Multiple choice

When did the famous case of defiance of the 'Shoe Respect' rule take place in a Surat Courtroom?

  1. 1855

  2. 1862

  3. 1868

  4. 1873

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The famous defiance of the 'Shoe Respect' rule occurred in 1862 in a Surat courtroom, when Indian lawyers refused to remove their shoes as required by British protocol. This act of resistance challenged colonial racial hierarchies and became symbolic of early nationalist assertion. The incident marked growing opposition to discriminatory practices.