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Ujjwal Nikam

movie Lawyer cake 30 March 1953 Lambert M. Surhone, Miriam T. Timpledon, Susan F. Marseken (Jalgaon, Maharashtra)
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71

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Basic Information

Date of Birth: 30 March 1953 Lambert M. Surhone, Miriam T. Timpledon, Susan F. Marseken
Birthplace: Jalgaon, Maharashtra
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Nationality: Indian
Hometown: Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India

Family & Relationships

Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Jyoti Nikam
Children: Son- Aniket Ujjwal Nikam (Lawyer) Daughter- Not Known Note: He has 1 more child

Education

Colleges: KCES's S.S.Maniyar Law College, Jalgaon
Education: Bachelor of Science A Law Degree from Jalgaon

Lifestyle

Religion: Hinduism

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Some Lesser Known Facts About Ujjwal Nikam

  • Since childhood, he saw his father’s journey from a Lawyer to a Judge. But, he never wanted to come into the legal profession. His mother wanted him to be a doctor and his father wanted him to become an Advocate. With time, he got so influenced by his father’s job that he decided to do the same.
  • After completing his law degree, he started his career as a District Government Public Prosecutor of Jalgaon.
  • On 12 March 1983 Mumbai bomb blast, the Mumbai police invited him to Mumbai in 1994. He was appointed as an SPP (Special Public Prosecutor) for the case. This was a great turning point in his career, he came into the limelight after this case.

    Ujjwal Nikam
    Ujjwal Nikam
  • In December 2010, he represented the Indian Government at an international convention on terrorism held in New York.
  • In 2016, he received the Padma Shri from the former President Pranab Mukherjee and became the first Public Prosecutor throughout the country to achieve this honour.

    Ujjwal Nikam receiving Padma Shri from Pranab Mukherjee
    Ujjwal Nikam receiving Padma Shri from Pranab Mukherjee
  • A Marathi film titled ‘Aadesh – Power of Law’ based on Ujjwal Nikam’s life was released on 6 October 2017.
  • He considers his father as his role model. In an interview, he stated,

    “He was very honest, straightforward and much disciplined person and I respect him a lot.”

  • He has handled numerous cases and has served as a Public Prosecutor for several important cases at both state and national level. In his 35 years of career, he has secured almost 628 life imprisonments and around 37 death penalties.
  • He has been provided with Z Plus Security Cover since 2009 by the Indian Government due to his involvement in high-profile cases.

  • He charges ₹10 thousand for one hearing, whereas, the criminal lawyers of his calibre charge ₹5 lakh per hearing.

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