Bira Kishore Ray

Bira Kishore Ray was the first Chief Justice of Orissa High Court.[1][2][3]

Bira Kishore Ray
First Chief Justice, Odisha High Court
In office
26 July 1948  30 October 1951
First Advocate General, Orissa
Succeeded byB.Jagannath Das
Personal details
BornCuttack district, Bagalgarh village

Early years

He was born in Bagalgarh village of Cuttack district, Latika Ray happens to be his wife.

He was the first Advocate General of Orissa Province. Later he was elevated to the Bench of Patna High Court in 1945.[4][5][6] He was also the first Odia to become the Judge of Patna High Court.[7]

He died on 26, July 1958 i.e. on the 10th anniversary Day of Orissa High Court.[8]

References

  1. "NAME OF THE HON'BLE CHIEF JUSTICES OF ORISSA" (PDF). odisha.gov.in/. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 June 2015. Retrieved 20 June 2015.
  2. Harihar Mahapatra, Justice (15 February 2011). My Life, My Work. ISBN 9788184246407. Retrieved 20 June 2015.
  3. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 June 2015. Retrieved 2015-06-20.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. http://www.telegraphindia.com/1140727/jsp/odisha/story_18656476.jsp#.VYKOOlIwDSg
  5. "LIST OF RETIRED JUDGES". patnahighcourt.bih.nic.in/. Archived from the original on 9 February 2014. Retrieved 20 June 2015.
  6. "History of Orissa High Court". www.orissa.oriyaonline.com/. Retrieved 20 June 2015.
  7. Patnaik, LalMohan (27 July 2014). "High Court turns 66". Retrieved 21 June 2015.
  8. http://www.telegraphindia.com/1130727/jsp/odisha/story_17160912.jsp#.VYKSOFIwDSg


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