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Anna Chandy Became INDIA's 1st Woman High Court Judge
« on: October 10, 2018, 11:21:39 AM »



Anna Chandy was the first woman in her state of Kerala to get a law degree. She strongly advocated for women’s rights during her time as a barrister. After a prolific career as an advocate, she went on to become a “munsif”, making her the first female judge.

The women workers in the agricultural lands suffered a lot and were not paid reasonable wages by the landlords. Similar was the fate of working women in other fields as well. To promote their cause and redress their grievances, Mrs. Chandy started a magazine called ''Shrimati,'' that she both founded and edited.

Despite protests, hostilities and unbearable animosities, from both her competitors and media- besides unfair campaign practices- she contested the Shree Mulam Popular Assembly in 1931 and got successfully elected for the period 1932-34.

Her tenure as a judge was nothing short of exemplary, eventually elevating to the position of district judge. She eventually became the first female judge in an Indian high court — a position she retained for nine years.

She was one of the early torch-bearers of women's rights in India and made a substantial contribution towards the progress of Indian women, especially those of Kerala. Through hard work and dedication she rose to the position of eminence at a time when women empowerment was only a by-word.