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Palakkad lawyer P.B. Menon turns 100 and continues practising law
P.B. Menon turned 100 on October 10, 2026, in Palakkad, Kerala.
He still goes to court and has no plans to retire.
The Guinness World Record recognises him for the longest career as a practising lawyer.
Menon set the record after 73 years and 60 days in practice, surpassing the previous record held by Gibraltar lawyer Louis Triay.
He studied at Government Victoria College in Palakkad and Madras Law College before starting work at the Madras High Court.
After two years, he returned to Palakkad, where he built a practice focused on civil law.
Menon says a lawyer’s duty is to earn clients’ trust and represent them responsibly, not simply to handle many cases.
He has represented hundreds of people, and his continued work and experience are seen as an example for younger lawyers.
P.B. Menon turned 100 on October 10, 2026, and continues to practise law in Palakkad.
He holds the Guinness World Record for the longest career as a practising lawyer.
Three years ago, he had practised for 73 years and 60 days, surpassing the previous record.
Menon began his legal career at the Madras High Court before returning to Palakkad to establish his practice.
He says clients’ trust and the responsibility of representing them matter more than years in court or the number of cases handled.
- Who
- P.B. Menon, a Palakkad lawyer who turned 100.
- What
- He continues to practise law and holds the Guinness World Record for the longest career as a practising lawyer.
- When
- He turned 100 on October 10, 2026. He has practised for nearly eight decades.
- Where
- Palakkad, Kerala; he began his career at the Madras High Court.
- Why
- Menon describes law as a calling that gives his life purpose.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Menon graduated from Government Victoria College in Palakkad.
He studied law at Madras Law College and began practising at the Madras High Court, where he worked for two years before returning to Palakkad.
Menon completed 73 years and 60 days in practice, surpassing the previous record.
Menon turned 100 and celebrated his centenary with family and friends.
- Age
- 100 on October 10, 2026
- Record
- Guinness World Record for the longest career as a practising lawyer
- Practice milestone
- 73 years and 60 days, reached three years before his centenary
- Previous record-holder
- Louis Triay of Gibraltar, with 70 years and 311 days
- College
- Government Victoria College, Palakkad
- Work focus
- Civil law
What people are saying
A century is a remarkable milestone. To dedicate one’s time and energy over such a long period in the service of people is even more inspiring,
That was a turning point in my career and life. I begin my days by remembering that senior judge.
He is a phenomenon, a legal institution from which today’s practitioners have many lessons to learn,
His nearly eight decades in legal practice are a testament to his dedication, perseverance and extraordinary lifelong commitment to the profession,
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