HC Deb 21 March 1932 vol 263 c681
21. Mr. MORGAN JONES

asked the Secretary of State for India whether his attention has been drawn to the action of Mr. Dodwell, the sub-divisional magistrate of Tellichery, in Madras, in compelling the removal in court from the person of a woman prisoner, sentenced by him to fine and imprisonnient for engaging in the civil disobedience movement, not only of her ornaments in payment of the fine, but also of her Mangalsutra, an intimate possession of Hindu women of religious significance as a marriage token; and whether he will inquire into the matter?

Sir S. HOARE

The Madras Government have already inquired into this matter, and I will send the hon. Member the relevant extract from their communique, which mentions that the district magistrate ordered the return of the thali and the sub-divisional magistrate has expressed sincere regret for what was done under a misapprehension.