Latest News about Ujjwal Nikam
12/07/2025
Ujjwal Nikam was nominated to the Rajya Sabha by President Droupadi Murmu on 12 July 2025, alongside figures like former Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla and historian Dr. Meenakshi Jain. This nomination recognizes his decades-long career as a special public prosecutor in high-profile terrorism cases, including securing Ajmal Kasab's conviction in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks. Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised his devotion to the legal field and the Constitution.
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Bio/Wiki
| Ujjwal Nikam is a renowned Indian special public prosecutor who has built a distinguished career spanning over 30 years, specializing in high-profile terrorism and criminal cases. | |
| He graduated from law college in Jalgaon in 1977 and initially practiced as a civil lawyer before transitioning to criminal prosecution. | |
| He began his career as a district public prosecutor in Jalgaon and worked his way up to state and national trials. | |
| In his 30-year career, he has secured 628 life imprisonments and 37 death penalties. | |
| He was nominated to the Rajya Sabha by President Droupadi Murmu in July 2025. | |
| In 2024, he contested as a BJP candidate from the Mumbai North Central Lok Sabha seat but was defeated by Congress candidate Varsha Gaikwad. |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | KCES's S.S.Maniyar Law College, Jalgaon |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Ethnicity | Marathi |
| Hobbies | Reading, Doing Work Out |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married | ||||||||||
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| Marriage Date | 5 February 1980 | ||||||||||
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Career
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| Terrorism Cases |
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| International Recognition | Represented India at a UN counter-terrorism convention in 2010 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Began working as the District Government Public Prosecutor of Jalgaon. | |
| 2. Served as a representative of the Indian Government at an international terrorism convention. | |
| 3. Acknowledged with the Padma Shri award in 2016. | |
| 4. Featured in the Marathi film 'Aadesh – Power of Law'. | |
| 5. Views his father as his role model. | |
| 6. Secured approximately 628 life imprisonments and 37 death penalties during his career. | |
| 7. Granted Z Plus Security Cover since 2009. | |
| 8. Charges ₹10,000 per hearing. | |
| 9. Also prosecuted the Khairlanji Dalit massacre case. | |
| 10. Handled the 1995 murder case of builder Pradip Jain involving extradited gangster Abu Salem. |