Justice S. Ratnavel Pandian

Mr. Justice S. Ratnavel Pandian, Born on 13.2.1929 at Thiruppudaimarudhur Village in Tiruneleli School career at Theerthapathi High School, Ambasamudram, Graduated from Saint Xavier’s College at Palayamkottai. Took Law Degree at Madras Law College in1954. He took his apprenticeship course under Shri K. Narayanswamy Mudaliar who subsequently became the Judge of the High Court of Madras. Was an Advocate for nearly 17 years having lucrative practice both in the trial and the appellate sides. In August 1971, he was appointed as State Public Prosecutor in the High Court of Madras which post he held until he was elevated as Judge in February, 1974. He also acted as Advocate General for a short period in the leave vacancy and held the office of Government Pleader as additional charge. From 18.1.88 to 29.1.88 and from 13.3.88 to 13.12.88, Justice Pandian was the acting Chief Justice of the Madras High Court. On 14th December, 1988 he was sworn as Judge of the Supreme Court of India. Retired on 12.3.1994. Mr. Justice S. Ratnavel Pandian AB-41, 6th Main Road Anna Nagar Chennai-600 040. PH. 26211368.