Amir Ali : Justice Sayyid Amir Ali (1849-1928), the first Indian to be appointed a judge of the Privy Council in England. Founder of the London branch of the All-India Muslim League (1908), he was instrumental in the granting of separate electorates for Muslims in the Govt. of India Act of 1909 (s/a Amritsar). An unyielding loyalist, he resigned from the Muslim League when it became critical of the British Government.
... idea is likely to cost them their influence with the moderate Hindu community everywhere outside the narrow radius of their personal influence. A third section rejoicing in the leadership of Mr. Amir Ali, are the irreconcilables of militant Islam aspiring to hold India under the British aegis as heirs of the Mogul and keepers of the gateway of India. The Reform Scheme is the second act of insanity ...
... reckless daring!) on the India Council. Really? A year or two ago, we suppose, it would have been very dangerous,—indeed, brought the Empire down with a sudden crash. So Mr. Romesh Dutt and Justice Amir Ali's expectations may at last be satisfied and we shall have two Indian tongues in the Council of India. We wish them luck; but for all the use they will be to India, they might just as well be in Timbuctoo ...
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