confined to locations for both business and residence. (2) Every Chinese to carry a pass with a pound 25 stamp and renew it annually. (3) Breach of '(2)' would mean pound 25 fine and 1 month's simple or rigorous jail , for the first offence. for the second, banishment. |
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000000032 |
08.09.1893 |
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2 |
Duplicate of the above ( SN 31.) |
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000000033 |
15.09.1893 |
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2 |
The Coolie is not an unmixed evil who should not be imported henceforth. But he must be distinguished from the Indian Trader who is "the real canker. eating into the vitals of our society"- "the parasite " who must be rooted out. |
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000000035 |
15.09.1893 |
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H. Bale, a candidate, objected on the ground that the principle of Ballot Act was violated thereby. The application was rejected , without costs, on the ground that facilities must be given to Indians if they are voters. |
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000000034 |
15.09.1893 |
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73 Indians were added in a revised List, after the first list was put on the court notice-board. This was illegal, contended the applicants. The application was with drawn with consent as otherwise the whole list would be declared null and void , and the elections would be postponed indefinitely. |
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000000036 |
16.09.1893 |
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" I am that unfortunate barrister, but I am not Mr. Pillay, nor am I a B. A." Gandhi |
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000000037 |
19.09.1893 |
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If the Indian is a British Subject, so is the Kaffir; so, Just as there are special restrictions for the Kaffir, there should be same for the Indians also we should be disabled from voting unless he proves Living in European style for at least 7 Years. To protect the whites from the 'semi-barbarous ,Indian, a league of the kind is necessary. |
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000000038 |
23.09.1893 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
11014 |
NEW AGE, THE, Editor |
2 |
(1) If Indian Traders ruin their creditors, the Insolvency Law should be amended, rather than banish the Indian trader . The European also often takes advantage of the Law. (2) That he is given goods on credit by the white traders shows that he is not as bad as painted by you. (3) If the small white traders is driven out of market, it only shows the superior competence of the Indian trader. (4) Is it Semi- barbarism to Live a simple frugal life-to be peaceful and Law-abiding and not meddle in political turmoils ? Their very virtues, such as their abstinence from drink have became the cause of hatred. Is it Christian to hate ? |
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000000039 |
27.09.1893 |
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Ladysmith Indians appealed against the decision of R. Magistrate, Ladysmith. The case was referred to the Resident Magistrate for evidence of facts. The Chief issue :- Whether the Magistrate trying cases under special Laws for Indians Ipso facto constituted " Special Courts"? If they did Indians would be automatically debarred from voting under section 6 Law 2 of 1883. The counsels for Indians contended that the only special court for Indians was that of the Protector of Immigrants, abolished in 1891. |
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000000041 |
28.09.1893 |
12191 |
WALTER HELY HUTCHINSON GOVRNOR |
12192 |
ARABS OF NATAL |
1 |
Thanks. Your community, as well as other classes will receive due consideration |
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000000040 |
28.09.1893 |
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Since there are many special laws for Indians the Magistrate should be considered as constituting special courts when they try case under such laws. Any way, if the present Law is found defective, special Laws disqualifying Indians from voting should be passed. |
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30.09.1893 |
12193 |
WINDHAN, | ||||