Jaipur NGO demands Bharat Ratna for Justice VR Krishna Iyer

Centre for Dalit Rights (CDR), an NGO in Rajasthan, on Friday  urged the centre to award Bharat Ratna to late Justice V R Krishna Iyer, in recognition of his admirable service to the down-trodden, voiceless, and marginalised groups.

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Holding an obituary meeting here, P L Mimroth, Chairman of CDR, said the central government should award "Bharat Ratna" to former Supreme Court Judge Iyer in recognition of his admirable service to the down-trodden, voiceless, disadvantaged, and marginalised groups through his unique judgement and outstanding contribution in accordance to Human Rights values. Also read: Rahul Gandhi recalls fairness, equality in Krishna Iyer's judgments on his death

In a statement here, Mimroth said Justice Iyer had also rendered his services as an outstanding Human Rights crusader, Jurist, and revolutionary judge making important judgements in his career.