Former Chief Justice

Former Chief Justices, Orissa High Court

  • Date of Birth 07-07-1953
  • Educational Qualification B.A.(Hons.), LL.B.
  • Date of Appointment 12-10-2013
Born on 7th July, 1953 at Hissar district of Haryana. After obtaining his B.A. (Hons.) and LL.B. degree from Punjab University, he enrolled himself as an advocate in the Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana on July 16, 1974. He practised before the High Court of Punjab and Haryana for about 5 years and then before the Supreme Court of India for about 22 years. He believed in dedication, perseverance and hard work. His area of practice was mainly in Civil, Criminal, Labour, Taxation and Constitution Law. Hon’ble Mr. Justice Goel was designated as a Senior Advocate by the Supreme Court on February 11, 1999. Elevated as the Chief Justice of Orissa High Court on 12.10.2013. Elevated as Judge of Supreme Court on 07.07.2014.