Description
A significant figure in the Indian legal system, Justice Kurian Joseph, born on November 30, 1953, contributed substantially to the judiciary. His career is marked by a commitment to justice and legal education.
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Justice Kurian Joseph
Biography
Justice Kurian Joseph's early education included studies at St. Joseph’s U.P. School, Chengal, Kalady, St. Sebastian’s High School, Kanjoor, Bharata Matha College, Thrikkakara, Sree Sankara College, Kalady, and the Kerala Law Academy Law College, Thiruvananthapuram. He was a member of the Academic Council, Kerala University (1977-78), General Secretary, Kerala University Union (1978), and Senate Member of Cochin University (1983-85). Beginning his legal practice in 1979 in the High Court of Kerala, he was appointed as Government Pleader (1987), Additional Advocate General (1994-96), and designated Senior Advocate in 1996. Elevated as Judge, High Court of Kerala on July 12, 2000. He also served as President, Kerala Judicial Academy (2006-08); Chairman of Lakshadweep Legal Services Authority (2008); Chairman, Kerala High Court Legal Services Committee (2006-09); Executive Chairman, Kerala State Legal Services Authority (2009-10); Visitor, National University of Advance Legal Studies, Kochi (2009-10). Served twice as Acting Chief Justice of the High Court of Kerala. Appointed as Chief Justice of High Court of Himachal Pradesh from February 8, 2010 to March 7, 2013. Elevated as Judge, Supreme Court of India on March 8, 2013. He retired on November 30, 2018.
