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Justice Mohan M. Shantanagoudar
A distinguished jurist in the Indian legal system, Justice Mohan M. Shantanagoudar's career reflects decades of commitment to justice and legal excellence.
Early Life and Education
Born on May 5th, 1958, Justice Shantanagoudar embarked on his legal journey after enrolling as an Advocate on September 5th, 1980.
Legal Career
He honed his skills practicing at Dharwad and later with Sri Shivaraj V. Patil in Bengaluru, focusing on Civil, Criminal, and Constitutional matters. His dedication led him to serve as Vice-Chairman and Chairman of the Karnataka State Bar Council. He also served as the State Public Prosecutor of Karnataka.
Judicial Appointments
Justice Shantanagoudar's judicial career began as an Additional Judge of the Karnataka High Court on May 12th, 2003, becoming a Permanent Judge on September 24th, 2004. He also served as President of the Bangalore Mediation Centre and Karnataka Judicial Academy. Later, he served as a Judge and Acting Chief Justice of the High Court of Kerala, before being appointed Chief Justice on September 22nd, 2016.
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Supreme Court of India
Justice Mohan M. Shantanagoudar was elevated as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India on February 17th, 2017, marking the pinnacle of his illustrious career.
