S. Muralidhar

S. Muralidhar practised law in the Supreme Court of India and the Delhi High Court for nearly two decades. He conducted several pro bono and PIL cases. Apart from being the counsel for the Election Commission of India and the National Human Rights Commission, he was a part-time member of the Law Commission from December 2002 till May 2006. Muralidhar was appointed as a Judge of the High Court of Delhi in May 2006 and became the Chief Justice of the High Court of Orissa in January 2021. Many of his judgments have contributed to the development of laws. Among his notable initiatives include the setting up of the Centre for Judicial Archives and the Museum of Justice in Cuttack.