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TRIBUTE TO OUR BELOVED EDITOR,
SRI V. AYYADURAI, SENIOR ADVOCATE & FORMER ADDITIONAL ADVOCATE GENERAL
Late Sri V. Ayyadurai (19th May 1955 - 30th August 2025) was a distinguished member of the Bar, whose life journey stands as an inspiring example of perseverance, dedication and service.
Born in Athangudi Village, Ramanathapuram District (presently Sivagangai District), he hailed from a simple Agricultural family. He was the third child of Shri M. Venkatachalam and Smt. Pappathi Ammal and had the distinction of being the first graduate from his village. His early education was completed at De Britto High School, Devakottai in 1971, followed by pre-university studies at Alagappa College, Karaikudi in 1972. He graduated in B.Sc. (Botany) from the same College in 1976 under Madurai Kamaraj University. Thereafter, he pursued his Legal studies at Vidyodaya Law College, Tumkur (Bangalore University) and obtained his LL.B. Degree in 1981.
He was enrolled as an Advocate on 14.07.1982 in the Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. His passion for the Legal profession soon brought him into the chambers of the eminent Sri R. Krishnamoorthy, Senior Advocate and Former Advocate General of Tamil Nadu. From that moment onwards, he remained a steadfast associate, standing like a rock of support for his Senior and imbibing the values of discipline, commitment and fearless advocacy.
He had been on the High Court Panel since 2007 and was also a long- standing member of the Editorial Committee of CTC Law Journals since 1995, contributing to the development of legal scholarship.
During 2016-2017, Sri V. Ayyadurai served as the Additional Advocate General of Tamil Nadu, further highlighting the trust reposed in him by the legal fraternity and the Government.
In recognition of his contributions and stature at the Bar, he was designated as a Senior Advocate on 10.02.2017.
Over his 43 years of practice at the Madras High Court, he handled matters across Writs, Civil and Criminal law, earning the respect of colleagues, judges and clients alike.
Yet, what made Sri V. Ayyadurai truly special was not just his professional accomplishments but the person he was. He came up the hard way, building his career brick by brick with perseverance and sincerity. He had a natural ability to convey his points to the Court with clarity and conviction, a quality that set him apart as a persuasive Advocate.
Beyond the Courtroom, he was admired for his heart of gold. He was always willing to help juniors, guiding them with patience and generosity. For him, money was always secondary; what mattered more was the cause of justice and the welfare of those around him. His kindness extended to his family too, as he was a pillar of support to his siblings, ensuring their well- being and progress.
A man of simple habits and noble values, he balanced his professional life with devotion to his family. He married Smt. Akila Ayyadurai in 1987, and together they nurtured their children -Dr. A. Deepika (M.B.B.S.) and Sri A. Durai Eswar (Advocate) -instilling in them the same principles of education, integrity, and service.
The passing away of Senior Advocate V. Ayyadurai on 30th August 2025 is a profound loss to the Legal fraternity and to all who knew him. His life story is a testament to how determination, humility and compassion can create a legacy that will continue to inspire generations of Lawyers.
Current Tamil Nadu Cases too has lost a guiding force with his absence, as he was an important Editor and contributor to the Journal, right from its inception.
He will be remembered not only as a distinguished Senior Advocate but also as a mentor, guide and friend whose generosity touched countless lives. His memory will live on in the hearts of his family, colleagues and the larger Legal community.
About US
We are a Legal Journal Publishing House, bringing you quality legal journals, reporting decisions of the Honorable Supreme Court of India, the Honorable High Court of Madras and other High Courts, in all matters. A modest start in 1995, under the guidance of eminent legal professionals, our first journal, Current Tamil Nadu Cases, was started as a fortnightly – With an initial subscriber base of 400 subscribers, it is now the most sought after journal, now a weekly with a subscriber base of more than 5000.
In 2004, Current Tamil Nadu Acts and Rules, was started as a fortnightly journal, publishing the Statutes of the Government of India, and Government of Tamil Nadu. In 2002 we took over the publishing of Madras Weekly Notes (Criminal) and again in 2004 we also took over Tamil Nadu Motor Accident Cases.
In 2010 we started two New Journals –Fortnightlies –(1) Madras Weekly Notes (Civil) exclusively covering civil law judgments of Madras High Court and Supreme Court and (2) Current Writ Cases, Exclusively covering writ law judgments of Madras High Court and Supreme Court. We took over Labour Law Notes (Started in 1972) from the previous publishers in 2010.
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