V . SITHANNAN



Mr V. Sithannan, a Graduate in Science, Post Graduate in Law, and PG Diploma holder in ‘Cyber Crimes and Information Security‘, having worked in Law and Order, Crime, Intelligence and Vigilance Departments of Tamil Nadu Police, and as Superintendent of Police, Tamil Nadu Police Academy and Deputy Commissioner of Police, Adyar Chennai, retired in 2012, after completion of 36 years in the Tamil Nadu Police Service and presently practicing as an Advocate in Madras High Court..

Writer’s bio

Delivered more than 5000 lectures in various higher forums; was a member of various committees dealing with Law; participated in more than 185 TV debates; also participated in Tamil Scholar “Solomon Pappaiah’s Pattimantram”; advisor on Legal and Police points in four Tamil Films.

Presently, Mr V. Sithannan is one among the members of the High-Level Special Committee constituted by the Hon’ble High Court of Madras on 24.04.2019 for recommending measures for the improvement of investigative skills among the Police Officers in Tamil Nadu and also for suggesting reformation, rehabilitation and reorientation of convicts.


The only Police Officer in India, who authored 13 books on Law and Police Topics; to launch another ten books soon; scholars deem all these books as “Vade Mecum” for those related to Law Enforcement.