V. R. Krishna Iyer

(1915-2014)

Indian judge

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Justice Vaidyanathapuram Rama Iyer Krishna Iyer (15 November 1915 – 4 December 2014) was a noted judge who became a pioneer of judicial activism in India. He pioneered the legal-aid movement in the country. Before that, he was a state minister and politician. As an activist lawyer, he served jail terms for the cause of his poor and underprivileged clients. He was seen as an ardent human-rights activist. In addition, he campaigned for social justice and the environment. A sports enthusiast and a prolific author, he was conferred with the Padma Vibhushan in 1999. His judgements continue to be cited in the higher judiciary.

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Born	1 November 1915 Palakkad, Malabar district, Madras Presidency, British India
Died	4 December 2014 (aged 99) Kochi, Kerala, India
Zodiac	Scorpio
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