Alladi Krishnaswamy Iyer facts for kids
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Alladi Krishnaswamy Ayyar
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Alladi Krishnaswamy Iyer
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| Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha (Nominated) |
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| In office 3 April 1952 – 3 October 1953 |
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| Member of Constituent Assembly of India | |
| In office 9 December 1946 – 24 January 1950 |
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| Advocate General of Madras Presidency | |
| In office 1929–1944 |
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| Preceded by | T. R. Venkatarama Sastri |
| Succeeded by | P. V. Rajamannar |
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| Born | 14 May 1883 Pudur, Madras Presidency, India (present day Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh) |
| Died | 3 October 1953 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Spouse | Venkalakshmamma |
Dewan Bahadur Sir Alladi Krishnaswamy Iyer (14 May 1883 – 3 October 1953) was a very important Indian lawyer. He was a key member of the Constituent Assembly of India. This group was responsible for writing the Constitution of India, which is like the rulebook for our country.
He also served as the main legal advisor, called the Advocate General, for the Madras region from 1929 to 1944. His grandson, Vilayanur S. Ramachandran, is a famous brain scientist. His son, Alladi Ramakrishnan, was an Indian physicist who started the Institute of Mathematical Sciences.
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Early Life and Education
Alladi Krishnaswamy Iyer was born in 1883. His birthplace was a small village called Pudur. This village was in what was then known as Madras State. Today, it is part of the Nellore district in Andhra Pradesh.
His father, Ekamra Sastry, worked as a priest. Krishnaswamy finished his early exams in 1899. He then went to Madras Christian College to study history.
While studying history, he also spent his extra time attending law classes. He passed his law exams and quickly became a top lawyer. For his great work, he received special honors. He was made a "Dewan Bahadur" in 1930. In 1932, he was "knighted," which meant he received the title "Sir" from the British government. He was married to Venkalakshmamma.
A Career in Law
Alladi Krishnaswamy Iyer was the Advocate General of the Madras Presidency. He held this important position from 1929 to 1944. As Advocate General, he was the chief legal advisor to the government.
He played a huge part in writing the Constitution of India. This document sets out the laws and principles for how India is governed.
In 1951, he was involved in a very important court case. This case helped make sure that everyone had a fair chance to get into medical colleges. It stopped an old rule that divided admissions based on community.
Role in India's Constitution
Alladi Krishnaswamy Iyer was a key person in the Constituent Assembly. This assembly was the group that wrote India's Constitution. B.R. Ambedkar, who led the Constitution's drafting, praised Iyer's work. He said that Iyer was even "bigger, better and more competent" than himself.
When the assembly decided that all adults could vote, Iyer spoke about it. He said this decision showed great "faith in the common man." He believed that allowing everyone to vote would bring knowledge and improve people's lives. It would also help them live comfortably and decently.
Iyer was a member of nine different committees in the assembly. These included the important Drafting and Advisory Committees. He also supported the idea of stopping some political rights during national emergencies.
Alladi Memorial Trust
The Alladi Memorial Trust was started in 1983. It was founded by Alladi Kuppuswami. He created it to honor his father, Alladi Krishnaswamy Iyer, on his 100th birthday.
The trust aims to help people who need legal support. It also helps lawyers and law students. Its goal is to improve how justice is given out.
Every year, the trust holds special talks called Alladi Memorial Lectures. These talks focus on topics related to the Indian Constitution. Many famous legal experts have given these lectures.
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