D. Sreedevi (28 April 1939[1] – 5 March 2018). was an Indian lawyer, judge and social activist from Kerala. She was the Chairperson of Kerala Women's Commission twice.[2][3][4]
D. Sreedevi | |
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| Born | Damodaran Sreedevi 28 April 1939 |
| Died | 5 March 2018 (aged 78) |
| Alma mater | Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1984–2012 |
| Known for | Chairperson of Kerala Women's Commission |
| Spouse | Adv. U. Balaji |
| Children | Basant Balaji |
Early life and education
editD. Sreedevi was born in 1939 at Chirayinkeezhu, Thiruvananthapuram as the daughter of Damodaran and Janaki Amma, both teachers. After pre-graduation from NSS College, Thiruvananthapuram, she graduated from Sree Narayana College, Kollam, and later obtained her LL.B. from Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram.[5]
Career
editSreedevi was enrolled as advocate and began her practice in Thiruvananthapuram in 1962. She began her career in the lower judiciary in Kerala. In 1971 she was appointed the Munsiff at Kottarakkara in the Kerala Sub-ordinate Judicial Services.[6] She was promoted as District & Sessions Judge in 1984.[7] She was then elevated to the High Court of Kerala as a Judge on 14 January 1997. She retired as the Judge of the High Court on 28 April 2001.[8]
Chairperson of Kerala Women's Commission
editShe later went on to become the Chairperson of Kerala Women's Commission on 21 March 2001 and continued until 12 May 2002 with T. Devi, Adv. Nafeesath Beevi, Adv. K. Santhakumari, Smt. P. K. Sainaba, Prof. P. Gowri and Prof. Monamma Kokkad as the members of the commission. She once again became the chairperson of the commission for a term of 5 years from 2 March 2007 to 1 March 2012 with T. Devi, P.K.Sainaba, Rugmini Bhaskaran, Prof. Meenakshi Thampan (02-03-2007 to 15-07-2011) and Adv. Noorbeena Rasheed (16-08-2011 to 01-03-2012) as members.[9]
According to M. C. Josephine, Justice Sreedevi's legal expertise was instrumental in ensuring justice to women in distress and her efforts are a model for others in women empowerment.[10]
Personal life
editSreedevi was married to U. Balaji, who was a well known advocate. In 2021, her son Basant Balaji was appointed as an additional judge of the High Court of Kerala.[11]
Autobiography
editSreedevi's autobiography is titled Aajanma Niyogam which translates to A Lifelong Mission. [10] [12]
Awards
edit- The Akkamma Cheriyan Award for the Best Social Worker (2009).[citation needed]
- The Guru Vandanam Award instituted by Asan Institute.[citation needed]
- The P. N. Panicker Family Welfare Award[6]
Death
editSreedevi died suddenly on 5 March 2018 from liver failure. She was 78. She was under treatment for liver disease during her last days.[5]
References
edit- ^ India, Supreme Court (2005). Judges of the Supreme Court and the High Courts as on ... Ministry of Law, Justice and Company Affairs, Department of Justice, Government of India. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
- ^ "Former Commissions". Kerala Women's Commission. Kerala Women's Commission, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala State. Archived from the original on 5 March 2018. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
- ^ "Kerala Women's Commission chief Justice D Sreedevi today demanded capital punishment for the man who raped a girl after pushing her off a moving train in Shornur last week. - Times of India". The Times of India. 7 February 2011. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
- ^ Network, Live Law News (5 March 2018). "Former Kerala HC Judge Justice D Sreedevi Passes away". Live Law.in.
- ^ a b "Women's commission former chief Justice D Sreedevi dies". kaumudiglobal.com. 5 March 2018. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
- ^ a b "Former chairperson of the Kerala Women's Commission Justice Sreedevi passes away". The New Indian Express. 6 March 2018. Archived from the original on 6 March 2018. Retrieved 6 March 2018.
- ^ "ജസ്റ്റിസ് ഡി.ശ്രീദേവി അന്തരിച്ചു". Mathubhumi. 6 March 2018. Retrieved 6 March 2018.
- ^ "Former Judges of High Cour of Kerala". High Court of Kerala. NIC. Retrieved 6 March 2018.
- ^ "Former commissions". Kerala Women's Commission. NIC. Archived from the original on 5 March 2018. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
- ^ a b "Justice D Sreedevi passes away". The Times of India. 6 March 2018. Retrieved 6 March 2018.
- ^ Correspondent, Special (6 October 2021). "Basant Balaji appointed as additional judge of Kerala high Court". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
{{cite news}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "D Sreedevi, Justice". www.indulekha.com. Retrieved 9 March 2018.
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