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AP Singh (Advocate) Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth1 July 1972

Age51 Years (as of 2023)

BirthplaceBareilly, Uttar Pradesh

ProfessionLawyer (Advocate); Author/Writer

NationalityIndian

FamilyFather - Dr O. P. Singh (Deceased, Police Officer); Mother - Vimla Singh; Sister - Geeta Singh (Advocate)

AP Singh (Advocate) Biography

AP Singh, also known as Ajay Prakash Singh or Dr. A. P. Singh, is an Indian Supreme Court advocate and author from Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. Over a multi-de

Early life and background

Ajay Prakash Singh was born on 1 July 1972 in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. Raised in a family that later moved to Delhi for further studies, he pursued legal education with the aim of helping people who lacked access to fair treatment and justice. His father, Dr. O. P. Singh, was a police officer; his mother is Vimla Singh. He has a sister, Geeta Singh, who is also an advocate.

Singh completed an LLB from Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University in Lucknow and an LL.M. from Delhi University. He later obtained a doctorate in criminology from the University of California. These qualifications preceded his long career at the bar.

Career

Singh began practicing as a trainee in the Supreme Court in 1997 and formally enrolled at the Lucknow Bar Association in 1998. Over the years he has built a reputation as a senior advocate who has represented clients in several high-profile criminal matters across India.

He has been involved in prominent cases including the defence of accused in the 2012 Nirbhaya rape case. His litigation portfolio also includes work on the Sant Rampal matter in 2014, the Sant Ram Rahim case in 2019, and the 2020 Hathras case. Beyond those, he has represented elected representatives such as Aam Aadmi Party MLAs, many MPs and MLAs from Odisha, individuals involved in Naxalite-related matters in Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh, and figures described as Bahubali leaders.

Early in his career he was present during hearings in the Tantrik Chandraswami matter and later described an ongoing association with that client, including travel. Singh has also held organisational roles within the legal community, including serving as National Secretary General of the BSK Lawyers Federation.

Public profile

Singh is known both for his courtroom work and for writing. He is the author of three books: Wonders of Asaram Bapu: The Story in Depth, Rise and Fall of Lalu Prasad Yadav, and Damini: A Political Murder. He has spoken publicly on social issues and has been associated with organisations connected to men’s rights and community causes; he has served as vice president of the Akhil Bharatiya Kayastha Mahasabha.

His remarks and conduct in public forums and televised debates have drawn attention and controversy. On at least one occasion during a TV debate about the Nirbhaya case, a statement he made provoked widespread criticism and prompted him to later explain that the remark had been made in a moment of frustration. His advocacy tactics and conduct in high-profile matters have been debated within legal and public circles, with both criticism and support expressed by peers and commentators.

Outside of work, Singh maintains physical fitness through yoga and enjoys playing the guitar and billiards.

Latest updates

In 2023 Singh filed a petition on behalf of a client, Seema Haider, arguing for consideration of long-term stay as a basis for citizenship, pointing to a parallel with the naturalisation of another public figure. This filing was reported in July 2023.

He continues to practise at the Supreme Court and remains active in representing clients in complex criminal and political matters, while also participating in organisational and community activities.
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Recent Work

Representation in Seema Haider citizenship petition

Filed a 38-page petition in 2023 seeking citizenship consideration for Seema Haider based on long-term stay, drawing a parallel with another public figure’s naturalisation.

2023
Defence in Nirbhaya rape accused case

Acted as counsel for accused in the high-profile 2012 Nirbhaya case, a matter that brought significant national attention.

2012
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Career Highlights

  1. Senior advocate practising in the Supreme Court of India
  2. Represented clients in high-profile criminal matters including Nirbhaya, Sant Rampal, Sant Ram Rahim, and Hathras cases
  3. Served as National Secretary General of the BSK Lawyers Federation
  4. Vice president of the Akhil Bharatiya Kayastha Mahasabha
  5. Author of three books
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was AP Singh (Advocate) born?

1 July 1972

What is AP Singh (Advocate) known for?

Lawyer (Advocate); Author/Writer