Aravind Kumar Age, Wiki and Bio

Aravind Kumar

Quick Info

ProfessionJudge of the Supreme Court of India
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth14/07/1962
Age62 years
BirthplaceKarnataka, India

Educational Qualification(s)

EducationDegree in law

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

SpouseAnupama Aravind Kumar

Career

Service Years1987 - 13 July 2026
Designation(s)
  • Additional Solicitor General of India (2005)
  • Additional Judge of the Karnataka High Court (26 June 2009 - 7 December 2012)
  • Judge of the Karnataka High Court (7 December 2012 - 13 October 2021)
  • Chief Justice of the Gujarat High Court (13 October 2021 - 10 February 2023)
  • Judge of the Supreme Court of India (10 February 2023 - 13 July 2026)

Some Lesser Known Facts

Appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court of India on February 10, 2023.
Has represented clients in civil courts, magistrate courts, and appellate tribunals since 1987.
Served as the additional solicitor general of India starting in 2005.
Became the Chief Justice of the Gujarat High Court on October 13, 2021.
Reprimanded a journalist who requested a judgment in Gujarati rather than English.
Issued a notice to the Gujarat Education Department to enforce anti-ragging policies in educational institutions.
Collaborated with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) as a special public prosecutor.
Advocates for courts to mediate to expedite the resolution of the majority of cases.