Born on 23^rd January, 1948 at Dharwad in Karnataka. Enrolled as an advocate in the year 1973. Initially practised on both Civil and Criminal sides in the trial courts at Belgaum. Later shifted practice to Karnataka High Court. Dealt with all types of cases including Constitutional, Civil and Criminal matters. Had been the State Public Prosecutor and Government Advocate for seven years. Sworn-in as Additional Judge of the High Court of Karnataka in 1997 and as permanent Judge on 03-06-1999. Was the Chairman of the Karnataka Judicial Academy, President of the Bangalore Mediation Centre and the Chairman of the Computer Committee. Sworn-in as Chief Justice of the High Court of Kerala on 18-03-2009.

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