Born on 30-11-1953. Educated at  St. Joseph's U.P. School, Chengal, Kalady, St. Sebastin's High School, Kanjoor, Bharatha Matha College, Thrikkakara, Sree Sankara College, Kalady and the Kerala Law Academy Law College, Thiruvanathapuram.

Began legal practice in 1979. Was member of the Academic Council, Kerala University(1977-78), was General Secretary Kerala University Union(1978), was Senate member of Cochin University (1983-85). Served as Government Pleader(1987) and  as Additional Advocate General (1994-96). Designated as Senior Advocate in 1996. Was member of Board of Studies, Indian Legal Thought of Mahatma Gandhi University,Kottayam(1996). Served as President, Kerala Judicial Academy(2006-08). Was Chairman of Kerala High Court Legal Services Committee(2006-09),Chairman of Lakshadweep Legal Services Authority(2008).

Serving as Executive Chairman Kerala State Legal Services Authority, Chairman  Indian Law Institute Kerala Branch, Chairman of Indian Law Reports (Kerala Series) and as Executive Member of NUALS (National University of Advanced Legal Studies).

Judge, High Court of Kerala since 12-07-2000.

Served as Acting Chief Justice of the High Court of Kerala from
14-03-2009 to 17-03-2009.

Contact Address:

Phone: (0484) 2330060