Born on 20.02.1946 in Nasipur Village. Passed Matriculation in 1961. Obtained LL.B. degree from Madhusudan Law College, Cuttack. Joined Legal Profession in 1968. Joined as Judicial Magistrate at Balasore on 03.11.1971. He served as Judge of Orissa High Court from 29.09.2004 - 19.02.2008.