Lily Thomas
Lily Isabel Thomas (5 March 1928 – 10 December 2019) was an Indian lawyer who initiated improvement and change to existing laws by filing petitions in India's apex court, the Supreme Court of India and regional courts. Her petitions resulted in changes to laws to prevent convicted politicians getting elected, the addition of a new marriage law and protections for parliamentarians. She was hailed most notably for petitioning to amend the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
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| Born | Lily Isabel Thomas 5 March 1928 |
| Died | 10 December 2019 (aged 91) Delhi, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
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| Alma mater | University of Madras |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Known for | Co-petitioner in Representation of the People Act, 1951 case |
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