Claim: Thomas Kocherry was an Indian activist, priest, and lawyer and is known for his efforts in fighting for the cause of India's traditional fisherman.
Evidence: Thomas Xavier Kocherry (11 May 1940 – 3 May 2014) was an Indian activist, priest, and lawyer. Known for his efforts in fighting for the cause of India's traditional fishermen, he was called "a senior sage of India's environmental and social justice movements" by the New Internationalist.