| S. Abdul Nazeer is an Indian advocate who served as a judge of the Karnataka High Court (2003-2017) and the Supreme Court of India (2017-2023). |
| In 2023, he was appointed as the Governor of Andhra Pradesh. |
| He was born into a Muslim family with poor financial conditions. |
| Nazeer worked as a farmer and scavenger in his youth to support his family. |
| He was inspired by senior advocate Vijay Kumar to pursue a career in law. |
| During college, Nazeer participated in theater and music. |
| Abdul Nazeer studied law in Mangalore before becoming an advocate in Bengaluru. |
| He practiced at the Karnataka High Court for nearly 20 years. |
| Abdul Nazeer was appointed as a judge at the Karnataka High Court in 2004. |
| He was elevated to the Supreme Court of India in 2017 and retired in 2023. |
| Nazeer adjudicated on 458 benches and authored 93 judgments. |
| He was part of significant judgments like the Triple Talaq case and Ayodhya dispute. |
| Abdul Nazeer led the bench on the Union’s 2016 Demonetisation Scheme. |
| He inaugurated the POCSO Court in Udupi, Karnataka in 2020. |
| In 2023, Nazeer was appointed as the Governor of Andhra Pradesh. |
| He is known for his interest in literature, Sanskrit, and cricket. |
| Abdul Nazeer enjoys singing Tulu songs. |
| He compared his early days in law to the 'duck syndrome.' |
| Nazeer overcame social and economic challenges to succeed in law. |
| He credits his success to his mother's sacrifices. |
| Abdul Nazeer enjoys writing quotes in his diary. |
