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Kalpathi Rajendran Shriram also known K.R.Shriram (born 28 September 1963) is an Indian judge. He is currently serving as the Chief Justice of Madras High Court, Chennai.[1] He has also served as one of the justices of Mumbai High Court.[2]
Kalpathi Rajendran Shriram | |
|---|---|
| Chief Justice, Madras High Court | |
| Assumed office 27 September 2024 | |
| Nominated by | D. Y. Chandrachud |
| Appointed by | Droupadi Murmu |
| Judge of the Bombay High Court | |
| In office 2 March 2016 – 26 September 2024 | |
| Additional Judge of the Bombay High Court | |
| In office 21 June 2013 – 1 March 2016 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 September 1963 Mumbai |
| Education | B. Com., LLB., M.L., |
| Alma mater | University of Mumbai, Mumbai, King's College, London |
Early life
editSiriram was born on 28 September 1963 in Mumbai to Kalpathi Rajendran of Kerala state.[3] Siriram studied Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Accountancy and Management) and LLB from University of Mumbai. He later obtained a master's degree in Maritime Law from King's College London.
As lawyer
editSiriram enrolled as an advocate in the Maharashtra and Goa Bar Association on 3 July 1986, to practice law. Then he took practice with Senior Advocate S. Venkateswaran as a junior lawyer. In the next year, he individually attended cases related to commercial matters with specialization in Shipping and International Trade Law.[4]
As judge
editSiriram was appointed as Additional Judge of the Bombay High Court on 21 June 2013 and confirmed as Permanent Judge of the Bombay High Court on 2 March 2016. The Centre notified the appointment of K. R. Shiriram as Chief Justice of Madras High Court on September 21, 2024.[5][6]
References
edit- ^ "Centre notifies appointment of Chief Justices for eight high courts". ddnews.gov.in. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s35d6646aad9bcc0be55b2c82f69750387/uploads/2024/09/202409211166893007.pdf. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
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- ^ "JUSTICE K.R. SHRIRAM (KALPATHI RAJENDRAN SHRIRAM)". bombayhighcourt.nic.in/.
- ^ "Centre notifies the appointments of Chief justices in eight High Courts". The Hindu. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ "Centre names CJs for eight high courts, day after Supreme Court prod". The Times of India. 2024-09-22. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-09-23.