K. Chandru
Hon'ble Justice K. Chandru | |
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| Judge of Madras High Court | |
| In office 31 July 2006 – 8 March 2014 | |
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| Born | 8 May 1951 Srirangam, Tamilnadu |
| Spouse | Bharathi |
Justice K. Chandru (born 1951), is an Indian advocate and former judge of Madras High Court[1] who disposed of 96,000 cases during his tenure as a judge.[1][2][3][4][5] Chandru is known for a case which took place in 1993 when he was practising as a lawyer, to which the film Jai Bhim (2021) is dedicated.[6]
Early life
[edit]Chandru was born in Srirangam in Tiruchirappalli District, Tamil Nadu.[1] He was a former student activist of Communist Party of India (Marxist). He was expelled from Loyola College, Chennai for leading student agitations. He then joined Madras Christian College in his third year of college to finish his undergraduate education. After graduation, he did community service and full-time political and party work of CPI (M) till 1988. He later joined the law college in 1973 where he was not given a hostel seat due to him being a student leader, he later got his seat after going for an indefinite fast before the college campus. Chandru then worked at a law firm, Row & Reddy for eight years. He was expelled from the party in 1988 for opposing Indian intervention in the Sri Lankan Civil War since CPI(M) supported it.[7] Chandru was inspired by B. R. Ambedkar.[8][9][10]
Career
[edit]K. Chandru as an advocate practiced both in criminal and civil side in the Madras High Court. He was made an Additional Judge of the High Court on 31 July 2006, and was made a permanent Judge on 9 November 2009.[11] Justice K. Chandru was a well-respected judge among the judiciary and is known for his judgments that impacted the lives of many impoverished and downtrodden people.[12] During his judicial career, Justice K. Chandru pronounced over 96,000 verdicts. He was known for fighting against caste discrimination and for the rights of backward communities in Tamil Nadu.[13][14] He did not want a security guard and didn't want to be addressed as "My Lord" in courts. He retired as a judge in 2013 and did not accept a farewell.[15] He now lives in Chennai.[citation needed]
In popular culture
[edit]The 2021 movie Jai Bhim was made around a legal case fought by K. Chandru in 1993.[16] Actor Suriya played the role of Chandru.[17] Chandru was involved in the making of the film from the story discussion to post-production.[18]
Books
[edit]- Ambedkar Oliyil Enathu Theerppukal (Light of Ambedkar in my judgments)[19][8]
- Chandru, Justice K. (2021). Listen to My Case!: When Women Approach the Courts of Tamil Nadu. LeftWord Books. ISBN 978-81-944759-3-4.[20]
- Needhi - Oru Meyadha Maan https://www.commonfolks.in/books/d/neethi-oru-meyaatha-maan
- நானும் நீதிபதி ஆனேன் (சுயசரிதை) https://www.commonfolks.in/books/d/naanum-neethipathi-aanen
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Desikan, Shubashree (3 November 2021). "Meet Justice K Chandru, the inspiration behind Suriya's 'Jai Bhim'". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "Justice K Chandru interview: Left parties more committed to the cause, 'Jai Bhim' will influence future policies". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "Justice K Chandru". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "Constitution is in peril, says Justice Chandru". The Hindu. 15 December 2019 – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "Expert explains: Justice K Chandru". The New Indian Express.
- ^ Desikan, Shubashree (3 November 2021). "Meet Justice K Chandru, the inspiration behind Suriya's 'Jai Bhim'". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
- ^ Agrawal, Anuj. ""Never be afraid. Ultimately, you can't die every day." – Justice (Retd) Chandru of the Madras High Court". Bar and Bench - Indian Legal news. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Jai Bhim has been brewing in my mind for 15 years: Director Gnanavel". Open The Magazine. 7 November 2021. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
- ^ Sebastian, Manu (6 November 2021). "'Reason For Police Indiscipline Inherent In Its Colonial Origin' : Interview With Justice Chandru, Who Inspired 'Jai Bhim' Movie". www.livelaw.in. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
- ^ "Constitution is in peril, says Justice Chandru". The Hindu. 15 December 2019. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
- ^ S, Mohamed Imranullah (9 September 2019). "High Court of Meghalaya is in no way inferior to Madras HC: former judge Justice K. Chandru". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "Don't view reservation of government jobs for domiciled from emotional angle: Justice K Chandru". The New Indian Express.
- ^ Ramaseshan, Geeta (17 April 2021). "'Listen to My Case! When Women Approach the Courts of Tamil Nadu' review: Stories about women who fought against the system in court". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ Correspondent, Legal (17 January 2020). "Justice Chandru appointed chairperson of fee-fixation committee for private agricultural colleges". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
{{cite news}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Who Is Justice K Chandru, The Judge Who Inspired Suriya's Character In Tamil Movie 'Jai Bhim'". IndiaTimes. 4 November 2021. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
- ^ "Watch: Trailer of Suriya's Jai Bhim promises a gripping legal drama". The News Minute. 22 October 2021. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
- ^ Krishnakumar, Ranjani (1 November 2021). "Jai Bhim Review: A No Holds Barred Film on Institutional Violence". Archived from the original on 1 November 2021. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
- ^ kavitha (6 November 2021). "Surya was told no fight, no love: Justice Chandru on making of 'Jai Bhim'". The Federal. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
- ^ K.சந்துரு, K. Chandru / (1 January 2021). Ivarthan Chandru / Ambedkar Oliyil Enathu Theerppukal இவர்தான் சந்துரு / அம்பேத்கர் ஒளியில் எனது தீர்ப்புகள்.
- ^ Ramaseshan, Geeta (17 April 2021). "'Listen to My Case! When Women Approach the Courts of Tamil Nadu' review: Stories about women who fought against the system in court". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 8 November 2021.