Answer:
It
was a common practice of Indians that they took off their shoe when they
entered a sacred place or home.
(i) In 1824-1828, Governor General
Amherst insisted that Indians take off their shoes off as a sign of respect
when they appeared before him. But this was not strictly followed.
(ii) By the mid-19th century, under Lord Dalhousie the rule became
stricter. Indians were made to take off their shoes when entering any
government institution, but those who wore European outfits were exempted from
this rule.
(iii) Many Indian government servants, who wore Indian clothes
were uncomfortable with this rule.
(iv) In 1862, this rule was resisted by Manockjee Cowasjee
Entee while he was barred entry the court room where he worked. The judge
insisted that he take off his shoes as that was the Indian way of showing
respect to superiors.
(v) The main intention of the British Government was to discriminate
between an Indian and European. Further they even tried to discriminate between
the Indians who wore Indians clothes and those who wore European outfits.
(vi) Now government of a country can interfere or impose rule
on private matters of an individual. Freedom of choice about what one should
wear can not be restricted by any authority.
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