R. V. Raveendran (born 15 October 1946) is a distinguished Indian jurist and former Judge of the Supreme Court of India. He served on the apex court from 9 September 2005 until his retirement on 14 October 2011. Prior to his elevation to the Supreme Court, he held the position of Chief Justice of the Orissa High Court and was a judge of the Karnataka High Court.
Early Life and Education
Born in Bangalore, Karnataka, R. V. Raveendran completed his Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree from Mysore University. He subsequently obtained his Bachelor of Laws (B.L.) degree from the University Law College, Bangalore.Career
Raveendran enrolled as an advocate in March 1968 and primarily practiced in the Karnataka High Court and various subordinate courts in Bangalore. His legal practice spanned diverse areas including civil, constitutional, service, and arbitration matters.On 22 February 1993, he was appointed as a permanent Judge of the Karnataka High Court. During his tenure at the Karnataka High Court, he made significant contributions to the state's jurisprudence, handling a wide array of cases and delivering numerous judgments.
On 8 September 2004, he was elevated as the Chief Justice of the Orissa High Court. His term as Chief Justice was marked by efforts to enhance judicial administration and efficiency within the state's judiciary.
His illustrious career culminated in his appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India on 9 September 2005. During his six-year tenure at the Supreme Court, Justice Raveendran authored many landmark judgments and contributed significantly to various branches of law, including constitutional law, civil law, commercial law, and arbitration law. He was widely recognized for his lucid style of writing, incisive legal analysis, and practical approach to complex legal issues.