He was described in court as “a very decent man, ” and several letters were submitted from“ gentlemen stating that they believed he was sincere in his objection to take up arms, ” reported the local newspaper.
पिताजी का नाम भी सेना में भर्ती होने के लिए लिख दिया गया, लेकिन उन्होंने भर्ती होने से साफ इंकार कर दिया ।