Born on 13th February, 1951. Passed B.Sc. Examination from Ranchi University in 1970 and obtained LL.B. Degree in 1974 with Distinction (Gold Medalist). Enrolled as an advocate in 1975 and initially practised exclusively in civil side in civil courts Ranchi. Shifted practice to Ranchi Bench of the Patna High Court in 1986 and became Government Pleader in the Ranchi Bench of Patna High Court in 1990.In1993 became Government Advocate in the High Court. In these periods practised in civil, criminal, Constitutional and tax matter. Also worked as retained Counsel and Legal Adviser of almost all the Banks, Insurance Company, Electricity Board, Housing Board, University and other Government and semi Government Undertakings. Appointed as permanent Judge of the Patna High Court on 9th May, 1996. By Notification dated 14th November, 2000 became the Judge of the Jharkhand High Court.