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Historical Event on 4/27/1994

Supreme Court strikes down section 309 of the Indian Penal Code(which makes suicide a punishable offence)- violative of Article 21.

Other Historical Dates and Events
9/1/1921Madhav Krishnaji Mantri, right-hand batsman and wicket-keeper, was born at Nasik, Maharashtra. He was the Indian team selector from 1964 to 1968 and was also the team manager in 1990.
8/17/1947The first British troop leaves for England after Indian independence.
4/11/1856Lievens Constantly, Flemish missionary in India, was born.
10/2/1969Gandhi's birth centenary celebrated all over the country.
2/6/1994World Marathi Chember of Commerce' established.
11/7/1933Gaandhiji commences Harijan-upliftment tour.
2/16/1905Padmabhushan Aliyawar Jang, former Governor of Maharashtra, was born.
12/26/1904First cross-country motor car race inaugurated between Dehli and Bombay started its rally. It was organised by Motor Union of Western India.
7/22/1993Swiss Justice ministry reveals that Hindujas, Quatrocchi and Win Chadha are among the seven appellants fighting to prevent the transfer of Bofors pay off names to India.
3/1/1993Narayan Ganesh Goray passed away (1-5-98).