Correct answer: B
Explanation
After the Chauri Chaura incident in 1922, many people were arrested and faced severe punishment, including death sentences. Legal intervention helped reduce this.
B. Madan Mohan Malaviya and Krishna Kant – Correct
* Madan Mohan Malaviya and his son Krishna Kant provided legal defence to the accused. * Their efforts led to major sentence reductions, saving many from execution.