Basant Balaji

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Basant Balaji
Judge of the High Court of Kerala
Assumed office
8 October 2021 (2021-10-08)
Alma mater
Website High Court of Kerala

Basant Balaji (born 28 May 1972) is an Indian judge who is presently serving as a judge of the High Court of Kerala. The High Court of Kerala is the highest court in the Indian state of Kerala and in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep. The High Court of Kerala is headquartered at Kochi, Ernakulam district. [1] [2] [3]

Education and career

Balaji completed his schooling from Loyola School, Thiruvananthapuram, pre-degree from Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram, graduated in law from Kerala Law Academy and obtained post graduation in business law from the University of Kerala.

Admitted to Bar in 1995 and started practicing in subordinate courts of Thiruvananthapuram and shifted his practice to the High Court of Kerala in 1998. He was appointed as Additional Judge of the High Court of Kerala on 8 October 2021. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Official" . Retrieved 21 May 2023 via Official website High Court of Kerala.
  2. "Basant Balaji appointed as additional judge of Kerala high Court". The Hindu. 6 October 2021. Retrieved 11 Jun 2023 via thehindu.com.
  3. "Advocate Basant Balaji appointed judge of Kerala high court". The Times of India. 6 October 2021. Retrieved 11 Jun 2023.