# At 100, P.B. Menon still walks into court

> A Palakkad lawyer marks his centenary with the Guinness World Record for the longest career in practice, showing no signs of stopping.
- Title: At 100, P.B. Menon still walks into court · The Hindu
- Summary: A Palakkad lawyer marks his centenary with the Guinness World Record for the longest career in practice, showing no signs of stopping. P.B. Menon, a Palakkad…
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- Source: The Hindu — https://thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/at-100-pb-menon-has-no-retirement-plans-he-has-court/article71567010.ece
- Published: 2026-10-10T07:03:02+00:00
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## A lawyer at 100 with no plans to stop
P.B. Menon, a Palakkad lawyer, turned 100 on October 10, 2026, and continues to walk into court with a brief in hand nearly eight decades after he first began practising law.
## He holds the Guinness World Record
Menon holds the Guinness World Record for the longest career as a practising lawyer. Three years ago, he completed 73 years and 60 days in practice, surpassing Gibraltar lawyer Louis Triay's record of 70 years…
## Prime Minister Modi sent centenary greetings
Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted Menon on his centenary, commending his contribution to the legal profession and his service to people over several decades.
## Modi praised his decades of service
Modi said a century is a remarkable milestone and that dedicating time and energy over such a long period in service of people is inspiring.

> 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.
## Trust matters more than years in court
For Menon, a lawyer's worth has never been determined by years spent in court or cases handled. What matters is the trust clients place in him and the responsibility that comes with representing them.
## A turning point in civil law
Menon graduated from Government Victoria College, Palakkad, in 1947 and studied law at Madras Law College, Chennai.
## His approach to every case
Menon earned a reputation for meticulous preparation, concise arguments and honest assessment of cases. He believes a strong case does not require lengthy arguments but thorough understanding and ability to anticipate opposing arguments.
## Colleagues call him a legal institution
P. Premnath, former deputy director of prosecution, calls Menon a phenomenon and legal institution from which today's practitioners have lessons to learn. E. Krishnadas, lawyer and BJP State treasurer, describes him as a legend.
## His home became a meeting place
Menon's home, Rose Land at Puthur in Palakkad town, has long been a meeting place for lawyers and clients.
## Client confidence is his greatest reward
While many contemporaries became judges, Menon chose to remain a practising lawyer. The greatest reward, he believes, is the confidence of a client who considers him dependable and values his honest opinion.
## Key takeaway

P.B. Menon, a Palakkad lawyer, turned 100 on October 10, 2026, holding the Guinness World Record for the longest career as a practising lawyer and continuing to work with no retirement plans.