Quick Info
| Profession | Advocate |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 09/10/1927 |
| Age | 98 years |
| Birthplace | Srirangam, Madras State, British India (now Tamil Nadu, India) |
Latest News about K. Parasaran
12/10/2025
The Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry felicitated senior counsel and former Attorney General K. Parasaran for completing 75 years of practice in the legal profession. The event was attended by several Supreme Court and Madras High Court judges, who praised his professionalism, argumentative ability, and adherence to ethics.
11/10/2025
K. Parasaran, at 98 years old, humorously stated that he was denied a part-time law lecturer job. This comment was made during a felicitation event celebrating his 75 years in the legal profession, where he captivated Supreme Court and Madras High Court judges with his wit.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Keshava Parasaran |
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| Other name | Kesava Iyengar Parasaran |
| Names earned | Pitamaha of the Indian Bar |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 168 cm (5' 6") |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Grey (semi-bald) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| BA | Presidency College, Madras (1946) |
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| LLB | Madras Law College |
| SSLC | Hindu High School, Madras (1942) |
| BL | Madras Law College (1949) |
Personal Life
| Age (as of 2023) | 96 Years |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Pancha-Dravida Brahmin |
| Address | House number 8, Eighth Street, Dr. Radhakrishnan Road, Mylapore, Chennai – 600004, Tamil Nadu, India |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Widower | ||||||||||
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| Marriage Date | 11/07/1949 | ||||||||||
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Career
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| Enrollment | Enrolled in the Madras High Court in 1950 and in the Supreme Court of India in 1958 |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. K. Parasaran is renowned for handling religious cases in the court of law. | |
| 2. He held prestigious legal roles in the government such as Advocate General of Tamil Nadu, Solicitor General of India, and Attorney General of India. | |
| 3. He memorized verses from the Ramayana before completing seventh grade. | |
| 4. In 1950, he commenced his legal practice at the Madras High Court. | |
| 5. K. Parasaran declined to represent the Indian government in the court case regarding the demolition of The Indian Express building. | |
| 6. He actively engaged in various interstate water dispute cases, including the Cauvery River water conflict. | |
| 7. K. Parasaran is a relative of South Indian actor Kamal Haasan. | |
| 8. From 2012 to 2018, he served as a member of the Rajya Sabha. | |
| 9. He was appointed as the leader of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra trust. | |
| 10. Throughout his career, K. Parasaran has been honored with multiple awards and accolades. | |
| 11. He represented 'Ram Lalla Virajman' in the Ram Janmabhoomi case for over 40 years, demonstrating deep study and knowledge of Hindu scriptures and Puranas. | |
| 12. He was appointed as a trustee of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra. | |
| 13. He was known for incorporating verses from Hindu scriptures and the Ramayana into his legal arguments, earning him the title 'Father of the Indian Bar Council'. | |
| 14. After 2016, due to old age, he rarely appeared in court. |