Born on 5-1-1927. Enrolled Advocate on 26-3-1953. Practised in Civil, Criminal, Constitutional and Sales Tax matters. Member of the State Bar Council from 1969-77 and Secretary of High Court Bar Association from 1967-1977. Appointed Additional Judge Orissa High Court from 12-7-1978. Permanent Judge from 14-9-1979.
He served as the Judge of Orissa High Court from 12.7.1978 - 20.1.1986.