[Letter to Mr Minoo Masani]

Summary

In this letter dated 11 June 1964, C. Rajagopalachari writes to M. R. Masani about legal advice concerning the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down laws. The unnamed lawyer believes that the 17th Amendment can now be challenged, but Rajagopalachari says he considers this position mistaken.

Key points

• The letter is addressed to M. R. Masani and dated 11 June 1964.
• Rajagopalachari refers to a lawyer who worked on the case in which the Supreme Court struck down laws.
• The lawyer believes that the 17th Amendment can now be attacked.
• Rajagopalachari disagrees with the lawyer’s legal point.
• He recommends consulting K. M. Munshi and, if possible, Setalvad.
• The letter records one enclosure, but the enclosure is not present in the scan.