K. P. Dandapani (c. 1946 – 21 March 2023) was an Indian lawyer. He was advocate general to the Government of Kerala from 2011 to 2016. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]
K. P. Dandapani | |
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| Born | c. 1946 |
| Died | (aged 76) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Senior advocate |
| Known for | Advocate General to the Government of Kerala (2011–2016) |
| Spouse | Sumathi |
| Children | 2 |
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Early life
editK. P. Dandapani was born in Kerala as was the son of V. K. Padmanabhan and M. K. Narayani.[3] Dandapani completed his primary education at St. Albert's High School, Ernakulam. After his primary education, he attended St. Albert's College followed by Government Law College, Ernakulam. He completed his law degree and graduated in 1968 and enrolled as an advocate in the same year.[5]
Career
editDandapani enrolled as an advocate on 17 May 1968. He started his legal practice under S. Easwara Iyer.[5] He started independent practice in 1972 with his wife Sumathi Dandapani, in the fields of civil, company, constitution, and criminal laws.[9]
In 1996, he was appointed judge of Kerala High Court. However, five months after the appointment he was transferred to Gujarat High Court after being terminated by the President of India for non compliance of order[citation needed], and he and his wife became designated as senior advocates by the Kerala High Court.[citation needed]
He was the legal adviser and standing counsel of many companies and establishments, including the PowerGrid Corporation of India,[10] The Leela Group, National Institute of Technology Calicut, Greater Cochin Development Authority, Thangal Kunju Musaliar College of Engineering, Kollam, Malabar Christian College, Kozhikode, Malayala Manorama and Anna Kitex Group. He was president of the Kerala High Court Advocates' Association. He was one of the committee members of Kerala High Court Legal Service Authority.[11][12]
Personal life and death
editDandapani was married to Sumathi and had two children. His daughter Mittu is a practicing lawyer in Australia, and his son Millu is a practicing lawyer of the Kerala High Court. His wife Sumathi Dandapani is also a practicing senior advocate in the Kerala High Court.[3]
Dandapani died on 21 March 2023, at the age of 76.[13]
References
edit- ^ "The Office of the Advocate General of Kerala". Archived from the original on 22 March 2019. Retrieved 28 December 2012.
- ^ "KP Dandapani, takes charge as Advocate General". The Times of India. 26 May 2011. Archived from the original on 7 September 2011. Retrieved 28 December 2012.
- ^ a b c "K P Dandapani appointed Advocate-General". IBN Live. 24 May 2011. Archived from the original on 5 December 2011. Retrieved 28 December 2012.
- ^ "Advocate General". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 14 January 2014. Retrieved 28 December 2012.
- ^ a b c "K.P. Dandapani to be new AG". The Hindu. 24 May 2011. Archived from the original on 10 August 2011. Retrieved 28 December 2012.
- ^ "Dandapani takes charge". The Hindu. 27 May 2011. Retrieved 28 December 2012.
- ^ "KP Dandapani, takes charge as Advocate General". Mathrubhumi. 27 May 2011. Archived from the original on 13 November 2013. Retrieved 28 December 2012.
- ^ "Information". Law Department Library. Law Department - Government of Kerala. Archived from the original on 4 August 2016. Retrieved 28 December 2012.
- ^ "Adv KP Dandapani new advocate general". Mathrubhumi. 24 May 2011. Archived from the original on 16 February 2013. Retrieved 28 December 2012.
- ^ "POWER GRID CORPORATION OF INDIA LTD. versus RAMAKRISHNA PILLAI, GOURI NIVAS". Retrieved 28 December 2012.
- ^ "Kerala High Court Legal Services Committee". Retrieved 28 December 2012.
- ^ "Members". Kerala State Legal Services Authority. Retrieved 28 December 2012.
- ^ "Senior Advocate and former Kerala Advocate General KP Dandapani passes away". Bar and Bench. 21 March 2023. Retrieved 21 March 2023.