Born on 23rd March, 1965 at Ahmedabad, Native Mandvi-Kachchh, From family of lawyers, Father was also in judiciary. Graduated from H.L.College of Commerce, Ahmedabad. LL.B from Sir L.A. Shah Law College in 1988. Obtained Masters Degree in Law in 1989 from University School of Law, Ahmedabad.

Started practice in the High Court of Gujarat from August 1988 by joining chamber of Shri S.N. Shelat, Senior Advocate. Conducted matters involving constitutional issue and all categories of civil cases, labour and service. Had been Standing Counsel / Panel Advocate for High Court and subordinate Courts, State Election Commission, Gujarat Information Commission, Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation, Municipalities, etc.

He has served as a Senior Panel Counsel for Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Senior Standing Counsel for BSNL, Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), University Grants Commission (UGC), All India Counsel for Technical Education (AICTE), National Counsel for Teacher Education (NCTE).

Was awarded Research Fellowship in 1992 by Late Shri Navinchandra Desai Foundation, Ahmedabad on 'Freedom of Speech and Expression - With Reference to Media'. Rendered service as Hon. Associate Editor, Gujarat Law Herald, also as Trained Mediator in the High Court Mediation Centre. Articles, write-ups etc. on Constitutional and legal subjects published in books, Law Journals etc., privileged to contribute write-up 'High Court of Gujarat: Advent and Ascent' in the Souvenir published under the aegis of High Court of Gujarat on the occasion of its Golden Jubilee Celebrations in April 2010.

His Lordship was elevated as Additional Judge, High Court of Gujarat on 21st November 2011 and confirmed as permanent Judge on 06.09.2013.

His Lordship took oath as The Chief Justice of High Court of Karnataka on 25.02.2024

Born on 7th August, 1965. Did his BA (Hons.) Geography and LL.B from Delhi University in the years 1987 and 1990 respectively. Awarded Certificate of Merit for standing second in College in the year 1985-86. Enrolled as an Advocate in March, 1991 with Bar Council of Delhi. Practiced in the Supreme Court of India, Delhi High Court, Central Administrative Tribunal (Principal Bench), New Delhi. Also appeared in other High Courts like at Madras High Court, Port Blair (Circuit Bench of Calcutta High Court). Conducted cases relating to Service Law, Labour Law, Arbitration, Constitution and Administrative Law. Represented various Public Sector Undertakings, Banks & Autonomous Bodies. Was Member Executive of the Central Administrative Tribunal Bar Association (Principal Bench), New Delhi. Designated as Senior Advocate by the Delhi High Court in January, 2010.

Elevated as Additional Judge of High Court of Delhi on 17th April, 2013 and as Permanent Judge on 18th March, 2015 (F/N) and His Lordship was transferred as a Judge of Karnataka High Court and assumed office on 01.06.2024.

Born on 25.5.1966 at Ernakulam. Educated at St.Teresa`s Convent Girls High School and St. Teresa`s College and later at Maharaja`s College, Ernakulam. Graduated in English Literature in 1986 and completed Diploma in Journalism from Kerala Press Academy in 1987. Obtained Law Degree from Government Law College, Ernakulam. Enrolled as an Advocate on 09.03.1991. Served as Standing Counsel for the Corporation of Cochin from 2001 to 2010, Senior Government Pleader from January 2007 and Special Government Pleader (Co-operation) during 2010-2011. Sworn in as Additional Judge of the High Court of Kerala on 10.04.2015. Appointed as Permanent Judge of the High Court of Kerala with effect from 05-04-2017.

Her Ladyship was transferred as a Judge of Karnataka High Court and assumed office on 21.03.2024.

Born on 15.09.1963. Enrolled as an advocate on 27.01.1990 and practiced in Mysore and Chamarajanagar Districts on both Civil and Criminal sides.
Directly appointed as District and Sessions Judge on 17.06.1998 and served as Additional Districts and Sessions Judge at Bijapur(Vijayapura); and City Civil Court, Bangalore and Principal District and Sessions Judge at Uttara Kannada, Karwar District; Hassan; Bangalore Rural District, Chitradurga and Principal City Civil and Sessions Judge, Bangalore and also served as Registrar Judicial and Registrar Vigilance, High Court of Karnataka.
Appointed as an Additional Judge of the High Court of Karnataka on 14.11.2016 and Permanent Judge on 03.11.2018.

Hon'ble Justice Justice Kottravva Somappa Mudagal: Born on December 22, 1963. Obtained B'Com, LL.B. from Karnataka University, Dharwad.
Joined legal profession on 6th July, 1988 as an Advocate at Dharwad and Bangalore. Appointed as District Judge on 17.06.1998.
Sworn in as an Additional Judge of the High Court of Karnataka on 14th November, 2016 and Permanent Judge on 03.11.2018.

Honble Mr. Justice Sreenivas Harish Kumar: Born on 16th June, 1963.
Enrolled as an advocate on 11.02.1987 and practiced independently at Chikkaballapur, City Civil Court and High Court of Karnataka, Bangalore on Civil side. Directly appointed as District and Sessions Judge on 27th May, 2002 and served as Additional Districts and Sessions Judge at Tumkuru; and City Civil Court, Bangalore and Principal District and Sessions Judge at Bidar, Chitradurga, Bangalore Rural Districts.
And also served as Director Karnataka Judicial Academy, Bengaluru. Appointed as an Additional Judge of the High Court of Karnataka on 14.11.2016 and Permanent Judge on 03.11.2018.

Hon`ble Mr. Justice Dixit Krishna Shripad: Born on 20th July 1964. Appointed as Additional Judge of the High Court of Karnataka and took oath on 14.02.2018 and Permanent Judge on 07.01.2020.

Hon`ble Mr. Justice Shankar Ganapathi Pandit: Born on 16th November 1965. Appointed as Additional Judge of the High Court of Karnataka and took oath on 14.02.2018 and Permanent Judge on 07.01.2020.

Hon`ble Mr. Justice R Devdas: Born on 15th May 1969. Appointed as Additional Judge of the High Court of Karnataka and took oath on 14.02.2018 and Permanent Judge on 07.01.2020.

Hon`ble Mr. Justice Bhotanhosur Mallikarjuna Shyam Prasad: Born on 8th January 1971. Appointed as Additional Judge of the High Court of Karnataka and took oath on 14.02.2018 and Permanent Judge on 07.01.2020.

Hon'ble Mr. Justice Siddappa Sunil Dutt Yadav: Born on 3rd August 1972. Appointed as Additional Judge of the High Court of Karnataka and took oath on 14.02.2018 and Permanent Judge on 07.01.2020.

Hon'ble Mr. Justice Mohammad Nawaz: Born on 22nd May 1965. Appointed as Additional Judge of the High Court of Karnataka and took oath on 02.06.2018 and Permanent Judge on 26.02.2020.

Hon'ble Mr. Justice Harekoppa Thimmana Gowda Narendra Prasad: Born on 1st June 1966. Appointed as Additional Judge of the High Court of Karnataka and took oath on 02.06.2018 and Permanent Judge on 26.02.2020.

Hon`ble Mr. Justice Hethur Puttaswamygowda Sandesh: Born on 02-12-1964. Appointed as Additional Judge of the Karnataka High Court on 03.11.2018 and Permanent Judge on 26.02.2020.

Hon`ble Mr. Justice Krishnan Natarajan: Born on 05-11-1964. Appointed as Additional Judge of the Karnataka High Court on 03.11.2018 and Permanent Judge on 26.02.2020.

Hon'ble Mr. Justice S.R. Krishna Kumar: Born on 07.05.1970. Graduated LL.B. at University Law College, Bangalore. Enrolled as an Advocate on 29.08.1992.
From 1992 to till date - Practiced as an Advocate in the High Court of Karnataka as well as Civil Courts, Criminal Courts and Tribunals.
Practiced on all types of Civil Cases, Criminal Cases, Writ Petitions/Appeals, Arbitration Cases, Company Cases, Motor Vehicle Cases, Matrimonial Cases and Consumer Disputes.
Appointed as Additional Judge of the High Court of Karnataka and taken oath on 23.09.2019 and Permanent Judge on 01.03.2021.

Hon'ble Mr. Justice Ashok S. Kinagi: Born on 01.01.1970. Enrolled as an Advocate in the year 1995. Practiced in High Court of Karnakata, Kalaburagi Bench from 2008 to till date.
Practiced in the field of Civil, Land Acquisition and Service Matters etc,.
Panel Advocate - Hyderabad Karnataka Education Society, Gulbarga, Khaja Banda Nawaj Education Society, Gulbarga, Alstom Project India Limited, Shahabad, ACC, Wadi, Karnataka State Financial Corporation, Karnataka State Industrial and Development Board, Ganesh Co-Operative Bank, Gulbarga, Punjab National Bank, Gulbarga, Hutti Goldmines, Hutti, Dist. Raichur, The Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited.
Appointed as Additional Judge of the High Court of Karnataka and taken oath on 23.09.2019 and Permanent Judge on 01.03.2021.

Hon'ble Mr. Justice Suraj Govindaraj: Born on 14.05.1973. Graduated LL.B(Hons) at NLSIU. Enrolled as an Advocate on 23.06.1995.
Practiced in the field of Civil, Commercial Litigation, Contracts, Property Law, Arbitration, Company Law, Intellectual Property Rights, Constitution Matters, Debt Recovery, Environmental Law, Revenue Matters under local land laws, Consumer Law, RERA etc.,
Appointed as Additional Judge of the High Court of Karnataka and taken oath on 23.09.2019 and Permanent Judge on 01.03.2021.

Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sachin Shankar Magadum: Born on 05.05.1972. Graduated LL.B. at R.L. Law College, Belagavi. Enrolled as an Advocate on 31.10.1998. Practiced at Chikodi from 1998 to 2001.
From 03/07/2001 to June 2008 practiced at High Court of Karnataka, Bengaluru, in the field of Civil, Criminal and Constitutional Matters. After establishment of Circuit Bench at Dharwad shifted practice to High Court of Karnataka, Bench at Dharwad. Appeared before the Karnataka Appellate Tribunal and other Tribunals, and also before Karnataka State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission and stood as Standing Counsel for National Highways Authority of India and Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubbali.
Appointed as Additional Judge of the High Court of Karnataka and taken oath on 23.09.2019 and Permanent Judge on 01.03.2021.

Hon'ble Mr. Justice Neranahalli Srinivasan Sanjay Gowda: Born on 15.02.1967. Enrolled as an Advocate on 31.08.1989.
Appointed as Additional Judge of the High Court of Karnataka and taken oath on 11.11.2019 and Permanent Judge on 08.09.2021.

Hon'ble Miss. Justice Jyoti Mulimani: Born on 15.08.1968. Enrolled as an Advocate on 31.07.1992.
Handled all types of Civil Cases. Hindu Law, Probate, Company, Arbitration. Constitutional, Tax & Tariff. Electricity, Education, Service, Motor Vehicles, and Excise matters.
Served as a Mediator and Trainer in Bengaluru Mediation Centre for the past 12 years.
Appointed as Additional Judge of the High Court of Karnataka and taken oath on 11.11.2019 and Permanent Judge on 08.09.2021.

Hon`ble Mr. Justice R Nataraj: Born on 14.03.1970. Enrolled as an Advocate on 08.09.1992.
Appointed as Additional Judge of the High Court of Karnataka and taken oath on 11.11.2019 and Permanent Judge on 08.09.2021.

Hon'ble Mr. Justice Hemant Chandangoudar: Born on 28.09.1969. Enrolled as an Advocate on 11.02.1994.
Appointed as Additional Judge of the High Court of Karnataka and taken oath on 11.11.2019 and Permanent Judge on 08.09.2021.

Hon'ble Mr. Justice Pradeep Singh Yerur: Born on 21.06.1970. Enrolled as an Advocate on 30.05.1997.
Practiced in the field of Constitutional law, Labour Laws, Company Laws, Intellectual Property, Penal Laws, Banking Laws, Negotiable Instrument Laws, Property Laws, Consumer Protection Laws, Service law, House Rent Laws, Family Laws, Land Acquisition, Economic Offence Laws, Education Law before High Court of Karnataka, Punjab and Haryana High Court and Supreme Court of India.
Appointed as Additional Judge of the High Court of Karnataka and taken oath on 11.11.2019 and Permanent Judge on 08.09.2021.

Hon`ble Mr. Justice Mahesh Nagaprasanna: Born on 23.03.1971.
Appointed as Additional Judge of the High Court of Karnataka and taken oath on 26.11.2019 and Permanent Judge on 08.09.2021.

Hon'ble Shri. Justice Maralur Indrakumar Arun: Born on 24.04.1970. Appointed as Additional Judge of the High Court of Karnataka and taken oath on 07.01.2020 and Permanent Judge on 25.09.2021.

Hon`ble Shri. Justice Engalaguppe Seetharamaiah Indiresh: Born on 16.04.1972. Appointed as Additional Judge of the High Court of Karnataka and taken oath on 07.01.2020 and Permanent Judge on 25.09.2021.

Hon`ble Mr. Justice Ravi Venkappa Hosmani: Born on 29.07.1971. Enrolled as an Advocate on 07.07.1995 at Bengaluru.
Started practice before the High Court of Karnataka at Bangalore both on the Original and Appellate stages in Writ Jurisdiction as well as on the Civil Appellate side. Also appeared before the Trial Courts, Appellate Authorities, Tribunals etc. And from July 2008 practised before the High Court of Karnataka Dharwad Bench.
Appointed as Additional Judge of the High Court of Karnataka and taken oath on 07.01.2020 and Permanent Judge on 25.09.2021.

Hon'ble Shri. Justice Savanur Vishwajith Shetty: Born on 19.05.1967. Appointed as Additional Judge of the High Court of Karnataka and taken oath on 28.04.2020 and Permanent Judge on 25.09.2021.

Hon`ble Smt. Justice Lalitha Kanneganti hails from a reputed family of Cheruvu Jammulapalem Village, Bapatla Mandal, Guntur District. Born on 05.05.1971 to late Sri.K.A.Choudary and Smt. Amareswari. She completed her schooling from St. Theresa, Erragadda, Intermediate from Nagarjuna Junior College, S.R.Nagar, Graduation in Arts from Sarojini Naidu Vanita Mahavidyalaya, Nampally, Hyderabad, Law degree from Padala Rami Reddy Law College, Osmania University, Hyderabad. Her stint as a law student saw innumerable accolades for outstanding academic achievements. She enrolled as an Advocate on 28.12.1994 in the composite Bar Council of Andhra Pradesh. She practiced in all areas of law including Civil, Criminal, Constitutional, Taxation, Service, Non-Service, Motor Accident Claims and Matrimonial Cases. She was the Standing Counsel for Agriculture Market Committees, English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, Endowment Department, Sri Venkateswara Vedic University, Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SVIMS) and Sanskrit University, Tirupati. She is married to Sri K. Vijay Prasad and blessed with a son Mr. Gautam and a daughter Ms.Maanasa. Elevated as a Judge of the High Court of Andhra Pradesh on 02.05.2020. On her request transferred to the High Court for the State of Telangana and assumed office on 15-Nov-2021. She was transferred as a Judge of Karnataka High Court and assumed office on 28.07.2023.

Hon`ble Shri. Justice Shivashankar Amarannavar: Born on 20.07.1970. Did B.Com., LL.M. (Kamataka University, Dharwad). Enrolled as an Advocate on 24th June, 1994.
Started practicing in Dharwad District Court in the chambers of his father- Shri.B .M.Amarannavar. Worked as Special Public Prosecutor, Fast Track Court, Dharwad. Worked as part-time faculty member in University College of Law, Dharwad.
Directly appointed as District and Sessions Judge on 25th February 2008 and served as Additional City Civil and Sessions Judge, Bengaluru, Prin icipal District and Sessions Judge, Bagalkot and Udupi. Served as Registrar (Vigilance), High Court of Kamataka and also served as Principal City Civil and Sessions Judge, Bengaluru.
Appointed as an Additional Judge of High Court of Kamataka, Bengaluru on 04-05-2020 and Permanent Judge on 25.09.2021.

Hon`ble Mrs. Justice Makkimane Ganeshaiah Uma: Born on 10.03.1964. Appointed as Additional Judge of the High Court of Karnataka and taken oath on 04.05.2020 and Permanent Judge on 25.09.2021.

Hon'ble Shri. Justice Vedavyasachar Srishananda: Born on 29.03.1966. Appointed as Additional Judge of the High Court of Karnataka and taken oath on 04.05.2020 and Permanent Judge on 25.09.2021.

Hon'ble Shri. Justice Hanchate Sanjeevkumar: Born on 13.05.1971. Appointed as Additional Judge of the High Court of Karnataka and taken oath on 04.05.2020 and Permanent Judge on 25.09.2021.

Hon`ble Mr. Justice M. G. Shukure Kamal: Born on 30th June, 1971 at Kodlipet, Kodagu District. Did his Primary & Secondary education both at Kodlipete and Suntikoppa of Kodagu District. Completed his PUC at Govt. Senior College, Madikeri and did his BAL.,LL.B. at Vidyavardhaka Law College, Mysuru.
He was enrolled as an Advocate with the Karnataka State Bar Council on 05.08.1994. He appeared before the High Court of Karnataka, City Civil and Sessions Court, Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Courts, Debt Recovery Tribunals at Bengaluru, mainly in Civil, Criminal, Constitutional, Labour, Arbitration, Revenue and Wakf matters.
His Lordship appointed as Additional Judge of the High Court of Karnataka and taken oath on 17.03.2021 and Permanent Judge on 30.09.2022.

Hon`ble Ms. Justice J. M. Khazi: Born on October 8th 1963, at Indi the then Bijapur (now Vijayapura) District to Late Smt. Rashida Begum & Late Sri. M.A. Kazi as their eldest daughter. She is having an elder brother and 3 younger sisters. Her Father Late Sri. M.A. Kazi served throughout Karnataka and retired as Public Prosecutor. She had her Education upto PUC at Badami, Gadag, Navalgund, Ballari and Mandya. She did her B.Sc. and LL.B at Shivamogga and LL.M. through Kuvempu University (Distance Education).

She started practice at Vijayapura and Bengaluru on both Civil and Criminal side. At Bengaluru practiced in the office of Sri.Ashok R.Kalyanshetty. She was selected as Civil Judge & JMFC during October 1993 and worked at Tumakuru, Somwarpet, Mandya, Bengaluru and Nelamangala. Promoted as Senior Civil Judge during 2003 and worked at Bengaluru and Sagar.

Promoted as District & Sessions Judge during July 2009 and worked as District & Sessions Judge, Bengaluru and Tumakuru, Prl.District and Sessions Judge, Shivamogga, Registrar (Administration) and Secretary to Hon’ble the Chief Justice, High Court of Karnataka, Presiding Officer, Karnataka Wakf Tribunal, Bengaluru, KSTAT, Bengaluru and now working as Registrar (Vigilance), High Court of Karnataka.

Appointed as Additional Judge of the High Court of Karnataka and taken oath on 25.03.2021 and Permanent Judge on 30.09.2022.

Hobbies: Reading, gardening and listening to music.

Hon`ble Dr. Justice Chillakur Sumalatha: Dr. Chillakur Sumalatha born as eldest daughter to late Sri Chillakuri Venkata Subbaiah and late Smt. Lakshmi Prasanna, obtained her Law degree securing Gold Medal in Constitutional Law, and thereafter practiced as an Advocate for ten years. With an intention to serve as Judicial Officer, competed and got selected as District Judge in the year 2007. Worked in different levels at different places. Also served as Principal District Judge, Kurnool, Principal District Judge, Guntur, Director of Judicial Academy, Hyderabad and Chief Judge, City Civil Court, Hyderabad. Acquired Masters Degree in Constitutional Law and did research on the topic Right to Speedy Justice in India A Critical Analysis and obtained Doctorate in Law. Elevated as Permanent Judge of the High Court for the State of Telangana and assumed charge on 15th October, 2021. She was transferred as a Judge of Karnataka High Court and assumed office on 23.11.2023.

Hon`ble Shri. Justice Anant Ramanath Hegde: Born on 7th March 1971 at Sirsi in North Kanara District of Karnataka State. Completed law in June 1994 from University College of Law, Dharwad. Commenced practice in Sirsi courts in July 1994 under the guidance of grandfather A. M. Hegde and father R. A. Hegde.
On establishment of High Court Bench in Dharwad, from 2008, started practice in High Court Bench at Dharwad. Appointed as Additional Judge of the High Court of Karnataka and taken oath on 08.11.2021 and as Permanent Judge on 21.09.2023.

Hon`ble Shri. Justice Siddaiah Rachaiah: Enrolled as an Advocate on 24th January, 1998 and joined the office of N.M. Swamy Advocate as a trainee Advocate and completed the training successfully and re – enrolled on 29th January 1999.
Thereafter joined the office of Shri. M.R. Srinivas, Advocate and practiced with him till 2002. Started independent practice in different fields such as Criminal, Civil, labour, Co-Operative matters, Service matters and also Constitutional matters.
On 3rd December 2015, joined office of the Advocate General as a High Court Govt. Pleader. Later worked in the office of State Public Prosecutor on criminal side. Appointed as Additional Judge of the High Court of Karnataka and taken oath on 08.11.2021 and and Appointed as Additional Judge of the High Court of Karnataka and taken oath on 21.09.2023 and as Permanent judge on 28.10.2024

Hon`ble Mrs. Justice Kannankuzhyil Sreedharan Hemalekha: Born on 28th March 1975 at Belgaum to Late Sreedharan who was serving in Airforce and Late Chandramati who was housewife. Passed S.S.L.C. from Divine Providence Convent School, Belgaum in the year 1990. Awarded with Student of Indian Classical Dance and practised Bharatanatyam, Kathak and folk Dance forms since the age of 6 years and completed 2 exams in the field of dance.
Obtained Bachelors Degree in Commerce from Gogte College of Commerce, Belgaum in the year 1996 and Law Degree from Raja Lakhamgouda Law College, Belgaum in the year 1999. Enrolled as an advocate on 31st July 1999. Practiced as an advocate from 1999 to 2000 in the chambers of Sri Ashok M. Potdar, Advocate at Belgaum and continued practice from 2000 to 2008 in the chambers of Sri G. Balakrishna Shastry, Advocate at Bangalore practiced before Hon`ble High Court. In 2008 established independent office and practiced as an advocate in High Court of Karnataka, Dharwad Bench.
Appeared before Civil Court, Magistrate Courts, Administrative Tribunal, Appellate Tribunal, Land Tribunals, State Commission and District court. Practiced in the areas of Civil, Service, Land Laws and other allied laws. Appointed as Central Govt. Standing Counsel in March 2018. Appointed as Additional Judge of the High Court of Karnataka and taken oath on 08.11.2021 and as Permanent Judge on 21.09.2023

Hon`ble Mr. Justice C M Poonacha: Born on 06th April 1974. Completed Law from University Law College, Bangalore and enrolled as an Advocate in October 1997.
Joined the chambers of Sri.S.K.V. Chalapathy, Senior Advocate and later his father Sri C. M. Monnappa, Advocate. Co-founded a law firm `Lexplexus` in August 2001.
Handled various matters before the District Courts, High Court of Karnataka and Supreme Court of India as well as before various Forums and Tribunals as also numerous Arbitration matters.
Represented various Government Entities, Banks, Insurance Companies and other institutions apart from private clientele. Empanelled with the Karnataka State Legal Services Authority, High Court of Karnataka since 2015.
Appointed as Addl. Government Advocate, High Court of Karnataka in August 2020.
Appointed as Additional Judge, High Court of Karnataka and taken oath on 13.06.2022 and as Permanent Judge on 16.04.2024.

Hon'ble Mr. Justice Gurusiddaiah Basavaraju: Born on 03.05.1965. Native of Methikurika Hiriyur Taluk, Chitradurga District. Enrolled as Advocate and practiced at Chitradurga. Appointed as Munsiff on 18.10.1993. Appointed as District Judge on 27.06.2009.
Served as Prl. District & Sessions Judge, Chamarajanagar, Member Secretary, Karnataka State Legal Services Authority and as Prl. Judge, Family Court, Bengaluru. Sworn-in as Additional Judge of the High Court of Karnataka on 16.08.2022.

Hon`ble Mr. Justice Chandarashekar Mrutyunjaya Joshi: Born on 24.01.1964. Native of Hubballi. Enrolled as Advocate and practiced at Hubballi. Appointed as Munsiff on 08.02.1995. Appointed as District Judge on 06.07.2009.
Served as Deputy Secretary, Karnataka State Legal Services Authority, Central Project Co-ordinator (Computers), Registrar (Computers) at High Court of Karnataka and as Prl. District & Sessions Judge, Udupi, Belagavi & Prl. City Civil & Sessions Judge, Bengaluru.
Sworn-in as Additional Judge of the High Court of Karnataka on 16.08.2022 and as Permanent Judge on 16.04.2024.

Hon`ble Mr. Justice Umesh Manjunathbhat Adiga: Born on 09.01.1964. Native of Gadag. Enrolled as Advocate and practiced at Gadag. Appointed as Munsiff on 08.02.1995. Appointed as District Judge on 06.07.2009.
Served as Registrar (Vigilance) High Court of Karnataka, Prl. District & Sessions Judge, Chikkamagaluru, Dharwad and as Presiding Officer, Industrial Tribunal, Bengaluru. Sworn-in as Additional Judge of the High Court of Karnataka on 16.08.2022 and as Permanent Judge on 16.04.2024.

Honble Mr. Justice Ramachandra Dattatray Huddar: Born on 13.08.1963. Native of Gokak, Belgaum District. Graduated in Law from R.L. Law College, Belagavi. Enrolled as Advocate and practiced at Gokak. Appointed as Munsiff on 08.02.1995. Appointed as District Judge on 02.07.2009. Served as Registrar (Review & Statistics), Registrar (Administration), Addl. Registrar General, Dharwad Bench, Registrar (Infrastructure & Maintenance) & Registrar (Computers). Served as Prl. District & Sessions Judge, Dharwad, Mysuru. Worked as Director, Karnataka Judicial Academy, Bengaluru. Served also as Prl. City Civil & Sessions Judge, Bengaluru. Sworn-in as Additional Judge of the High Court of Karnataka on 24.01.2023 and as permanent Judge on 08.01.2025.

Honble Mr. Justice Venkatesh Naik Thavaryanaik: Born on 01.06.1975. Native of Chitradurga. Completed B.A.L., L.L.B., from SJM Law College, Chitradurga and secured 3rd Rank. Obtained L.L.M. from Kuvempu University, Shivamogga. Enrolled as Advocate and practiced at Chitradurga. Appointed as District Judge on 02.01.2012. Served as Registrar (Administration) at High Court. Worked at Prl. Secretary to Government, Law Department. Worked as Prl. District & Sessions Judge, Udupi & Bengaluru Rural District. Sworn-in as Additional Judge of the High Court of Karnataka on 24.01.2023 and as permanent Judge on 08.01.2025.

Hon`ble Mr. Justice Vijaykumar Adagouda Patil: Born on 14.10.1975. Native of Shedbal, Kagawad Tq, Belgaum District. Completed primary & secondary education at native place. Obtained B.A. degree from Shivananda College, Kagawad. Graduated in Law from University Law College, Dharwad. Completed LL.M. from Post Graduate Department of Studies in Law, Karnatak University, Dharwad & secured 2nd rank. Enrolled as Advocate on 16.07.1999 and practiced at Bengaluru, joined the chambers of Hon`ble Shri Justice Ashok B. Hinchigeri. Practiced in various branches of Law. Worked as High Court Government Pleader & Addl. Government Advocate for a period of 11 years. During the practice, represented as Standing Council for KIADB, Karnataka Slum Development Board, Karnataka Rural Infrastructure Development Corporation & Mysore Urban Development Authority. Worked as Honorary Lecturer at Sheshadripuram Law College and KLE Society`s Law College, Bengaluru. Sworn-in as Additional Judge of the High Court of Karnataka on 09.02.2023 and as permanent Judge on 08.01.2025.

Hon`ble Mr. Justice Rajesh Rai Kallangala: Born on 01.06.1974. Completed primary education at Kepu & secondary education & PUC at Vitla. Completed Degree from St. Philomina`s College. Completed LL.B., from Vivekananda Law College, Puttur. Enrolled as Advocate in 1999 and practiced in the office of Sri G. Balakrishna Shastri and Sri Younus Ali Khan. Later joined the office of Hon`ble shri Justice John Michael D`Cunha. Worked as Government Pleader for 2 years. Served as Central Government Senior Panel Counsel for 6 years. Functioned as Special Public Prosecutor for Enforcement Directorate, and Narcotics Control Bureau. Served as Panel Advocate for BDA. Practiced mainly on criminal side. Sworn-in as Additional Judge of the High Court of Karnataka on 09.02.2023 and as permanent Judge on 05.02.2025.

Hon`ble Mr. Justice K.V.Aravind: Born on 12.07.1977. Native of Dodda Kurubarahally, Kolar Taluk and District. Graduated in law from University Law College, Bengaluru. Enrolled as an Advocate on 04.08.2000. Served as Jr. Standing Counsel for Income Tax Department from 2004 to 2012 and as Senior Standing Counsel from 2012 till elevation, Served as Senior Standing Counsel for Central Excise, Customs and Central GST from 2016 to 2020. Appointed as an Additional Judge of the High Court of Karnataka on 25.10.2023.

Hon’ble Mr.Justice T. M. Nadaf: Born on 07.07.1976, Native of Shiggaon, Haveri District. Graduated in Law from Vivekananda College of Law, Rajaji Nagar Bengaluru. Enrolled as an Advocate on 11.08.2000. Appeared before Civil Courts, Magistrate Courts, Tribunals, and High Court. In 2008, he shifted his practice to the High Court of Karnataka, Bench at Dharwad, where he practiced in civil, constitutional, service, labor, and criminal law. Empanelled as an Advocate in the High Court Legal Cell from 2020 till his elevation. Appointed as an Additional Judge of the High Court of Karnataka on 17.02.2025.