BENGALURU: The Karnataka State Bar Council chairman, Kamaraddy VD, extended a warm welcome to six new additional judges of the Karnataka High Court on Monday.
“We, the members of the legal fraternity, assure our wholehearted cooperation in discharging your duties. With good understanding and cooperation, unitedly we can serve the cause of justice and the litigant public effectively,” said Kamaraddy while welcoming the new judges who took the oath as additional judges of the High Court on Sunday.
RS Srivatsa
Born on April 19, 1976, at Chikkaballapura, he enrolled as an advocate in 1999. He practised at the High Court and Supreme Court. He represented public institutions like Hampi World Heritage Area Management, Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited, etc. He was designated as a senior advocate in 2024
Hema Kulkarni
Born in a family of advocates in Kalaburagi district, she enrolled as an advocate in 1999. Practising in all fields of law, she served as panel counsel for the Government of India and the Enforcement Directorate.
Subramanya R
Born in Tumakuru district, he enrolled as an advocate in 1999. Practising in all fields of law, he served as Additional Advocate General in 2019. He is an avid reader and has a deep interest in temple architecture and agriculture
TP Vivekananda
Born in an agricultural family at Hittavalli in T Narasipura taluk of Mysuru district, he enrolled as an advocate in 2000. Beginning independent practice in 2011, he practised before all courts, tribunals and forums. He was appointed as amicus curiae by the High Court. He was a panel advocate for various state government bodies.
B Pramod
He enrolled as an advocate in 2000. He served as panel counsel for the central government and various public sector undertakings
Shanthi Bhushan H
He enrolled as an advocate in 2005. He practised in all fields of law in all courts and served as standing counsel for the Karnataka Public Service Commission, Bescom, and Canara Bank. He was appointed as Deputy Solicitor General of India in 2021.