Indian-origin barrister Kalyani Kaul sworn-in as Circuit Judge in the UK Indian-origin barrister Kalyani Kaul sworn-in as Circuit Judge in the UK

Kalyani Kaul(54), a prominent barrister of Indian-origin has been sworn in as a Circuit Judge in the UK. She has spent much of the past 32 years defending serious and high-profile cases, is known for her extensive and wide-ranging experience in heavy-weightcriminal defence work. She was called to the Bar in 1983 and became a Recorder in2009. She took Silk in 2011.

About Kalyani Kaul :
Kalyani has prosecuted offences of murder, manslaughter, serious sexual offences and fraud.

• She was the third highest-paid barrister in terms of legal aid payments in 2005. She studied law from the London School of Economics (LSE).
• She was the Senior Circuit representative on the Bar Council (2013-14), a vice-president (former chair) of the Association of Women Barristers.

Key points :
Mahendra was the first Asian to be honoured with the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 1975.