Alexander Thomas (judge)

Alexander Thomas is an Indian judge who served as the a judge of Kerala High Court. 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 Ernakulam, Kochi.[1][2]

Alexander Thomas
Judge of Kerala High Court
In office
23 January 2014 – 03 September 2023
Acting Chief: 14 July 2023 – 21 July 2023
Nominated byP. Sathasivam
Appointed byPranab Mukherjee
Personal details
Born (1961-09-04) 4 September 1961
Alma materFaculty of Law, University of Delhi
WebsiteHigh Court of Kerala

Education and career

Justice Thomas graduated from University College Thiruvananthapuram, obtained post graduation in Physics from Cochin University of Science and Technology, secured law degree from Faculty of Law, University of Delhi and was admitted to the bar in 1988 and started practice. He was appointed as Additional Judge of the High Court of Kerala on 23rd January, 2014 and became Permanent from 10 March 2016.[1] He was appointed as the Acting Chief Justice on 13 July 2023 and served as Acting Chief Justice till 21.07.2023.[3][4] Justice Thomas demitted office upon attainment of superannuation on 03 September 2023.[5]

References
  1. "Official". Retrieved 21 May 2023 – via Official website High Court of Kerala.
  2. "6 more judges for Kerala High Court". Retrieved 21 May 2023 – via thehindu.com.
  3. "Alexander Thomas appointed acting Chief Justice of Kerala HC". The Hindu. 2023-07-13. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-07-14.
  4. "Justice Alexander Thomas appointed Acting Chief Justice of Kerala High Court". The Hindu. 2023-07-13. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-07-14.
  5. "Retiring judge seeks expansion of HC". Times of India. 2023-09-25. Retrieved 2023-09-25.


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