N. Anil Kumar

Early life and education Anil Kumar was born on 03.12.1959. He completed his graduation from N.S.S. College, Nilamel and obtained a law degree from Govt. Law College, Thiruvananthapuram. and Chengannur Bhaskara Karanavar Murder Case. Ameerul Islam, a migrant labourer from Assam, was convicted for the rape and murder in Ernakulam of Dalit law student Jisha by Ernakulam Principal Sessions Court Judge N.Anil Kumar on December 12, 2017. In the judgment, the judge specifically mentioned the use of scientific methods to prove the case which grabbed the national attention and roiled the political scene in the state. On May 20, 2024, a Division Bench of the Kerala High Court upheld the death sentence awarded to Ameerul Islam, the lone convict in the 2016 case of rape and murder of Jisha.

Earlier on June 10, 2010, all the four accused in the Bhaskara Karanavar murder case were convicted of the charges, including murder and conspiracy, by the Mavelikara Additional Sessions (Fast Track) Court judge N. Anil Kumar. The life sentence awarded to all the four accused by the trial court was confirmed by the high court. Although Sherin had filed a special-leave petition in the Supreme Court, Justice S A Bobde and Justice L Nageswara Rao dismissed the petition and confirmed the life sentence.

Post Retirement Positions

The state government reorganized the Kerala Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act (KAAPA) advisory board and appointed Justice N Anil Kumar as its new chairman on 16 February 2022. Since 3 April 2024, in addition to the duties of Chairman, KAAPA, Justice N. Anil Kumar also serves as the Chairman, Advisory Board for Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling Activities Act (COFEPOSA), Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT NDPS) Act and National Security Act (NSA). Justice N Anil Kumar was sworn in as the sixth Lok Ayukta of Kerala State on August 21, 2024.