C. V. Kumaraswami Sastri facts for kids

Sir Calamur Viravalli Kumaraswami Sastri (born July 19, 1870 – died April 24, 1934) was an important Indian lawyer and a judge. He worked at the Madras High Court, which is a very important court in India. He was also known for his knowledge of Sanskrit, an ancient Indian language. A famous lawyer and leader named C. P. Ramaswami Iyer was his brother-in-law.

Early Life and Education

Kumaraswami Sastri was born in Madras (now Chennai) in 1870. He was the oldest son of C. V. Sundara Sastri. His grandfather, C. V. Runganada Sastri, was also a very smart person. He could speak many languages and was one of the first Indian members of the Madras Legislative Council, which was a group that helped make laws.

Kumaraswami Sastri had three brothers and one sister. His sister, Seethammal, married Sir C. P. Ramaswami Iyer. He went to Presidency College and Law College in Madras. There, he was a top student and won special scholarships for law. He also received the Innes Medal for his achievements.

A Career in Law

Kumaraswami Sastri began his career as a lawyer at the Madras High Court in 1894. He worked hard and later became a judge at the Madras Small Causes Court. This court handled smaller legal cases.

In 1911, while he was a District Judge in Berhampur, he received the special title "Diwan Bahadur." This was an honor given by the government for his service. In 1914, he was appointed as a judge of the Madras High Court, which was a very important position. He was also part of a group called the Sedition Committee, led by Justice Rowlatt. This committee looked into certain issues and led to a law known as the Rowlatt Act. For his contributions, he was given the title of "Sir" in 1924.

Later Years

Sir Calamur Viravalli Kumaraswami Sastri passed away in Madras in 1934. He was 63 years old.