BADRUDDIN TYABJI [1844-1906]
Badruddin Tyabji, a true patriot with indomitable courage, Badruddin contributed to the Indian freedom struggle in diverse ways. As an exceptional and fair judge, he thwarted the government's efforts to imprison nationalist leaders as they gained popular support. Badruddin's deep spirited nationalism expressed itself in his direct involvement in political programmes and made him a respected leader.
He was a social reformer who laid great emphasis on education as the means to do a way with "backwardness and decadence". With great faith in secularism as well as Islamic teachings, Badruddin put his heart and soul in efforts to see a free and united India. Badruddin Tyabji was born on October 10, 1944 in an aristocratic family. He was educated in England and emerged with an excellent academic record. In 1867, he was called to the Bar. He joined the Middle Temple and emerged as the first Indian barrister in Bombay. He distinguished himself as an eloquent and incomparable leader of the Bombay Bar. His knowledge of law, the flawless manner in which he argued his cases and his impressive personalty brought him accolades from many quarters. He was appointed to the Bombay Bench in 1895 and in 1902, became the second Indian Chief Justice. Perhaps Badruddin's finest hour as judge came when he released Tilak on bail. Tilak had been charged with sedition by the government for what it saw as provocative articles in his paper, Kesari.
Badruddin was nominated to the Bombay Legislative Council in 1882. He played a major role in founding the Bombay Presidency Association and the Indian National Congress. In 1887, he presided over the third Congress session in Madras.
As first Secretary and later President of the Bombay based Anjuman - i - Islam, he stressed modernization of Muslim education. He wanted women to be educated so that they could gain their rightful place in society. He asked the people to give up religious prejudices and practices such as the purdah system. He accepted the existence of various communities in the country and believed that they should be concerned about their interests. At the same time, he emphasized that Indian people ought to fight for their common interests as Indians.
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