Ram Jethmalani

Ram Jethmalani (born September 14, 1923) is an Indian politician.

He was born at Shikharpur in Sind, (now in Pakistan). He is a lawyer by profession.

He married Shrimati Ratna Jethmalani in 1947 and has 2 sons and 2 daughters.

In 2004, he announced his decision to contest the elections against Prime Minister of India Atal Behari Vajpayee as an independent candidate from Lucknow.

Ram Jethmalani is a legendary criminal law lawyer. He has taken-up unpoular defense cases such as defending the killers of former prime minister Indira Gandhi. His legendary cross-examination skills and vast knowledge of criminal law are well-known.