Born on 17th January 1967 at Bhubaneswar as the youngest son
of Khetramani Mishra and an illustrious father late Bimal Kishore Mishra who is
still remembered for his profound knowledge and contribution in the
codification of revenue laws in the state, administrative proficiency and die
hard honesty and integrity. As an IAS Officer, Late Bimal Mishra had set
exemplary standards in the field of administration, which evokes respect even
long after his departure.
Justice Sashikanta Mishra completed his early education from
St. Joseph's High School and Kendriya Vidyalaya, Bhubaneswar. Passed ISC in
first class from BJB College. Graduated with Economics honors from BJB College.
Did his PG in Economics in 1st class from Ravenshaw College, Cuttack. Completed
his LLB from Dhenkanal Law College. Started practice as an advocate in the High
Court in 1996 in the office of Senior Advocate Narendra Mishra. Started his
independent practice in the year 2003. Dealt with Labour, Insurance, Company,
Consumer, Cooperative and Writ matters etc appearing before the High Court and
various courts and Tribunals of the country.
Was directly recruited in the Cadre of District Judge in the
year 2009. Held various posts in the Cadre such as ADJ, Balasore, ADJ
Rairangpur, Vigilance Judge, Jeypore, District and Sessions Judge, Angul,
Member Secretary, State Legal Services Authority, District and Sessions Judge,
Keonjhar, Chairman of Sales Tax
Tribunal, Principal Secretary, Law
Department and finally District and Sessions Judge, Ganjam. The Supreme Court
collegium approved the proposal for his elevation as Judge of Orissa High Court
on 29th September. Was elevated as Judge of the High Court on 19th October.