Former Chief Justice

Former Chief Justices, Orissa High Court

  • Date of Birth ---
  • Educational Qualification M.A. Economics, Bachelor in Law
  • Date of Appointment 01-05-1969
Born in the year 1912 in the village of Gailo, in Dhenkanal district. He completed his primary education in the native village. In 1937, he got a Post Graduate Degree in Economics from Patna University and pursued his law course in Patna. He returned to Odisha and pursued his Law profession in 1940 in Cuttack. He was appointed Munsif in the Orissa Judiciary in 1940. He was promoted to the cadre of Sub Judge and served at various places of Odisha. But in 1950 he resigned from Government service and joined his profession. Elevated to the Bench of Orissa High Court on 30.1.1962 and served as the Chief Justice of Orissa High Court from 1.5.1969 - 30.10.1975.