Born on 8-3-1932. Enrolled as an Advocate in February, 1964. Practised in Criminal, Civil, Revenue and Constitutional cases in the Orissa High Court and also Criminal, Civil Revenue cases in District Courts in Orissa. Joined as Government Advocate in the High Court in January, 1988.
He served as the Judge of Orissa High Court from 8.5.1989 - 7.3.1994.