V. R. Krishna Iyer Judge

Justice V. R. Krishna Iyer (15 November 1915 – 4 December 2014) was an Indian judge and minister who reformed the Indian criminal justice system, stood up for the poor and the underprivileged, especially, and remained a human-rights champion, a crusader for social justice and the environment, and a doyen of civil liberties, throughout life. Also a sports enthusiast and a prolific author, he was conferred with the Padma Vibhushan in 1999.

Personal facts

V. R. Krishna Iyer
Birth dateNovember 01, 1915
Birth place
Malabar District , Presidencies and provinces of British India , Palakkad , Madras Presidency
Residence
Ernakulam

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