A VOLUNTARY ABDICATION
MALADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE. DELHI, Julv 10. The Maharajah of Nabha has abdicated. It is understood that if he had net acted voluntarily he would have been deposed. A Government report indicates that there has been a deliberate perversion by highly-placed officials in the State of Nabha of the administration of justice for the purpose of damaging the State of Patiala, including systematised attacks by means of intentionally fabricated cases and the deliberate conviction of innocent persons. The Maharajah of Nabha ignored official warnings on the subject, and the Government concluded that he was countenancing these illegal proceedings. The Government hesitated to accept his abdication, but finally decided to take over the administration of Nabha forthwith. The Maharajah abdicates in favour of his son, aged four. He undertakes to reside outside the State, to pay a substantial recompense to Patiala, and to remain loyally obedient to the British Crown and the Government of India. He will be permitted to retain his titles, and will receive an allowance from the State.
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Otago Witness, Issue 3618, 17 July 1923, Page 17
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172A VOLUNTARY ABDICATION Otago Witness, Issue 3618, 17 July 1923, Page 17
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