T. Muthuswamy Iyer
Indian judge
Died when: 62 years 362 days (755 months)Star Sign: Aquarius
Sir Thiruvarur Muthuswamy Iyer KCIE (28 January 1832 – 25 January 1895) was an Indian lawyer who, in 1877, became the first native Indian during the British Raj to be appointed as judge of the Madras High Court.
He also acted as the Chief Justice of the Madras High Court in 1893.He is also one of the first Indians to have a statue.
On completion of his schooling, Iyer served in subordinate posts in the civil service even while continuing his education.Iyer graduated in law from the Presidency College, Madras while serving as the magistrate of police and served as a judge in mofussil centres from 1871 to 1877, when he was appointed to the bench of the High Court of Madras.
Iyer served as a judge of the Madras High Court from 1877 till his death in 1895, even acting as the Chief Justice for three months in 1893.
Iyer was acclaimed for his sharp intellect, memory and legal expertise.He advocated social reform and campaigned in support of women's education, widow remarriage and the legal recognition of sambandham. .
In 1893, Iyer was made a Knight Commander of the Indian Empire in recognition of his services.
