Justice V. Kameswar Rao

Born on August 7, 1965, Justice V. Kameswar Rao's career is defined by a broad legal practice and significant judicial appointments. He completed his BA (Hons.) in Geography and LL.B from Delhi University in 1987 and 1990, respectively, earning a Certificate of Merit for his academic performance in 1985-86. Admitted to the Bar Council of Delhi in March 1991, he practiced extensively in the Supreme Court of India, Delhi High Court, and Central Administrative Tribunal (Principal Bench), New Delhi. He also appeared in other High Courts, including Madras High Court and the Port Blair Circuit Bench of Calcutta High Court.

His legal practice encompassed Service Law, Labour Law, Arbitration, Constitution, and Administrative Law, representing various Public Sector Undertakings, Banks, and Autonomous Bodies. He was a Member Executive of the Central Administrative Tribunal Bar Association (Principal Bench), New Delhi, and was designated as a Senior Advocate by the Delhi High Court in January 2010.

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Elevated as an Additional Judge of the High Court of Delhi on April 17, 2013, and as a Permanent Judge on March 18, 2015, he was later transferred to the Karnataka High Court, assuming office on June 1, 2024. Justice Rao served as the Acting Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court from May 30, 2025, before being repatriated and assuming office as a Judge of the Delhi High Court on July 21, 2025. His career showcases a wide range of experience and a commitment to the judiciary across multiple high courts.