A distinguished member of the Delhi High Court, Justice Asha Menon's career reflects a dedication to legal service and innovation in alternative dispute resolution.

Born on September 17, 1960, in Pattambi, Kerala, Justice Menon experienced a diverse education across India, culminating in her schooling at Kendriya Vidyalaya, R.K. Puram, New Delhi. She earned her Economics (Hons.) degree from Lady Shri Ram College, University of Delhi, in 1979, followed by an LLB from the Faculty of Law, University of Delhi, in 1982. Notably, she was the youngest to enroll with the Bar Council of Delhi that year. In 2006, she furthered her education with an LLM from Kurukshetra University.

Justice Menon's career began with her selection in the Delhi Judicial Service Exam in 1984-85, joining the service on November 4, 1986. Over 14 years, she presided over various courts, handling civil, criminal, rent, and insolvency cases. Promoted to the Delhi Higher Judicial Service on August 16, 2000, she dealt with land acquisition matters and litigation against public utilities. As a Sessions Court Judge, she was designated a Special Court for SEBI prosecutions, leading to early disposals and convictions.

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A trained mediator, Justice Menon underwent training in 2005 by ISDLS, California, and CEDR, London. She conducted mediation training sessions nationwide. From 2008 to 2012, she served as Member Secretary, Delhi State Legal Services Authority, implementing the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, and initiating Mega Lok Adalats and outreach programs. She pioneered a paperless Lok Adalat in 2009, disposing of thousands of cases related to the Negotiable Instruments Act. Her reports to the Delhi High Court led to significant orders impacting the welfare of vulnerable populations.

Justice Menon contributed to the Jail Parole Guidelines, 2010, and improved legal aid quality through training programs. She launched para-legal volunteer schemes and school literacy programs. She represented India at international forums, including the Asia Pacific Regional Consultation on HIV-related Legal Services and Rights in Bangkok in 2012, and visited Malawi, Africa, with the UNDP.

From 2012 to 2015, she served as Member Secretary of NALSA, initiating National Lok Adalats and commendation programs. She assisted in framing schemes for effective legal services and prepared training modules. Her reports to the Supreme Court addressed issues such as missing children and the rights of transgender persons. In 2016, she chaired a committee for drafting new rules under the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015.

Returning from NALSA in 2016, Justice Menon served as Family Court Principal Judge and District Judge at Dwarka, later as District and Sessions Judge in Saket. On May 27, 2019, she was elevated as a permanent judge of the High Court of Delhi, retiring on September 16, 2022.