Quick Info
| Profession | Indian constitutional lawyer, senior advocate |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 06/09/1931 |
| Age | 95 years |
| Birthplace | Kanhangad, Kasaragod district, Madras Presidency, British India |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Latest News about K. K. Venugopal
10/03/2026
K. K. Venugopal discussed developments in India’s legal system, including changes in legal education, the growth of public interest litigation, and judicial appointments. He also stressed the need for greater representation of women in the judiciary.
06/03/2026
K. K. Venugopal spoke about his autobiography, The Accidental Lawyer, and revisited major moments from his legal career. He also reflected on landmark matters such as the anti-Sikh riots and the Babri Masjid demolition case.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Kottayan Katankot Venugopal |
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| Common Name | K. K. Venugopal |
| Nickname | The Accidental Lawyer |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 5" |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Nair |
| Hobbies | Collecting antiquarian books |
| Interests | Western novels |
Relationships & More
| Relationship Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Meloth Krishnan Nambyar |
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| Mother | Kalyani Nambiar |
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| Spouse | Shantha Konath Venugopal |
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Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Raised in a Nambiar family, which belongs to the Hindu Ambalavasi caste. | |
| 2. Became the 15th Attorney General of India on 30 June 2017. | |
| 3. Served as a legal representative for BJP leaders involved in the Babri Masjid demolition case. | |
| 4. Held the position of President of the Union Internationale des Avocats (International Association of Lawyers) from 1996 to 1997. | |
| 5. Commissioned by the Royal Government of Bhutan to assist in the drafting of the Constitution of Bhutan. | |
| 6. Born to Meloth Krishnan Nambyar and Kalyani Nambyar in a Nair family. | |
| 7. Served as the 13th Attorney General of India from 1 July 2017 to 30 September 2022. | |
| 8. Represented BJP leaders in the Babri Masjid demolition case. | |
| 9. Authored an autobiography titled 'The Accidental Lawyer'. | |
| 10. Enrolled as an advocate on 27 January 1954. | |
| 11. In 1970, appeared in a landmark Supreme Court case on behalf of an aspiring medical student, with P. Chidambaram (later Finance Minister) as the opposing junior lawyer. | |
| 12. One of the longest-serving Attorneys General in recent Indian history with multiple tenure extensions. | |
| 13. Served as the 15th Attorney General of India from 1 July 2017 to 30 September 2022. |
