Latest News about DLN Rao
07/09/2026
Senior advocate DLN Rao died on Monday, 7 September 2026. He was widely known in Karnataka legal circles for his expertise in mining law and for his role in Bengaluru's Namma Metro project, where he served as a key legal voice on the underground stretch through Cubbon Park.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name/Full Name | D. Lakshminarayana Rao |
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| Known For | Legal role in Bengaluru's Namma Metro project |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Colour | Black |
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| Hair Colour | Grey (semi-bald) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status (at the time of death) | Married |
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Career
| Bar | Karnataka Bar |
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| Main Expertise | Mining law |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. After completing his formal education, DLN Rao began practising law at Karnataka High Court. | |
| 2. In 2017, Bar and Bench described him as a lawyer with more than four decades of experience at the Bar and as the foremost authority on mining laws in the country. | |
| 3. His name began appearing regularly in Karnataka High Court cases involving mining leases, quarrying, and mineral rights. | |
| 4. In 2010, he was appointed as an amicus curiae for the underground Metro stretch through Cubbon Park. | |
| 5. He supported strict environmental protection during the Metro project approval process. | |
| 6. In 2021, he delivered a lecture on the law of precedent at Vivekananda College of Law, Bengaluru. | |
| 7. In 2025 and 2026, he appeared as a Senior Advocate in major proceedings before the Supreme Court concerning mining and mineral-related disputes. |