C P Udayabhanu
| C P Udayabhanu | |
|---|---|
| Born |
26 May 1959 mamala, Kerala |
| Nationality |
 India |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Occupation | Advocate |
| Known for | Public Prosecutor |
| Spouse(s) | Adv. Thenrajam |
| Children | Bharath Surya & Vandana Surya |
| Parent(s) | C.K. Padmanabhan & Santhamma Padmanabhan |
C P Udayabhanu (born 26 May 1956 in mamala, Kerala) is a well-known special public prosecutor. He had been appointed as the special public prosecutor in the controversial Hummer rage case [1] and appeared as the defense lawyer in Sister Abhaya murder case.[2] He was the script writer for the Malayalam movie Pakarnnattam.
Career
Enrolled as advocate on 13 July 1985. Started practice with Adv. Pius Kuriakose, who is presently the Lok Ayuktha. Thereafter started practice with veteran criminal lawyer T.V. Prabhakaran and started independent practice in 1987. From 1996 to 2013 appointed as special public prosecutor of Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB). 2001–2006: appointed as special public prosecutor of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). 2000 (till date) special public prosecutor of Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI).[3] appeared as public prosecutor in Vithura Sex Scandal Case. appeared as public prosecutor in Chandrabose Murder Case (Hummer car). Appeared as defense lawyer in Sister Abhaya murder case. And several other sensational cases. Story written by Udayabhanu was made into a movie by renounced director Jayaraj. 1983–87: participated in different agitations organized by DYFI and active member CITU Ernakulam district committee. President of different trade unions: OEN India Employees Union, KEL Employees Union. Member of disciplinary committee BAR counsel of Kerala. Column written in Mathrubhumi daily, Kala Kaumudhi weekly, active participant in discussion in TV channels regarding social and legal issues.
Personal life
Udayabhanu married Adv. Thenrajam on 5 September 1990. The couple has two children, Bharath Surya and Vandana Surya. As an advocate he was active and notable, as he has served under many designations such as public prosecutor to the supreme court, public prosecutor to the state. In 1964 he joined SNLPS mamala in 1st std Passed SSLC in 1974. 1974–79: PDC and degree at St. Peter's College Kollenchery. College life 1977–1978: Arts club secretary. Started politics. Joined SFI.1978-79: University Union counsellor. 1980-83: joined Law Academy Law College Trivandrum. On 3 May 1983 his father died. He supported his family by helping in the family business.
References
- ↑ "Hummer Case: Udayabhanu Will be SPP". newindianexpress. Retrieved 2015-03-01.
- ↑ "The Kerala HC directed the CBI to produce the materials relied on by it to arrest the accused in the Abhaya murder case". newindianexpress. Retrieved 2008-11-27.
- ↑ "Kerala High Court". indiankanoon.org.