C. Sankaran Nair

Lawyer, Jurist, Activist, Politician

Indian Mankara, Palakkad district, Kerala

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ProfessionLawyer, Jurist, Activist, Politician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth11/07/1857
Age76 years (died on 24, Apr, 1934)
BirthplaceMankara, Palakkad district, Kerala
Date of Death24/04/1934

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameSir Chettur Sankaran Nair
Famous for
  • His bold opinion against the Jallianwala Bagh massacre (1919)
  • Real Character of the film Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh (2025)

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 7" (170 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorGray

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University
  • Madras Christian College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
  • University College, London
Degrees
  • Bachelor's in Arts from Presidency College, Chennai (1874-1877)
  • Master's in Law from Madras Law College, Chennai (1877-1879)

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
Hobbies
  • Reading
  • Writing
Zodiac signCancer
HometownChennai, Tamil Nadu

Relationships & More

Marital StatusWidower

Family

FatherMammayil Ramunni (Tehsildar under the British Government)
MotherParvathy Amma Chettur
Siblings
BrotherRao Bahadur Chettur Karunakaran Nair
Sisters
  • Krishna Chettur
  • Nani Chettur
  • Geeta Chettur
SpousePalat Kunhimalu Amma (Deceased)
Children
SonR. M. Palat (Barrister-at-law, Ex-Minister)
Daughters
  • Parukutty Amma
  • Madhavi Amma
  • Kallyani Amma
  • Lakshmikutty Amma
  • Saraswathi Amma

Career

Political Journey
  • Elected as the president of Indian National Congress in 1897.
  • Elected as a member of the Madras Legislative Council in 1900.
  • Worked as a free political worker from 1908 to 1921.
  • Elected as the President of the Indian Central Committee to co-operate with the Simon Commission in 1928.
AwardsKnight Bachelor Award (1912) for outstanding contributions to the legal profession.
Key Contributions
  • Played an active role in the Indian National Movement.
  • Opposed colonial injustices and criticized British rule.
  • Author of 'Gandhi and Anarchy,' which caused a major controversy.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Born into an aristocratic family in Mankara village.
2. Early education started at home before attending a local Government School.
3. Started his professional career as a lawyer in the High Court of Madras.
4. Youngest Indian to enroll as a lawyer at the time.
5. Appointed Government Pleader and Public Prosecutor in 1899.
6. Advocated for improved education and women's rights.
7. Died after his wife's passing during a pilgrimage.
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