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| Full name | Ashish Jitendra Desai |
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| Marital Status | Not known |
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| Service Years | 27 November 1985 - present |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| Ashish J. Desai is an Indian advocate. | |
| He has served as a Judge and acting Chief Justice of the Gujarat High Court. | |
| In July 2023, his name was put forward by the Supreme Court collegium for the Chief Justice position at the Kerala High Court. | |
| Desai joined the Bar Council of Gujarat in 1985 after passing the council's examination. | |
| He apprenticed at the law office of esteemed attorneys, M. C. Bhatt and Daksha M. Bhatt. | |
| Desai began practicing law at the City Civil and Sessions Court in Ahmedabad before joining the Gujarat High Court in 1991. | |
| He has represented clients in various legal matters, including constitutional, civil, and criminal cases. | |
| After Sonia Gokani's resignation, Desai became the interim Chief Justice of the Gujarat High Court in February 2023. | |
| The Supreme Court collegium recommended Desai for the role of Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court, citing his suitability and competency. | |
| The decision took into account the need for representation from the High Court of Gujarat among Chief Justices of High Courts. | |
| He has been a member of the Gujarat Electricity Board panel and the Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Limited panel. | |
| Desai is known for his love of travel and has explored many destinations. |
