K.Chandru

Justice K. Chandru (born 1951) is an Indian advocate and former judge of Madras High Court who disposed of 96,000 cases during his tenure as a judge. Chandru is known for a case which took place in 1993 when he was practising as a lawyer, to which the film Jai Bhim is dedicated.

Early life Chandru was born in Srirangam in Tiruchirappalli District, Tamil Nadu. Chandru was inspired by B. R. Ambedkar.

Career K. Chandru as an advocate practiced both in criminal and civil side in the Madras High Court. He was made an Additional Judge of the High Court on 31 July 2006, and was made a permanent Judge on 9 November 2009. Justice K. Chandru was a well-respected judge among the judiciary and is known for his judgments that impacted the lives of many impoverished and downtrodden people. During his judicial career, Justice K. Chandru pronounced over 96,000 verdicts. He was known for fighting against caste discrimination and for the rights of backward communities in Tamil Nadu. He did not want a security guard and didn't want to be addressed as "My Lord" in courts. He retired as a judge in 2013 and did not accept a farewell. He now lives in Chennai.

In popular culture The 2021 movie Jai Bhim was made around a legal case fought by K. Chandru in 1993. Actor Suriya played the role of Chandru. Chandru was involved in the making of the film from the story discussion to post-production.

Books Ambedkar Oliyil Enathu Theerppukal (Light of Ambedkar in my judgments) Needhi - Oru Meyadha Maan https://www.commonfolks.in/books/d/neethi-oru-meyaatha-maan நானும் நீதிபதி ஆனேன் (சுயசரிதை) https://www.commonfolks.in/books/d/naanum-neethipathi-aanen Nanguneri Never... Ever Caste Violence in Educational Institutions https://www.amazon.in/Nanguneri-Never-Violence-Educational-Institutions/dp/8197169713