About K. Palakidnar
Lived 1931 – 2001 (aged 69–70). K. Palakidnar was a Sri Lankan judge.
Justice Krishnapillai Palakidnar was a leading Sri Lankan lawyer, judge and President of the Court of Appeal of Sri Lanka.
Early life and family Palakidnar was born in 1931 at Kokuvil in northern Ceylon. He was the son of S. Krishnapillai, Chief Trains Controller, and Pasupathy. He then entered Ceylon Law College, qualifying as an advocate of the Supreme Court in 1957.
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Who was K. Palakidnar?
Sri Lankan Tamil judge
When was K. Palakidnar born?
K. Palakidnar was born in 1931 in Kokkuvil.
When did K. Palakidnar die?
K. Palakidnar died on 2 June 2001.
What was K. Palakidnar's occupation?
K. Palakidnar was a judge.
What nationality was K. Palakidnar?
K. Palakidnar was Sri Lankan.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). K. Palakidnar. https://biography.guide/k-palakidnar/
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