Allahabad High Court declares holiday on April 14, birth anniversary of Dr BR Ambedkar
"14th April 2023 (Friday) be declared as a holiday on account of the birth anniversary of Dr B R Ambedkar in all the Judgeships of the state of UP under Section 25 of Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881," a statement said.
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Apr 13, 2023 23:27 IST
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 13 (ANI): The Allahabad High Court on Thursday declared April 14, a holiday in all courts in the state on account of the birth anniversary of Dr B R Ambedkar.
"14th April 2023 (Friday) be declared as a holiday on account of the birth anniversary of Dr B R Ambedkar in all the Judgeships of the state of UP under Section 25 of Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881," a statement said.
Born on April 14, 1891, Dr B R Ambedkar was fondly referred to as "Baba Saheb". He was the main architect of the Constitution. Besides, he was also an eminent jurist, political activist, anthropologist, author, orator, historian, writer, economist and scholar.
Ambedkar, throughout his life, fought to eradicate social evils like untouchability and stood up for the rights of the socially backward classes.
He died on December 6, 1956.
In 1990, Ambedkar was conferred with the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award. (ANI)
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