K. T. Thomas (judge)
K. T. Thomas | |
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Justice Thomas in 2023 | |
| Judge of the Supreme Court of India | |
| In office 29 March 1996 – 30 January 2002 | |
| Judge of the High Court of Kerala | |
| In office 12 August 1985 – 26 March 1996 | |
| District and Sessions Judge | |
| In office 12 September 1977 – 11 August 1985 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 30 January 1937 |
| Spouse | Susan Tharuni Thomas |
| Children | Dr. Binu Prathap Thomas, Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas, Bipin Cherian Thomas |
| Education | |
| Alma mater | |
| Awards | Padma Vibhushan (2026) Padma Bhushan (2007) |
| Signature | |
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Kallupurackal Thomas Thomas (born 30 January 1937) is an Indian former judge who served on the Supreme Court of India. He presided over and confirmed the death sentences in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2007, post-retirement. He has taken strong public positions since 2011 such as exonerating RSS in Mahatma Gandhi's assassination and opposition to capital punishment. He received the highest Padma Vibhushan in 2026 by the Government of India for services in the field of social affairs.