She The First Ep 5 | Cornelia Sorabji: First Woman Lawyer To Practise in India and Britain

She was denied her degree for 30 years. Forced to do odd jobs in courts when she wanted to fight for women. She was once asked to defend an elephant when she wanted to fight for women. But she persisted and helped hundreds of women and children fight legal battles, often pro-bono. It took 30 years for her perseverance to be rewarded, when she became the first woman lawyer to practise in India and Britain. Here's a story of grit and determination. Watch the inspirational journey of Cornelia Sorabji and how she paved the way for women's rights in India.
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00:00:50 - An incredible journey begins. Born in #Nashik, #Cornelia 's parents ensured all their children received English education.
00:01:15 - Cornelia enrolled as the first woman student at #DeccanCollege in #Pune. But she had face opposition. Watch how.
00:01:30 - Despite hurdles, Cornelia became the first woman graduate from #MumbaiUniversity. But she faced more discrimination.
00:01:53 - Cornelia travelled to #London and joined the #SomevilleCollege, becoming the first woman to study #law at #OxfordUniversity.
00:02:21 - Despite graduating, Oxford withheld her degree. Here's why.
00:02:46 - Here's how Cornelia helped the #purdanasheens, women and children fight legal battles.
00:02:52 - Cornelia created history in all of the #BritishEmpire. Watch how.
00:03:37 - She became the first lady assistant to the #CourtOfWards in #Bengal.
00.04.10 - Her perseverance was rewarded. Cornelia became first Indian woman lawyer to practise law in #Britain
00:04:27 - Cornelia registered as a #barrister at the #CalcuttaHighCourt, becoming the first woman to practise law in #India too.
00:04:45 - Cornelia strongly opposed #sati and #ChildMarriage.
00:05:08 - Cornelia's contribution to women's rights in India was rewarded. Here's how.
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This series must continued and quint should make vedio on inspiration girls it will really motivation

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Great Lady🙌🙏

[@gouravrai912]

Best

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Bharat ki Nari Shakti... mera naman

[@kalyanijena1836]

Great Lady 👍

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Nice lady

[@Gordon2905]

I am sure that the day is not too far when India will see its first women chief justice too..... Not only women ....first Transgender justice too..... Times are changing and I hope to witness that in my lifetime.......

[@dipayandasgupta4476]

We already have a district magistrate, who is a transgender.

[@ravichristian6364]

very good

[@mohdarham5722]

Happy women's day 🎉 Wow

[@DhruvMalikk]

🙏

[@debojitchatterjee5657]

Why don't we learn about her in history???

[@crAzytitAn4741]

Because Mitochondria and Pythagoras Theorem are important life-savers.

[@abdulaleem77]

Justice delayed is Justice denied. What is point of treating someone years after they’re hurt. It’s sheer injustice for someone who fought against odds and became successful when many fail. You don’t recognise when they’re top in exam is like you doomed every possible way.

[@nikkiscolumn4705]

🙃

[@cassie1610]

Is bondita from barrister babu is based on this?

[@adityaagarwal58]

No

[@purvichibb5925]

That stupid serial can't be inspired from this great lady