| 1. S. Abdul Nazeer is an Indian advocate who served as a judge of the Karnataka High Court (2003-2017) and the Supreme Court of India (2017-2023). |
| 2. In 2023, he was appointed as the Governor of Andhra Pradesh. |
| 3. He was born into a Muslim family with poor financial conditions. |
| 4. Nazeer worked as a farmer and scavenger in his youth to support his family. |
| 5. He was inspired by senior advocate Vijay Kumar to pursue a career in law. |
| 6. During college, Nazeer participated in theater and music. |
| 7. Abdul Nazeer studied law in Mangalore before becoming an advocate in Bengaluru. |
| 8. He practiced at the Karnataka High Court for nearly 20 years. |
| 9. Abdul Nazeer was appointed as a judge at the Karnataka High Court in 2004. |
| 10. He was elevated to the Supreme Court of India in 2017 and retired in 2023. |
| 11. Nazeer adjudicated on 458 benches and authored 93 judgments. |
| 12. He was part of significant judgments like the Triple Talaq case and Ayodhya dispute. |
| 13. Abdul Nazeer led the bench on the Union’s 2016 Demonetisation Scheme. |
| 14. He inaugurated the POCSO Court in Udupi, Karnataka in 2020. |
| 15. In 2023, Nazeer was appointed as the Governor of Andhra Pradesh. |
| 16. He is known for his interest in literature, Sanskrit, and cricket. |
| 17. Abdul Nazeer enjoys singing Tulu songs. |
| 18. He compared his early days in law to the 'duck syndrome.' |
| 19. Nazeer overcame social and economic challenges to succeed in law. |
| 20. He credits his success to his mother's sacrifices. |
| 21. Abdul Nazeer enjoys writing quotes in his diary. |
