In the history
of India’s jurisprudence, the name of Ujjwal Nikam will always be written in
golden words. He is not just a lawyer, a public prosecutor, but he is a man
with lion heart. He has the acumen and necessary qualities to become the top
most criminal lawyer of India. However, he has always preferred to serve the nation rather than making money.
Ujjwal Nikam is
known for taking very tough and personally risky cases like 1993 Blasts of Mumbai, Gulshan Kumar
Murder Case, 2008 Mumbai Attacks and Pramod Mahajan murder case, among others.
And, in all cases, he showed how a lawyer can serve the nation.
Profile of Ujjwal Nikam
Ujjwal basically
belongs to Jalgaon, Maharashtra. His father Deoraoji Nikam was a well-known
lawyer who had later become a judge. People of Jalgaon still remember the honesty
and integrity of Deoraoji.
Ujjwal was first
not inclined to become a lawyer. He did B.Sc. However, when he saw how his father
is serving poor in getting justice, he decided to do the same. He got law
degree from Jalgaon and became a District Government Public Prosecutor of his
home district. However, destiny had written something else for him.
It was in 1993
when the Government of Maharashtra appointed him as the special public
prosecutor in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts. At that time, he was in Jalgaon.
All senior public prosecutors and well-known lawyers of Maharashtra had refused
the offer. They were fearing threat to their lives for obvious reasons. And,
then the case was supposed to go for very long period of time. Who is going to
sacrifice big fat fees for the sake of the nation? The answer was Ujjwal Nikam.
Ujjwal did
wonder in that case and brought all culprits to the justice. The case went on
for quite long time, but it also shows the power of India and belief of the
Indian judiciary on the path shown by the Constitution of India.
Wife of Ujjwal
Nikam is a homemaker.
Fees of Ujjwal Nikam
There is no
denying that Ujjwal Nikam is one of the most known and respected criminal
lawyer of the country. But, you will be surprised to know his fees. He charged
only Rs. 10, 000 for one day of hearing. At the same time, you should know that
criminal lawyers of his statures are charging more than Rs. 5 lakhs for one
hearing.
He is doing
everything for the sake of India, to make the country’s image vibrant and
justified in the International arena.
Son of Ujjwal Nikam
The name of the
son of Ujjwal Nikam is Aniket Ujjwal Nikam. He is also a lawyer. His
appointment as the legal advisor to the Civic body created flutter in the
politics of Maharashtra. He is considered close to the NCP. In fact, he fought
a case filed by the BJP against the irrigation scandal done under the nose of
senior NCP leader and the former irrigation minister of Maharashtra, Mr. Ajit
Pawar.
As a matter of
fact, both Ujjwal and his son are apolitical. They have never shown any
inclination to become close to any political parties.
Ujjwal and Ishrat Jahan Case
While asking
questions from David Headley on 26/11, Ujjwal did a great service to the mother
India by bringing the reality of Ishrat Jahan. Ujjwal goaded him to tell about
the women wing of the LeT and Headly replied by admitting that Ishrat Jahan was
a suicide bomber of the terrorist organization. This should give some sort of
shame to those political parties who are doing great disservice to the nation
by promoting antinational and terrorists like Ishrat Jahan.
Political Entry
Ujjwal has been fielded by the BJP from North Central Lok Sabha Constituency of Mumbai. He has replaced the current MP, Punam Mahajan. It might be interesting to note that it was Ujjwal who had fought the murder case of Pramod Mahajan. He is expected to win the election easily, the result of which will be declared on 4th June, 2024.
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