Chief Justices/ Judges Elevated to Supreme Court

Former Chief Justices, Orissa High Court

Hon'ble Mr. Justice Deba Priya Mohapatra

  • Date of Birth 03-08-1937
  • Educational Qualification LL.B.
  • Date of Appointment 09-12-1998
Born on 3rd August, 1937. Enrolled Advocate of Orissa High Court on 12th October, 1960. Practised on Constitutional, Civil and Criminal side in Orissa High Court and in Subordinate Courts. Worked as Additional Standing Counsel, Government of Orissa from August, 1967 to February, 1969. Standing Counsel for Transport Department from March, 1969 to February, 1976. Appointed Additional Government Advocate in March, 1976.

He served as the Judge of Orissa High Court from 18.11.1983 - 15.2.1996, Elevated as the Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court on 16.2.1996 and Judge of Supreme Court of India on 9.12.1998.