Question

Who were the prominent lawyers gave up their practices as a part of Non-Cooperation Movement?

1. C. Rajagopalachari

2. Subhash Chandra Bose

3. Mothilal Nehru

4. C. R. Das

• A. Only (1 and 3)
• B. Only (1, 2 and 4)
• C. Only (1, 3 and 4)
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Only (1, 3 and 4)

Lawyers who renounced their practices during the Non-Cooperation Movement:

• The Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-1922) was a pivotal moment in India's struggle for independence, spearheaded by Mahatma Gandhi. A significant aspect of this movement was the call for boycotting British institutions, including legal establishments.
• Several prominent lawyers, inspired by the nationalist fervor and Gandhi's call for Swaraj (self-rule), renounced their lucrative practices. This act symbolized a deep commitment to the cause and a willingness to sacrifice personal gain for national liberation.
• C. Rajagopalachari: A key leader of the Indian National Congress and later the first Governor-General of independent India, Rajagopalachari gave up his legal practice in Madras to actively participate in the movement.
• Mothilal Nehru: The father of Jawaharlal Nehru, Mothilal Nehru was a highly successful lawyer in the Allahabad High Court. He abandoned his practice and became a devoted follower of Gandhi's principles, playing a crucial role in the movement.
• C. R. Das (Chittaranjan Das): Revered as 'Deshbandhu' (Friend of the Nation), C. R. Das was a leading lawyer in Calcutta. He gave up his flourishing legal career, inspiring many others to join the Non-Cooperation Movement. He later founded the Swaraj Party along with Mothilal Nehru.
• Subhash Chandra Bose, while a significant figure in the freedom struggle, was pursuing his Indian Civil Service (ICS) studies in England during the initial phase of the Non-Cooperation Movement. He resigned from the ICS in 1920 and joined the movement upon his return to India, but he was not a practicing lawyer who gave up his practice as part of this specific call.
• The boycott of law courts by lawyers was a powerful statement against British judicial authority and a demonstration of popular support for the movement.