Aravind Kumar

Judge of the Supreme Court of India

Indian Karnataka, India

Quick Info

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

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Educational Qualification(s)

EducationDegree in law
CollegeNational College, Bengaluru; Bengaluru University

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)
Notable Roles
  • Special Public Prosecutor for CBI
  • Legal Advisor to various Statutory Corporations and Companies
  • Vice President of Lahari Advocates Forum

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.
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