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Justice C.A. Vaidyialingam

A prominent judicial figure, Justice C.A. Vaidyialingam served on the Supreme Court of India, bringing with him a wealth of experience from the Madras and Kerala High Courts.

Judicial Profile at a Glance

• Full Name: C.A. Vaidyialingam
• Born: June 30, 1907
• Spouse: Minakshi
• Education: P.S. High School; Presidency College and Law College, Madras
• Enrolled as Advocate, Madras High Court: 1931
• Member, Madras Bar Council: 1948, 1950, 1955
• Government Pleader, Madras: November, 1953 to March, 1957
• Amicus Curiae, Ariyaloor Railway Accident Inquiry: 1956
• Judge, Supreme Court: October 10, 1966

Justice Vaidyialingam had a lucrative practice on the Appellate Side of the Madras High Court before becoming a Government Pleader. He also served as Amicus Curiae in the Commission of Inquiry regarding the Ariyaloor Railway Accident. His contributions include endowments for lectures in the Madras Bar Council and constructing a Women and Children’s Ward in a Government Hospital. He was the first judge appointed to the Supreme Court from the Kerala High Court, marking a significant milestone in his career.