§ Mr. MACKARNESSasked the Under-Secretary of State for India whether any official information has yet been received at the India Office that an action for libel was recently brought in the High Court of 255 Calcutta, by Mr. Lajpat Rai, for libel, in charging him with sedition; and, if so, whether he can state what was the result of the action?
The MASTER of ELIBANKThe answer is in the negative. The newspapers received by this mail contain a full report of the proceedings, but not of the judgment.
§ Mr. MACKARNESSMay I ask my hon. Friend if he is not aware what it was?
The MASTER of ELIBANKI have informed the House that the Secretary of State has already cabled for information.
§ Mr. MACKARNESSMay I ask whether no information has been received by the India Office of this action having been brought, and of the result?
The MASTER of ELIBANKThe detailed report has not yet arrived. As soon as it arrives I will be happy to inform my hon. Friend.
§ Mr. JEREMIAH MacVEAGHIs the hon. Gentleman not aware that the verdict given in this case was published in every newspaper in this country? Why has not the India Office been informed?