Kalpathi Rajendran Shriram
43rd Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court
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Kalpathi Rajendran Shriram also known K.R.Shriram (born 28 September 1963) is a retired Indian judge who served as Chief justice of Rajasthan High Court.[1] He previously served as the Chief Justice of Madras High Court.[2] He has also served as a judge of Bombay High Court.[3]
Hon'ble Chief Justice Kalpathi Rajendran Shriram (Retd) | |
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| 43rd Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court | |
| In office 21 July 2025 – 27 September 2025 | |
| Nominated by | B. R. Gavai |
| Appointed by | Droupadi Murmu |
| Preceded by | M. M. Shrivastava |
| 45th Chief Justice of Madras High Court | |
| In office 27 September 2024 – 20 July 2025 | |
| Nominated by | D. Y. Chandrachud |
| Appointed by | Droupadi Murmu |
| Preceded by |
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| Succeeded by | M. M. Shrivastava |
| Judge of the Bombay High Court | |
| In office 21 June 2013 – 26 September 2024 | |
| Nominated by | Altamas Kabir |
| Appointed by | Pranab Mukherjee |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 September 1963 |
| Education | B. Com., LLB., M.L., |
| Alma mater | University of Mumbai, Mumbai, King's College, London |
Early life
Siriram was born on 28 September 1963 in Mumbai to Kalpathi Rajendran of Kerala state.[4] Siriram studied Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Accountancy and Management) and LLB from University of Mumbai. He later obtained a master's degree in maritime law from King's College London.
As lawyer
Siriram enrolled as an advocate in the Maharashtra and Goa Bar Association on 3 July 1986, to practice law. Then he took practice with Senior Advocate S. Venkateswaran as a junior lawyer. In the next year, he individually attended cases related to commercial matters with specialization in Shipping and International Trade Law.[5]
As judge
Siriram was appointed as additional judge of the Bombay High Court on 21 June 2013 and confirmed as permanent judge of the Bombay High Court on 2 March 2016. The Centre notified the appointment of K. R. Shiriram as Chief Justice of Madras High Court on September 21, 2024.[6][7]
On 26 May 2025 the Supreme Court collegium recommended swapping the chief justices of Rajasthan High Court and Madras High Court[8] and subsequently he was transferred[9] as Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court.[10][11]