'The journey here was fraught with all kinds of opposition and venom. Through three courts, right upto the Court of Appeal to defend before three eminent judges my constitutional rights to be registered in the VKB; I struggled and I won.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker overcame legal opposition to have his constitutional rights recognized.
- In plain terms
- He fought and won his rights in court.
- What can you take from it?
- Persistence in legal battles can secure rights.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What legal avenues are available when rights are denied?
- How does persistence affect outcomes?
Another view
Success may depend on resources and influential judges.
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