Its Easy To Cry – Subhas Anandan

When the PAP government took over in 1959, he left for London to read law. After Mr Nair returned from London, he started his practice immediately in 1963. Politics was still in his blood. He joined the Workers’ Party where JB Jeyaretnam (JBJ) was Secretary-General. In one particular deposition, sometime in the 1970s, JBJ and I were jointly representing the defendants — he for one party and I for the other.

Howard Cashin was for the plaintiff. JBJ called a few lawyers as his witnesses and after he had finished cross-examining them, it was my turn. My cross-examination of these witnesses was much more effective in bringing out the truth. In fact, one of the lawyers who was himself a witness came back the next day and said, “You know, Mr. Anandan, I went back and thought about what you said and I think you are right.

Maybe what I said in court was not right.” It took a great man to admit that he could have made a mistake, and that man was Mr C Arul. We became very close friends after the case. He invited me for lunch to tell me how much he appreciated the way I cross-examined him. Eventually, the case was settled.

Years later, JBJ was charged for criminal offences. He told Mr Nair that he was going to engage a Queen’s Counsel (QC) from London to defend him. In the meantime, he wanted Mr Nair to speak with me and to ask me to defend him and hold the fort. Mr Nair asked him, “Why? He is so young and you have so many older lawyers in your Party.” He replied, “I know, but I am impressed with him and want him to become my defence counsel.”

So Mr Nair told me that he wanted me to defend his friend, JBJ. I said “No, don’t get me involved. This is going to be very complicated and consequences can be very drastic. I don’t think I want to get involved.” But Mr Nair was faithful to his friend and would not take no for an answer.

Every day he would come and leave on my desk authorities, cases that he researched for me to read for the defence of JBJ. Papers were piling up.

© 2015 Subhas Anandan and Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Private Limited Published by Marshall Cavendish Editions An imprint of Marshall Cavendish International 1 New Industrial Road, Singapore 536196 Interview excerpts and tributes from the October 2014 edition of Al-Mizan, Vol. 1 No. 3 are reproduced with the kind permission of the Association of Muslim Lawyers.

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Subhas Anandan : it’s easy to cry. – Singapore : Marshall Cavendish Editions, [2015] pages cm eISBN: 978 981 4721 43 1 Anandan, Subhas, 1947-2015. 2. Lawyers – Singapore – Biography. 3. Trials – Singapore. I. Title. KPP11.A53 340.092 — dc23 OCN918510029 Printed in Singapore by Markono Print Media Pte Ltd OceanofPDF.com To all my siblings to whom I owe so much. I know that this dedication is nothing compared to how you stood by me. To my elder sister, Subhashini, who has been there for me in more ways than one that I have lost count.

To my younger brother, Sudheesh, who is always there for me. Silently strong, he gives me the confidence and the assurance to attempt the things I otherwise would not have tried. To my younger sister, Sugadha, who assures me of spiritual support. Her prayers give me confidence to do the work I do.

To my beloved youngest sibling, my late brother, Surash, who was my best friend. He encouraged me to do whatever I desired and I really miss him very much.

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