Did B.Com., LL.M., A.C.A.(Chartered Accountant). Was Recipient of National Scholarship for LL.M., Studies.

Enrolled as an Advocate on 25.07.1976.

Was Solicitor to the Govt. of Gujarat and Additional Govt. Pleader, Gujarat High Court from April, 1986 to August, 1994 for conducting its matters arising under labour laws and service matters. Appeared before the High Court for several statutory bodies like Gujarat Public Service Commission, GEER and for several District Panchayats.

Was part-time Lecturer in Sir L.A. Shah Law College from 1976 to September, 1995. Also taught LL.M., students.

Elevated to the Bench of Gujarat High Court as Additional Judge on 18.09.1995 and confirmed as Permanent Judge on 18.06.1997.

Appointed as Chief Justice of Andhra Pradesh High Court and assumed charge on 07.01.2008 F.N.

Was Patron and Chairman of the Advisory Council of International Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ICADR), Regional Centre, Hyderabad.

Was Chancellor of NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad.

Assumed the office of Chief Justice of Bombay High Court on 11.02.2010.

Elevated as Judge of the Supreme Court of India on 30.04.2010.

Due to retire on 19.11.2016 (F.N.)