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| | name = Chagari Padmanabha Reddy | |||
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| | birth_date = {{Birth date|1931|03|18}} | |||
| | birth_place = Yadiki, Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh, India | |||
| | death_date = 4 August 2013 | |||
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| | occupation = Lawyer | |||
| | notable_works = Defense of political detainees, advocate for judicial reform | |||
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| ⚫ | '''Chagari Padmanabha Reddy''' (born 18 March 1931,<ref name=":0">{{Cite journal |last=INGUA |first=MALLIKARJUNA SHARMA |date=15 September 2009 |title=C PADMANABHA REDDY INTERVIEW |url=https://www.scribd.com/document/286967969/01-PadmanabhaReddy01 |journal=Law Animated World}}</ref> died 4 August 2013<ref>{{Cite news |date=2013-08-05 |title=Senior advocate Padmanabha Reddy dead |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/senior-advocate-padmanabha-reddy-dead/articleshow/21612832.cms |access-date=2024-06-30 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>) was an eminent Indian lawyer known for his role in defending political detainees<ref>{{Cite news |date=2013-09-02 |title=Abe Lincoln of the AP High Court |url=https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/abe-lincoln-of-the-ap-high-court/article5085782.ece |access-date=2025-01-06 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> and advocating for judicial reform. | ||
| == Early life and education == | |||
| Padmanabha Reddy was born in Yadiki, Andhra Pradesh<ref>{{Cite web |last=India |first=The Hans |date=2013-08-08 |title=An advocate with a penchant for truth |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Hyderabad-Tab/2013-08-08/An-advocate-with-a-penchant-for-truth/68629 |access-date=2025-01-06 |website=www.thehansindia.com |language=en}}</ref>, to Obula Reddy, a Licensed Medical Practitioner, and Somakka. He studied initially in a street school in Yadiki and later attended Municipal High School in Tadipatri<ref name=":0" />. His education continued at London Mission High School in Gooty and Government College in Anantapur, where he earned his B.Sc. in Chemistry in 1950<ref name=":0" />. | |||
| == Legal career == | |||
| Initially aspiring to become a doctor like his father, Padmanabha Reddy shifted to law and completed his B.L. from Madras University in 1952. He started his legal career under his cousin, ], by then a prominent lawyer in Madras. | |||
| Padmanabha Reddy gained prominence for his defense of political detainees along with K.G. Kannabiran, particularly during the Emergency period and the aftermath of the Naxalite movement<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Service |first=Express News |date=2013-08-05 |title=Well-known criminal laywer Padmanabha Reddy is dead |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2013/Aug/05/well-known-criminal-laywer-padmanabha-reddy-is-dead-504027.html |access-date=2025-01-06 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Nagasaila |first=V. Suresh & D. |date=2023-04-06 |title=Book Review: 'The Speaking Constitution: A Sisyphean Life in Law' by K.G. Kannabiran documents the life and legacy of the civil rights legend |url=https://frontline.thehindu.com/books/book-review-the-speaking-constitution-a-sisyphean-life-in-law-by-k-g-kannabiran-translated-by-kalpana-kannabiran-documents-the-life-and-legacy-of-the-civil-rights-legend/article66667324.ece |access-date=2025-01-06 |website=Frontline |language=en}}</ref>. He became quite famous as an experienced and talented criminal lawyer in the High Court of AP with unequalled prowess in that field. He was associated with leftist ideologies and was active in civil liberties associations. His activities on these fronts and especially his defence of several naxalite prisoners in those days were perhaps an obstacle for his elevation to High Court Judge it was believed<ref>{{Cite web |last=sarvi |date=2018-12-28 |title=తండ్రిని న్యాయమూర్తి కాకుండా అడ్డుకున్నారు... నేడు కుమారుడు చీఫ్ జస్టిస్ అయ్యారు... |url=https://www.teluguglobal.com/2018/12/28/chief-justice-chagari-praveen-kumar-reddy-s-o-padmanabha-reddy/ |access-date=2025-01-13 |website=www.teluguglobal.com |language=te}}</ref>. However, that lacuna was historically filled by his son ] becoming a Judge of High Court later (who retired on 22-02-2023<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-02-25 |title=Justice Praveen Kumar retires |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vijayawada/justice-praveen-kumar-retires/articleshow/98223235.cms |access-date=2025-01-05 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> as Judge of AP High Court). | |||
| He was former president of the AP High Court Advocates Association and was for long had been associated with the Indian Lawyers Association, of which he was president for several years.<ref name=":1" /> | |||
| == Advocacy and reforms == | |||
| A highly learned legal expert, Padmanabha Reddy held the record for arguing the highest number of murder cases in the country<ref name=":1" />. Throughout his career, Padmanabha Reddy advocated for judicial reforms, emphasizing transparent judicial appointments and the establishment of a National Judicial Commission. He highlighted the challenges within the justice system, including delays in case disposal and the need for stronger human rights protections. He was Amicus curiae in the historic judgment of Andhra Pradesh Civil Liberties Committee (APCLC) vs Govt of Andhra Pradesh, where the court ruled that the police must file a First Information Report (FIR) every time a death occurs at the police's hands, and bring the case before a judge<ref>{{Cite web |title=A.P. Civil Liberties Committee (Apclc) v. Govt. Of A.P., Andhra Pradesh High Court, Judgment, Law, casemine.com |url=https://www.casemine.com/judgement/in/56ea70ae607dba369a6ee67a |access-date=2025-01-13 |website=https://www.casemine.com |language=en}}</ref> | |||
| == Legacy == | |||
| Padmanabha Reddy's legacy extends beyond his legal career, inspiring those who value justice, equality, and civil liberties. He remained active in progressive lawyers' associations until his death in 2013. | |||
| == References == | == References == | ||
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| Chagari Padmanabha Reddy | |
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| Born | (1931-03-18)March 18, 1931 Yadiki, Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Died | 4 August 2013 |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Notable work | Defense of political detainees, advocate for judicial reform |
Chagari Padmanabha Reddy (born 18 March 1931, died 4 August 2013) was an eminent Indian lawyer known for his role in defending political detainees and advocating for judicial reform.
Early life and education
Padmanabha Reddy was born in Yadiki, Andhra Pradesh, to Obula Reddy, a Licensed Medical Practitioner, and Somakka. He studied initially in a street school in Yadiki and later attended Municipal High School in Tadipatri. His education continued at London Mission High School in Gooty and Government College in Anantapur, where he earned his B.Sc. in Chemistry in 1950.
Legal career
Initially aspiring to become a doctor like his father, Padmanabha Reddy shifted to law and completed his B.L. from Madras University in 1952. He started his legal career under his cousin, Chinnappa Reddy, by then a prominent lawyer in Madras.
Padmanabha Reddy gained prominence for his defense of political detainees along with K.G. Kannabiran, particularly during the Emergency period and the aftermath of the Naxalite movement. He became quite famous as an experienced and talented criminal lawyer in the High Court of AP with unequalled prowess in that field. He was associated with leftist ideologies and was active in civil liberties associations. His activities on these fronts and especially his defence of several naxalite prisoners in those days were perhaps an obstacle for his elevation to High Court Judge it was believed. However, that lacuna was historically filled by his son Sri Praveen Kumar becoming a Judge of High Court later (who retired on 22-02-2023 as Judge of AP High Court).
He was former president of the AP High Court Advocates Association and was for long had been associated with the Indian Lawyers Association, of which he was president for several years.
Advocacy and reforms
A highly learned legal expert, Padmanabha Reddy held the record for arguing the highest number of murder cases in the country. Throughout his career, Padmanabha Reddy advocated for judicial reforms, emphasizing transparent judicial appointments and the establishment of a National Judicial Commission. He highlighted the challenges within the justice system, including delays in case disposal and the need for stronger human rights protections. He was Amicus curiae in the historic judgment of Andhra Pradesh Civil Liberties Committee (APCLC) vs Govt of Andhra Pradesh, where the court ruled that the police must file a First Information Report (FIR) every time a death occurs at the police's hands, and bring the case before a judge
Legacy
Padmanabha Reddy's legacy extends beyond his legal career, inspiring those who value justice, equality, and civil liberties. He remained active in progressive lawyers' associations until his death in 2013.
References
- ^ INGUA, MALLIKARJUNA SHARMA (15 September 2009). "C PADMANABHA REDDY INTERVIEW". Law Animated World.
- "Senior advocate Padmanabha Reddy dead". The Times of India. 2013-08-05. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-06-30.
- "Abe Lincoln of the AP High Court". The Hindu. 2013-09-02. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-01-06.
- India, The Hans (2013-08-08). "An advocate with a penchant for truth". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 2025-01-06.
- ^ Service, Express News (2013-08-05). "Well-known criminal laywer Padmanabha Reddy is dead". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2025-01-06.
- Nagasaila, V. Suresh & D. (2023-04-06). "Book Review: 'The Speaking Constitution: A Sisyphean Life in Law' by K.G. Kannabiran documents the life and legacy of the civil rights legend". Frontline. Retrieved 2025-01-06.
- sarvi (2018-12-28). "తండ్రిని న్యాయమూర్తి కాకుండా అడ్డుకున్నారు... నేడు కుమారుడు చీఫ్ జస్టిస్ అయ్యారు..." www.teluguglobal.com (in Telugu). Retrieved 2025-01-13.
- "Justice Praveen Kumar retires". The Times of India. 2023-02-25. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
- "A.P. Civil Liberties Committee (Apclc) v. Govt. Of A.P., Andhra Pradesh High Court, Judgment, Law, casemine.com". https://www.casemine.com. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
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