Graduate of B.A.L,LL.B., from Kuvempu University. Practiced as an advocate in Davangere and Bangalore in Civil and Criminal matters. Joined the Karnataka Judicial Service in the year 2014. Served as Civil Judge and as a senior Civil Judge & CJM in various parts of Karnataka. Joined the National Green Tribunal, Southern Zone, Chennai as a Deputy Registrar on 01-03-2023.