N. V. Ramana Age, Wiki and Bio

N. V. Ramana

Quick Info

ProfessionJudge
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth27/08/1957
Age67 years
BirthplacePonnavaram, Andhra Pradesh

Bio/Wiki

Full nameNuthalapati Venkata Ramana
Famous ForBeing the 48th Chief Justice of India

Physical Stats & More

Height183 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorSalt and pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

UniversityAcharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
Educational Qualification
  • B. Sc.
  • Bachelor of Law

Personal Life

Zodiac signVirgo
HometownPonnavaram, Andhra Pradesh

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Family
WifeShivamala
Children
Daughters
  • N.V. Tanuja
  • N.V. Bhuvana

Career

Judicial Service
Service Years1983-2022
Major Designations
  • Judge of Andhra Pradesh High Court (27 June 2000 – 1 September 2013)
  • Acting Chief Justice of Andhra Pradesh High Court (10 March 2013 – 20 May 2013)
  • Chief Justice of Delhi High Court (2 September 2013 – 16 February 2014)
  • Judge of Supreme Court of India (17 February 2014 – 23 April 2021)
  • 48th Chief Justice of India (24 April 2021 - 26 August 2022)
Landmark Judgements
  • Access to the internet is a fundamental right
  • Parameters on curfews
  • Right to information and right to privacy are on an equal footing
  • Cooperative Federalism
  • Disqualification under the Tenth Schedule
  • Right to dignity of prisoners
  • Proving mental disorder
  • Housewives are equal to working husbands

Some Lesser Known Facts

N. V. Ramana is the 48th Chief Justice of India, appointed in April 2021.
He started his career as a journalist and later became an advocate.
N. V. Ramana is a member of the General Council of the National Law School of India University in Bangalore.
He has a strong interest in literature and philosophy.