Born on 28.07.1958 in New Delhi, Graduated in the year 1977, completed his Post Graduation in Commerce in the year 1981. He is also a qualified Chartered Accountant and a Company Secretary. He obtained Law Degree from Bangalore University and enrolled as an Advocate in the High Court of Andhra Pradesh in November, 1985. He was a Government Pleader from 1996 to 2000, and the Addl. Advocate General from July, 2000 to May, 2004. He appeared for several companies and statutory bodies including the N.T.R. University of Health Sciences, Visakhapatnam Port Trust, Singareni Collieries Company Limited, Power Grid Corporation of India, Canara Bank Voltas Limited etc. He was elevated as an Addl. Judge of the Andhra Pradesh High Court on 26th May, 2005. Appointed as a Permanent Judge of the Andhra Pradesh High Court on 20-02-2006 F.N. Nominated as the Executive Chairman of Andhra Pradesh Legal Services Authority, Hyderabad w.e.f. the forenoon of 29-12-2015. Appointed to perform the duties of the Office of the Chief Justice, High Court of Judicature at Hyderabad for the State of Telangana and the State of Andhra Pradesh w.e.f. the forenoon of 30-07-2016.
Transferred to High Court of Uttarakhand and assumed charge on 02/11/2018 as Chief Justice of the High Court of Uttarakhand at Nainital. Retired on 27/07/2020.
Sri Justice N.Balayogi
Date of Birth
:
15-01-1957
Date of Appointment
:
17-01-2017
Date of Retirement
:
14-01-2019
Born on 15th January, 1957 at Peyyalavari Peta, Anathavaram Post, Mummidivaram Mandal, East Godavari District. Did graduation in Commerce from S.K.B.R College, Amalapuram. Studied B.L., in A.U Law College, Visakhapatnam. Enrolled as a member on the rolls of the Bar Counsel of Andhra Pradesh on 22-12-1980 and joined the Office of Sri Late V. Venkata Ramaiaiah Garu, Ex.Standing Counsel for South Central Railway and Ex-Advocate General, A.P. High Court, Hyderabad and gained exposure to various branches of law. Actively practiced in almost all branches of law at the then High Court of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad and A.P. Administrative Tribunal, Hyderabad. Appointed as Munisff Magistrate on 07.10.1985. After rendering services in different places as Junior Civil Judge, Senior Civil Judge and Additional District Judge, promoted as Principal District & Sessions Judge, Kurnool on 30-06-2010. Served as Chairman, Industrial Tribunal-I, Hyderabad from 02-04-2012 to 23-11-2013, as Principal Special Judge for CBI Cases, Hyderabad from 23-11-2013 to 09-07-2015 and as Chief Judge, City Civil Court, Hyderabad from 10-07-2015 to 16-01-2017. Elevated as Judge of High Court of Judicature at Hyderabad for the State of Telangana and the State of Andhra Pradesh and assumed charge as such on the forenoon of 17-01-2017.
Laid down office on 14.01.2019 on attaining the age of superannuation
Sri Justice T.Sunil Chowdary
Date of Birth
:
04-02-1957
Date of Appointment
:
23-10-2013
Date of Retirement
:
03-02-2019
Born on 04th February, 1957 to Sri Venkatadri and Smt.Veeramma at Karamchedu, Prakasam District, in agricultural family. Did his Primary and Secondary School Education at Karamchedu and studied Intermediate in VRS & YRN College, Chirala. Did B.Com., in Andhra Layola College, Vijayawada and B.L., in Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.
Enrolled as an Advocate on 02.3.1984 and joined the Office of Sri P.Venkatadri at Chirala. Shifted practice to High Court in 1988 and joined the chamber of Sri J.Chelameshwar (now, Hon’ble Judge, Supreme Court of India). Standing Counsel – for Navodaya Vidyalaya Samithi from 1991 to 1997, for South Central Railway in 1997, and also worked as Special Government Pleader attached to Advocate General from 18.12.1995 to 31.12.1997.
Married Sailaja, who is an Advocate, and blessed with two daughters – Sneha and Sruthi.
Appointed as District & Sessions Judge (direct recruitment) in the year 1998 and worked at various places as – Chairman, LRAT-cum-III Additional District Judge, Karimnagar, IV Additional District Judge, Visakhapatnam, III Additional District Judge, Kakinada, I Additional District Judge, Guntur, Principal District Judge, Kurnool. Also worked as Registrar (Administration), Registrar (Vigilance) and Registrar General in the High Court of Andhra Pradesh from 21.12.2009 to 22.10.2013.
Elevated as Additional Judge, High Court of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad on 23.10.2013. Appointed as Judge of High Court of Judicature at Hyderabad for the State of Telangana and the State of Andhra Pradesh and assumed charge as such on the afternoon of 02-03-2016.
Laid down office on 03.02.2019 on attaining the age of superannuation.
Sri Justice M.Seetharama Murti
Date of Birth
:
16-01-1958
Date of Appointment
:
23-10-2013
Date of Retirement
:
15-01-2020
Justice Mandhata Seetharama Murti hails from a family of Lawyers of Kakinada of East Godavari District. He is a third-generation Lawyer in the hierarchy and had actively practiced for 12 years, until his selection as a District Judge. He, an experienced Lawyer and a Judge, had also specialized in teaching and training Judicial Officers and Ministerial Officers of the Courts in the State of Andhra Pradesh. While working as a Senior Faculty and Additional Director of the Andhra Pradesh Judicial Academy he had compiled reading and reference material for the various academic programmes and in the process had worked with Judges of all Cadres, Academicians, Teachers, Jurists and Faculty and had compiled teaching materials and reference materials in the field of law and allied subjects. On his direct appointment in December, 1996 as a District Judge Gr. II in the Andhra Pradesh Higher Judicial Services, he had participated in the two months foundation course for the Direct Recruit District Judges in the Andhra Pradesh Judicial Academy. Afterwards, he had worked as Special Judge for SPE and ACB Cases-cum-II Additional District Judge, Nellore, III Additional District and Sessions Judge, Kurnool, Senior Faculty and Additional Director, Judicial Academy, Judge, Family Court, Special Judge for SPE and ACB Cases-cum-III Additional District and Sessions Judge, Special Judge for CBI Cases, Metropolitan Sessions Judge, Visakhapatnam, Principal District and Sessions Judge, Vizianagaram District, Principal District and Sessions Judge, Ranga Reddy District, Registrar General of the High Court, Chairman, Sales Tax Appellate Tribunal, Visakhapatnam, Chief Judge, City Civil Court, Hyderabad District. He was appointed as Additional Judge of the High Court of Andhra Pradesh and sworn in as Additional Judge of the High Court on 23.10.2013. He was born on 16th of January. He holds a Degree in B. Sc., and Degree in Law, both from Andhra University. He won the Gold Medal for proficiency in Law of Torts in first Law apart from other prizes. He was awarded best trainee District Judge Gold Medal for the year 1996-97 by the Academy. He is married to Mrs. Srimatha and the couple is blessed with a daughter Ms. Srutha Keerthi and a son Master M. S. Atchyut Chittenna. He is passionate in meditation, listening to music, travelling and spending time with children. Appointed as Judge of High Court of Judicature at Hyderabad for the State of Telangana and the State of Andhra Pradesh and assumed charge as such on the afternoon of 02-03-2016.
Laid down office on 15.01.2020 on attaining the age of superannuation
Sri Justice G.Shyam Prasad
Date of Birth
:
27-09-1958
Date of Appointment
:
20-05-2016
Date of Retirement
:
26-09-2020
Born on 27th September, 1958, at Guntur to Sri late G.Mallikharjuna Rao and Smt. G.Savitramma. Had school education in Sri Pulipaka Kamala Hanumantaraya High School, Guntur. Did his graduation in Commerce from Hindu College, Guntur. Studied law degree in V.R. Law College, Nellore. Enrolled as a member on the rolls of the Bar Council of Andhra Pradesh and started practice at Guntur. Was attached to the office of Sri N.Chalapati Rao, the then Government Pleader, Guntur. Joined in judicial service as District Munsif on 07-10-1985 and worked as such at Vijayawada and Madhira. Promoted as Senior Civil Judge and worked as such at Hyderabad, Nizamabad, Kavali and Suryapet. On further promotion, served as II Additional District Judge, Karimnagar; I Additional District Judge, Anantapur; II Additional District Judge, Hindupur; I Additional District Judge, Anantapur; II Additional District Judge, Visakhapatnam; Chairman & Presiding Officer, Industrial Tribunal – cum – Labour Court, Visakhapatnam; III Additional District Judge, Tirupati; I Additional District Judge, Tirupati; Presiding Officer, S.T.A.T., Hyderabad; Principal District Judge, Medak at Sangareddy; Metropolitan Sessions Judge, Nampally, Hyderabad; and Member Secretary, A.P. State Legal Services Authority, Hyderabad, till his elevation as Judge, High Court of Judicature at Hyderabad for the State of Telangana and the State of Andhra Pradesh and sworn in as such and assumed charge on the forenoon of 20-05-2016.
Laid down office on 26.09.2020 on attaining the age of superannuation.
Sri Justice T.Rajini
Date of Birth
:
06-11-1958
Date of Appointment
:
17-01-2017
Date of Retirement
:
05-11-2020
Born on 06.11.1958 in Annambhotlavari palem, Prakasam District to Smt.Ramathulasamma and Venkatappaiah. Prosecuted School and College studies at Guntur. Joined in Andhra University for Law in 1977 and completed Law in 1980. Got enrolled for law practice in April, 1981. Practised Law in Guntur from 1981 till getting selection as District Judge in August, 2002. After 4½ months of training at Judicial Academy, posted as II Additional District Judge in Karimnagar and later worked as I Additional District Judge, Karimnagar; Judge Mahila Court, Hyderabad; Economic Offences Court, Hyderabad; District Judge, Medak; and Metropolitan Sessions Judge, Hyderabad. Elevated to High Court on 17.01.2017.
Laid down office on 05.11.2020 A.N., on attaining the age of superannuation.
Sri Justice Rakesh Kumar
Date of Birth
:
01-01-1959
Date of Appointment
:
25-12-2009
Date of Retirement
:
31-12-2020
Hon'ble Sri Justice Rakesh Kumar, B.Com (Hons), L.L.B., was born on the 1st January, 1959. He was enrolled as an Advocate on 8th March, 1983. He practiced in the Patna High Court for about 26 years on criminal and constitutional side. He defended the cases of C.B.I. in the capacity of standing Counsel (C.B.I) for about 12 years. He was Government Advocate, Government of Bihar in Patna High Court, incharge Special P.P. State Vigilance Cabinet and also conduct trails in the capacity of Special P.P. (C.B.I) and State. He was Additional Standing Counsel for Government of India. Advocate for Accountant General, BSNL and Panel Advocate of Patna High Court. He was appointed as an Additional Judge of the Patna High Court on 25th December, 2009 and took oath as a Permanent Judge on 24th October 2011. On transfer took oath as Judge of High Court of Andhra Pradesh on 8th November, 2019.
Laid down office on 31.12.2020 on attaining the age of superannuation.
Ms. Justice J.Uma Devi
Date of Birth
:
26-09-1959
Date of Appointment
:
17-01-2017
Date of Retirement
:
25-09-2021
Born on 26.9.1959 at Ananthapur in Andhra Pradesh State to late Sri Javalakar Gnanoba Rao and late Smt. Javalakar Thulasibai. Graduated in Bachelor of Commerce having prosecuted in Sri Satya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, Ananthapur for the academic year 1979-1982. Did Bachelor of Law in Sri Krishna Devaraya University, Ananthapur during the academic year 1983-1986. Also did LL.M. in Annamalia University, Chennai by way of distance mode. Enrolled in Bar Council of Andhra Pradesh as an Advocate on 6.9.1986 and practised in District Courts, Ananthapur from 1987 onwards having been attached to the office of Senior Advocate Mr. Varada Rao. Selected and appointed as District Judge, Grade-II (Direct Recruitment) on 14.12.1996 and later became Prl. District Judge and worked at various places including Kurnool, Visakhapatnam, Warangal, Madanapalli, Mahaboonagar and Hyderabad. Worked as Chief Judge, City Small Causes Court, Hyderabad before elevation. Appointed and sworn in as Judge of High Court of Judicature at Hyderabad for the State of Telangana and the State of Andhra Pradesh on 17.1.2017.
Laid down office on 25.09.2021 on attaining the age of superannuation.
Sri Justice Matam Venkata Ramana
Date of Birth
:
12-02-1960
Date of Appointment
:
20-06-2019
Date of Retirement
:
11-02-2022
Matam Venkata Ramana, J., was born on 12.02.1960 in Hyderabad to Smt.Kamala Narayana Rao and Sri M.Narayana Rao, members of a well known family of advocates from Gooty, Anantapur District. His great grandfather, Sri M.Vedavyasachar, his grandfather Sri M.Sethu Rao, and his father Sri M.Narayana Rao practiced as advocates at Gooty, and other courts in Anantapur District.
Following this tradition, he received his LLB from Sri Jagadguru Renukacharya College of Law, Bangalore, and his LLM in Constitutional Law from Osmania University, Hyderabad. He began his professional training under his father, and later served as a junior advocate in the office of Sri KS Jayaram, Senior Advocate, Anantapur. After practising for five years, he was appointed as a District Munsif (Junior Civil Judge) at Chittoor on 01.04.1987, and went on to work in various courts across erstwhile Andhra Pradesh.
Before being elevated as a Judge of the High Court of Andhra Pradesh on 20.06.2019, he worked as Registrar, Special Court for Cases under A.P.Land Grabbing (Prohibition) Act, Hyderabad; Senior Faculty member, A.P.Judicial Academy, Secunderabad; Special Judge for SPE and ACB Cases, Nellore; Special Judge for CBI Cases at Hyderabad; and as Principal District Judge, Warangal and Kurnool.
His wife, Mrs.Prathima Ramana is the daughter of Sri Palle Sarvagnachar, Senior Advocate, Kadapa. Their son, Sreekar Raghotham is working towards his Ph.D in linguistics.
Laid down office on 11.02.2022 on attaining the age of superannuation.
Sri Justice M.Satyanarayana Murthy
Date of Birth
:
14-06-1960
Date of Appointment
:
02-03-2016
Date of Retirement
:
13-06-2022
Born on 14th June, 1960, at Machilipatnam in a middleclass family. Had studies at Machilipatnam up to his graduation. Did his graduation in Commerce from Andhra Jatiya Kalasala, Machilipatnam. Studied law degree in Sir C.R.Reddy Law College, Eluru, and enrolled as a member on the rolls of the Bar Counsel of Andhra Pradesh and started practice at Machilipatnam. Was attached to the office of Sri Yakkala Pandu Ranga Rao, the then Government Pleader, Krishna at Machilipatnam, and gained exposure to various branches of law. Appointed as Standing Counsel for Machilipatnam Municipality in the year 1991 and worked as such till his appointment as District & Sessions Judge, Grade-II, by direct recruitment. Prized M.N.Rao Gold Medal from A.P. Judicial Academy as best Trainee District Judge for the year 1998. Served as Additional District Judge, Vizianagaram, Kurnool, Additional Chief Judge, City Small Cause Court, Hyderabad, Registrar (Management) for 4 months and Registrar (Vigilance), High Court of A.P., Hyderabad, for a period of 2 years 10 months. Later, served as Principal District Judge, Guntur, East Godavari at Rajahmundry and again at Guntur till his elevation as Additional Judge, High Court of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad, and sworn in as such on 23-10-2013. His wife Smt. M.V.Ramana Kumari is also a judicial officer, presently working as Senior Civil Judge. Appointed as Judge of High Court of Judicature at Hyderabad for the State of Telangana and the State of Andhra Pradesh and assumed charge as such on the afternoon of 02-03-2016.
Laid down office on 13.06.2022 on attaining the age of superannuation.
Smt. Justice K.Vijaya Lakshmi
Date of Birth
:
20-09-1960
Date of Appointment
:
21-09-2017
Date of Retirement
:
19-09-2022
Born on 20th September, 1960 to Late Sri Gullapalli Venkateshwara Rao and Late Smt. Gullapalli Sita Rathnam. She did her B.L. from Sir C. Ramalinga Reddy Law College, Eluru and LL.M. from Osmania University. Stood first in first year B.L. examinations conducted by the Andhra University and secured Jillella Tirumala Venkata Lakshmi Bhayamma Garu Memorial Medal from Andhra University. Secured Law College Decennial Celebration Prize from Andhra University. Certificates of Merit from Sir C. Rama Linga Reddy Law College for securing highest marks in Indian Penal Code, Civil Procedure Code, Constitutional Law, Hindu Law and Transfer of Property Act. Was awarded Pullabhatla Paraiah Sastry Memorial Prize for securing highest marks in Transfer of Property Act. Enrolled at the then Bar Council of Andhra Pradesh on 12th July 1985. Joined the office of Sri Justice S. Parvatha Rao Garu, as he then was, from the date of enrollment, till he was elevated as a Judge of High Court of Andhra Pradesh, i.e., from 1985 to 1990. Worked as Assistant Government Pleader from 1991 to 1995 and as Government Pleader from January 1996 to May 2004. Worked as Government Pleader, attached to the office of the then Additional Advocate General, High Court of Andhra Pradesh, Sri Justice Jasti Chelameswar Garu, Judge, Supreme Court of India, till he was elevated as a Judge of High Court of Andhra Pradesh from 1996 to 1997. Worked as Government Pleader attached to the office of the then Advocate General Late Sri Venkataramanaiah Garu, Senior Counsel from June 1997 to March 1998. Worked as Government Pleader attached to the office of the then Additional Advocate General Sri D. Prakash Reddy Garu, Senior Counsel from March 1998 to May 2004. Appeared for the Government of Andhra Pradesh, Roads and Building Department in Arbitration Matters. Also worked as part-time lecturer in Mufakamja College of Law, Hyderabad during the period from 1995 to 1996. Married to Sri Kongara Partha Sarathi and blessed with two sons. The elder son Ratan Kongara is married to Pinnamaneni Umasri, the younger son is Tejo Ratna Kongara. Assumed charge as Permanent Judge of the High Court of Judicature at Hyderabad for the State of Telangana and the State of Andhra Pradesh on 21st September 2017.
Laid down office on 19.09.2022 on attaining the age of superannuation.
Sri Justice C.Praveen Kumar
Date of Birth
:
26-02-1961
Date of Appointment
:
29-06-2012
Date of Retirement
:
25-02-2023
Born on 26.02.1961 at Hyderabad. Had his school education (Class-I to Class-X) at Little Flower High School, Hyderabad. Passed intermediate from Little Flower Junior College and B.Sc from Nizam College, Hyderabad. Obtained Law degree from University College of law, Osmania University, Hyderabad. Enrolled as an Advocate on the rolls of Bar Council of Andhra Pradesh on 28.02.1986 and joined the office of Sri C.Padmanabha Reddy. Actively practiced on criminal side and also in Constitutional matters. Had developed independent practice in short span. Elevated as Additional Judge of A.P. High Court on 29.06.2012. Appointed as Judge of High Court of Andhra Pradesh and assumed charge as such on 04.12.2013.
Laid down office on 25.02.2023 on attaining the age of superannuation.
Sri Justice M.Ganga Rao
Date of Birth
:
08-04-1961
Date of Appointment
:
21-09-2017
Date of Retirement
:
07-04-2023
He was born on 08-04-1961 at Guntakal Village and Mandal, Anantapuramu District, Andhra Pradesh. He is the eldest son of Late Sri M.Chinthamani and Smt.M.Govindamma. He did his School Education in Zilla Parishad High School, Pendekal (R.S), Kurnool District. He studied Intermediate, C.E.C. Group, in Government Junior College, Anantapuramu, and Degree in Commerce in Government Degree College, Anantapuramu. He had obtained his Masters’ Degree in Commerce in the year 1983 and Law Degree from Osmania University in the year 1987. Enrolled on the rolls of the Bar Council of Andhra Pradesh on 05.02.1988 and joined as junior in the Chambers of Sri Justice B.S.A.Swamy, when he was an Advocate, worked for three years and later worked in the Chambers of Sri Justice C.V.Ramulu, when he was Senior Central Government Standing Counsel in the High Court of Andhra Pradesh. He was engaged as an Assistant Government Pleader for Home from 1994 to 1996 in the High Court of Andhra Pradesh. Again, he was engaged as an Assistant Government Pleader for Revenue from 01.01.2001 to 05.05.2004 in the High Court of Andhra Pradesh. Later, he was engaged as Government Pleader for Transport, Roads and Buildings from 17-07-2009 to 16.07.2014. He was also engaged as an Additional Central Government Standing Counsel in High Court of Andhra Pradesh from 12.01.1995 to 16.01.1996. He had experience in Revenue, Transport and Service laws. Elevated to the Bench as a Judge of the High Court of Judicature for the State of Telangana and for the State of Andhra Pradesh and assumed charge with effect from 21.09.2017.
Laid down office on 07.04.2023 on attaining the age of superannuation.
Sri Justice D.V.S.S.Somayajulu
Date of Birth
:
26-09-1961
Date of Appointment
:
21-09-2017
Date of Retirement
:
25-09-2023
He was born on 26.09.1961 in a family of lawyers. He is a 4th generation lawyer. His father, late Sri D.V.Subba Rao, was the third generation of a family of distinguished lawyers and a leading Advocate of repute at Visakhapatnam in the State of Andhra Pradesh, holding positions as Chairman, Bar Council of India, Mayor of Visakhapatnam, President, Andhra Cricket Association etc.
He had his early education at Visakhapatnam. He did his B.Com., at Dr.L.B. College, Visakhapatnam, and B.L., from Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. He was enrolled as an Advocate on the Roll of Bar Council of Andhra Pradesh and practiced law at Visakhapatnam. He had extensively practised before various mofussil courts and dealt with all kinds of cases with specialization in civil, commercial and arbitration matters. He had appeared before erudite legal luminaries of national and international eminence in arbitrations all over India and abroad also. He was counsel for numerous Public Sector Undertakings and for a number of private companies and banks besides having a large private clientele. He was the President of the Andhra Cricket Association, Member of the Legal Committee of the Board of Cricket Control (BCCI), President of Bar Association, Visakhapatnam, The Waltair Club, Visakhapatnam, and General Trustee to the Visakha Music and Dance Academy, Mrs.AVN College, & Public Library, Visakhapatnam. He was nominated as ‘Swatchh Bharat Ambassador’ for Visakhapatnam.
He was appointed as Judge of the High Court of Judicature at Hyderabad for the State of Telangana and the State of Andhra Pradesh and sworn-in on 21.09.2017. He is the first Advocate from a mofussil Bar in Andhra Pradesh who is directly elevated as a Judge of a High Court.
Laid down office on 25.09.2023 on attaining the age of superannuation.
Sri Justice Akula Venkata Sesha Sai
Date of Birth
:
03-06-1962
Date of Appointment
:
12-04-2013
Date of Retirement
:
02-06-2024
Born in the year 1962 in an Agricultural and Freedom Fighters’ family at Bhimavaram, West Godavari District. Had his primary education in Municipal Elementary School, Bhimavaram and Higher Education in Luthern High School, Bhimavaram and Intermediate in K.G.R.L. College, Bhimavaram and graduation in D.N.R. College, Bhimavaram and B.L. Degree in Sir C.R. Reddy College, Eluru, West Godavari District (Andhra University). Enrolled as an Advocate on the rolls of the Bar Council of Andhra Pradesh on 03.07.1987 and joined the Chambers of Sri P.Rajagopala Rao and also worked in the chambers of late Sri P.Raja Rao. Actively Practised in Civil, Criminal, Services, Constitutional and almost all other branches of Law. Had developed his independent practice with in short span of time and extensively dealt with number of cases, covering all branches of Law. Deeply interested in philosophy, culture, music and education. Was Standing Counsel for Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad and was a panel Advocate for the State Bar Council and was an Advocate for the State of Andhra Pradesh in the Suit pertaining to Polavaram Project instituted by the State of Orissa in the Hon’ble Supreme Court. Elevated as Additional Judge of High Court of Andhra Pradesh and sworn in on 12.04.2013. Appointed as Judge of the High Court of Judicature at Hyderabad for the State of Telangana and the State of Andhra Pradesh and assumed charge as such on 08.09.2014.
His Lordship Laid down the office on 02.06.2024 on attaining the age of superannuation.
Sri Justice A.V. Ravindra Babu
Date of Birth
:
18-07-1962
Date of Appointment
:
04-08-2022
Date of Retirement
:
17-07-2024
Hon’ble Sri Justice Adusumalli Venkata Ravindra Babu was born in the year 1962 to Sri Adusumalli Raghava Rao (Late) and Smt. Seetharamamma in a middle class agricultural family of Thimmayapalem Village, Addanki Mandal of erstwhile Prakasam District and now in Bapatla District. Had his primary education in his native village. Completed his Secondary Education and Intermediate in Government Junior College, Addanki. Completed his graduation B.A., in Velidi Venkateswarlu and Mangamma (VVM) Degree College, Ongole (affiliated to Andhra University). Completed his Law Degree B.L., in Venkatagiri Rajah’s (VR) Law College, Nellore (affiliated to Sri Venkateswara University the only law college by then in the area of Sri Venkateswara University). Enrolled himself as Advocate on the Rolls of Bar Council of the combined State of Andhra Pradesh on 10.06.1988 and joined the office of Sri Muddana Ramaiah Chowdary (Late), Chirala, a leading Criminal Lawyer in Prakasam District. Practiced in Chirala up to December, 1991 and thereafter shifted his practice to Addanki, Prakasam District. Joined in the Judicial Service as Munsif Magistrate on 05.05.1994 and worked in the combined State of Andhra Pradesh at various stations. His Lordship while working as such in Hyderabad, did his LL.M., (Specialization in Torts and Crimes) by private study attaching himself with P.G. College of Law, Basheerbagh, Hyderabad (Affiliated to Osmania University). Got his promotion as Senior Civil Judge in the year 2005 and worked as such in the combined State of Andhra Pradesh at various stations. He was appointed as District and Sessions Judge, Entry Level, by way of accelerated promotion strictly on merit in the year 2012. Worked as Principal Family Court Judge, Visakhapatnam; later, worked as Special Judge for SPE & ACB Cases, Visakhapatnam; I Additional District and Sessions Judge, Rajahmundry, East Godavari District; II Additional District Judge-cum-Metropolitan Sessions Judge, Vijayawada, Krishna District. Worked as Principal District Judge of Nellore, Chittoor and Guntur Districts. Appointed as Selection Grade District Judge with effect from 26.04.2017. Appointed as Super Time Scale District Judge with effect from 26.04.2020. Appointed as Registrar General, High Court of Andhra Pradesh at Amaravathi in December, 2021 and worked as such till elevation as Judge of High Court of Andhra Pradesh. Sworn in as Permanent Judge of High Court of Andhra Pradesh on 04.08.2022. Married to Smt. Krishna Kumari and blessed with two daughters Ramya Sai and Kum.Mani Deepa.
His Lordship Laid down the office on 19.07.2024 on attaining the age of superannuation.
Sri Justice U.Durga Prasad Rao
Date of Birth
:
12-08-1962
Date of Appointment
:
23-10-2013
Date of Retirement
:
11-08-2024
Born in Advocates’ family on 12.08.1962. Paternal grand father Sri Upmaka Narayana Murthy was a reputed lawyer and Sathavadhani in Parvathipuram, Vizianagaram District. Maternal grand father Sri Voleti Kameswar Rao and his brothers Sri Seetharam Murthy and Sri Laxmoji Rao were also Lawyers. Wife Smt.Perin Devi and father-in-law Sri A. Narsimham are Lawyers. After completion of law joined in the office of maternal grand father Sri Voleti Seetharam Murthy in 1986 and practised in Parvathipuram, Bobbili, Vizianagaram and Srikakulam Districts. Did L.L.M in Constitutional Law, Crimes and Torts. Selected as Additional District Judge (Direct Recruitment) in 1998 and held different posts including Principal District Judge, Karimnagar, Kurnool, Additional Director, A.P. Judicial Academy, Registrar (Judicial), Central Project Coordinator etc., Elevated as Additional Judge of the High Court of Andhra Pradesh and sworn in on 23rd October, 2013. Appointed as Judge of High Court of Judicature at Hyderabad for the State of Telangana and the State of Andhra Pradesh and assumed charge as such on the afternoon of 02-03-2016.
His Lordship Laid down the office on 11.08.2024 on attaining the age of superannuation.
Sri Justice B.Syamsunder
Date of Birth
:
01-09-1962
Date of Appointment
:
14-03-2024
Date of Retirement
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31-08-2024
His Lordship was born on 29.10.1963 (recorded date of birth is 01.09.1962) at Ananthapuramu. His father Sri Bandaru Subramanyam was leading Civil Lawyer and his mother Smt.B.Subba Lakshmi, was a housemaker. His paternal grandfather Sri B.Ranganatham, was also leading lawyer in criminal cases. His Lordship had his school education up to 10th standard at Sri Potti Sreeramulu Municipal High School, at Ananthapuramu. Passed Intermediate Course from Government Junior College, Ananthapuramu. Obtained B.Com. degree from Sree Venkateswara University, Tirupati. Obtained Law Degree from Gulbarga University in the year 1986. Enrolled as an advocate on the rolls of Bar Counsel of Andhra Pradesh on 08.08.1986 and joined the office of his father Sri Bandaru Subramanyam. Joined judicial service as District Munsif on 01.05.1991. Worked as District Munsif at Nandikotkur, Srikalahasthi, Rajampet and Tirupathi. Then promoted as Senior Civil Judge and worked as such at Secunderabad, Proddutur, Kadapa, Mahabubnagar and promoted as District Judge in November 2010, worked at Mahabubnagar, Narasaraopet, Tirupati, Kurnool and as Metropolitan Sessions Judge, Vijayawada. Elevated as Judge of High Court of Andhra Pradesh, at Amaravati on 04.08.2022. Married to Smt.Bandaru Geetha and blessed with two sons, viz. B.S.Nikhil Vasista and B.S.Nithin Krishna. Both are working as Software Engineers.
His Lordship Laid down the office on 30.08.2024 on attaining the age of superannuation.