Who provided legal defence to the people arrested in the aftermath of Chauri Chaura incident?
Detailed Explanation:
The Chauri Chaura Incident (1922) led to the arrest of hundreds of people, many of whom were awarded severe punishments, including death sentences.
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Madan Mohan Malaviya and his son Krishna Kant provided legal defence to the accused.
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Their efforts in the Allahabad High Court helped reduce many death sentences and saved numerous people from execution.
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Therefore, Option B is the correct answer.
Why Other Options Are Incorrect
| Option | Why Incorrect |
|---|---|
| C. R. Das | He was a prominent nationalist leader and lawyer but did not defend the Chauri Chaura accused. |
| Dr. Saifuddin Kitchlew and Khwaja Hasan Nizami | They were associated with the Khilafat and nationalist movements, not the Chauri Chaura trial. |
| M. A. Jinnah | He was not involved in providing legal defence in this case. |
๐ Short Notes: Chauri Chaura Incident (1922)
What Happened?
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On 4 February 1922, protesters clashed with police at Chauri Chaura Incident in present-day Uttar Pradesh.
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An angry mob set a police station on fire, resulting in the death of 22 policemen.
Impact
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The incident convinced Mahatma Gandhi that the movement was turning violent.
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As a result, Gandhi withdrew the Non-Cooperation Movement in February 1922.
Important Fact
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Initially, 172 persons were sentenced to death by the Sessions Court. After the appeal argued by Madan Mohan Malaviya and Krishna Kant, the number of death sentences was drastically reduced.
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