Thursday, January 16, 2025

Nanabhoy Palkhivala's Birth Anniversary


 

Nanabhoy “Nani” Ardeshir  Palkhivala, born on 16 January 1920, was an Indian lawyer and jurist.

Being lead counsel in cases such as Kesavananda Bharati v. The State of Kerala, I.C. Golaknath and Ors. v. State of Punjab and Anrs., Minerva Mills v. Union of India garnered him international recognition and cemented his reputation as one of India’s most eminent advocates.

Between 1977 and 1979, Palkhivala also served as India's Ambassador to the United States.

Mahatma Gandhi relocates the Satyagraha Ashram in 1917

On June 17, 1917, Mahatma Gandhi relocated the Satyagraha Ashram to a 36-acre site on the banks of the Sabarmati River in Ahmedabad, Gujara...