Releasing a book written by former Madras High Court judge K Chandru, N Ram of Kasturi & Sons Limited said that Chandru was one of the judges who stood up for the welfare and rights of the marginalised sections of society.  Speaking here recently after releasing Ambedkar Oliyil Enathu Theerpugal, by Chandru, Ram highlighted how Chandru continued his fight for the rights of Dalits and other marginalised people even after being sworn in as a judge.

“As an advocate, he worked for the welfare of the marginalised and weaker sections. Many had doubts whether he could continue the good work after becoming a judge. But he believed that, within the limits of the law, he could work for the welfare of the marginalised,” Ram said.

In the introduction to the book, Chandru recalls that an incident in 1968 in Venmani village of Thanjavur district, where 44 Dalits were burnt to death, made him write this book.

VCK leaders Thol Thirumavalavan and Ravi Kumar, columnist Gnani and professor Pa Kalyani participated in the event.

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> Cities> Chennai / by Express News Service – Chennai / May 12th, 2014