User:Brindhams/Hon'ble JUSTICE S.ASHOK KUMAR HIGHCOURT JUDGE (Retd)

Born on 20/7/1947 to late Mr.S.Santiago and late Mrs.Saveriammal. Both were teachers. Native place is Tenkulam Pudur, Thirunelveli District. Wife’s name is Mrs.Ebi Ashok Kumar of Karungulam, Thirunelveli district. Have for children - two sons and two daughters. Studied 1st form to P.U.C at St.Xavier’s High School and College, Palayamkottai; B.Sc at St.John’s College, Palayamkottai. M.Sc at St.Josepj’s college, Trichy and BL at LAw College, Madras. Practised at Thirunelveli bar from 1971 to 1987. Appointed as directly recruited District and Sessions Judge on 16/11/1987. Served as Trainee District Judge, Coimbatore from 1987-1988; Additional District Judge, Ramnad from June 1988 to May 1989; PResiding Officer, E.C.Court and Consumer court, Coimbatore from June 1989-1991; Presiding Officer, Additional & Principal Labour Courts, Madras from 1991 to 1994; PRincipal District Judge, Dindigul from 1994 to 1995, Principal District Judge, Thiruvannamalai from 1995 to 1997; PResiding Officer, Industrial Tribunal, Madras from 1997 to 2000; Principal District Judge, Cuddalore form June 2000 to SEptember 2000; Principal Judge, City Civil Court, Chennai, from october 2000 to April 2002 and Principal District Judge, Krishnagiri from May 2002 till the date of elevation as Judge, High Court, Madras on 3/4/2003.

Assumed charge as a Judge of Andhra Pradesh High Court on transfer from Madras High Court on 24/3/2008 F.N. Retired as Judge, High Court of Andhra Pradesh on sttaining the age of superannuation on 20/7/2009 F.N.