Aravind Kumar

Judge of the Supreme Court of India

Indian Karnataka, India

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ProfessionJudge of the Supreme Court of India
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth14/07/1962
Age63 years
BirthplaceKarnataka, India

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Educational Qualification(s)

EducationL.L.B from V.V. Puram College, Bangalore
CollegeNational College, Bengaluru; V.V. Puram College, Bangalore

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

SpouseAnupama Aravind Kumar

Career

Service Years1987 - 13/07/2027
Designation(s)
  • Additional Solicitor General of India (2005)
  • Additional Judge of the Karnataka High Court (26 June 2009 - 7 December 2012)
  • Judge of the Karnataka High Court (7 December 2012 - 13 October 2021)
  • Chief Justice of the Gujarat High Court (13 October 2021 - 10 February 2023)
  • Judge of the Supreme Court of India (10 February 2023 - 13 July 2026)
  • Additional Central Government Standing Counsel at High Court of Karnataka (1999)
  • Member of Regional Direct Taxes Advisory Committee (2002)
  • Assistant Solicitor General of India (2005)
  • Permanent Judge of the Karnataka High Court (07/12/2012)
  • Advocate (1987-1991)
  • Independent Practitioner at Karnataka High Court (1991-1999)
  • Standing Counsel for Income Tax Department (2002-2013)
  • Executive Chairman of Karnataka State Legal Services Authority
  • Judge of the Supreme Court of India (13 February 2023 - 13 July 2027)
Notable Roles
  • Special Public Prosecutor for CBI
  • Legal Advisor to various Statutory Corporations and Companies
  • Vice President of Lahari Advocates Forum
  • Students Union Leader and Vice President of Bangalore University Students Action Committee

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court of India on February 10, 2023.
2. Has represented clients in civil courts, magistrate courts, and appellate tribunals since 1987.
3. Served as the additional solicitor general of India starting in 2005.
4. Became the Chief Justice of the Gujarat High Court on October 13, 2021.
5. Reprimanded a journalist who requested a judgment in Gujarati rather than English.
6. Issued a notice to the Gujarat Education Department to enforce anti-ragging policies in educational institutions.
7. Collaborated with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) as a special public prosecutor.
8. Advocates for courts to mediate to expedite the resolution of the majority of cases.
9. Served as the Assistant Solicitor General of India starting in 2005.
10. Was a Students Union Leader and Vice President of Bangalore University Students Action Committee during his student days.
11. Was Standing Counsel of Income Tax Department for 11 years.
12. As Chief Justice of the Gujarat High Court, he introduced 'justice clocks' to monitor case clearance rates and initiated live streaming of district court proceedings.
13. Enrolled as an advocate in 1987 and practiced for about 4 years before shifting to independent practice.
14. As Chief Justice of the Gujarat High Court, disposed of 175 cases pending for more than 30 years in 87 days.
15. Introduced 'justice clocks' in each courtroom at Gujarat High Court to track case pendency and displayed them on the High Court website.
16. Maintained a quarterly case clearance rate above 85% during his tenure as Chief Justice of Gujarat High Court.
17. Initiated Signal Schools during his 1.4 years tenure as Gujarat's Chief Justice to increase legal education, a program he had previously established at Karnataka High Court.
18. Appointed as the 27th Chief Justice of the Gujarat High Court on 13 October 2021.
19. Recommended by Supreme Court Collegium for appointment as Supreme Court judge on 31 January 2023.
20. Central Government cleared his appointment to Supreme Court on 10 February 2023.
21. Took oath as judge of Supreme Court on 13 February 2023.
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