Justice Antony Dominic (born 30 May 1956) was the Chief Justice at the High Court of Kerala. The High Court, headquartered at Ernakulam, is the highest court in the Indian state of Kerala and in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep. He was the Chairman of the State Human Rights Commission of Kerala.[1]

Hon'ble Justice
Antony Dominic
Chief Justice of Kerala
In office
06 February 2018 – 30 May 2018
Preceded byJustice Navniti Prasad Singh
Succeeded byJustice Hrishikesh Roy
Judge Kerala High Court
In office
30 January 2007 – 05 February 2018
Personal details
Born (1956-05-30) 30 May 1956 (age 68)
Kerala, India
Nationality India
Alma materS.D.M Law College, Mangalore

Education

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Dominic obtained his degree in law from S.D.M. Law College, Mangalore.

Career

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He started his practice in Munsiff's Court and JFCM, Kanjirappally in 1981. Later, Dominic shifted to Kerala High Court at Ernakulam in 1986. He acquired extensive experience in Company, Labour and Constitutional laws. Dominic was appointed Additional Judge of the Kerala High Court in January 2007 and promoted to Permanent Judge in December 2008.[1][2]

He was elevated to the post of Chief Justice, High Court of Kerala on 6 February 2018, and his tenure ended on 29 May 2018.

Currently, he is the Chairman of the State Human Rights Commission of Kerala.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Justice Antony Dominic". highcourtofkerala.nic.in. Retrieved 2 December 2017.
  2. ^ Kerala High Court Profile