Quick Info
| Profession | Indian constitutional lawyer, senior advocate |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 6/09/1931 |
| Age | 94 years |
| Birthplace | Kanhangad, Kasaragod district, Madras Presidency, British India |
Latest News about K. K. Venugopal
10/03/2026
K.K. Venugopal, at 94, reflected on the evolution of India's legal system in an interview with ThePrint. He discussed changes in legal education, the rise of Public Interest Litigations (PILs), judicial appointments, and emphasized the need for greater representation of women in the judiciary, while also expressing concerns about the potential degeneration of the profession's culture.
06/03/2026
Former Attorney General of India K.K. Venugopal discussed his autobiography 'The Accidental Lawyer' in an interview with The Hindu. He reflected on significant legal cases from his career, including the anti-Sikh riots and the Babri Masjid demolition, and shared insights into his personal life and views on the legal profession.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Kottayan Katankot Venugopal |
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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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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. |