Andhra Pradesh: CJ Lauds Justice Mallikarjuna Rao’s Service
Chief Justice said the judge discharged his duties with dedication and without controversy
By : DC Correspondent
Update: 2026-01-08 18:02 GMT
Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh High Court Chief Justice Dheeraj Singh Thakur on Thursday commended the services of High Court Judge Justice T. Mallikarjuna Rao, describing him as an efficient judge who disposed of a large number of cases in a short span and served as a role model with an unblemished record.
Addressing the legal fraternity at a full court farewell ceremony organised for Justice Mallikarjuna Rao, who is demitting office on January 18, the Chief Justice said the judge discharged his duties with dedication and without controversy. He wished him a healthy and fulfilling retired life.
In his response, Justice Mallikarjuna Rao expressed gratitude to all those who guided and supported him in his legal journey. Recalling his roots in an agricultural family, he thanked the seniors, colleagues and well-wishers who helped him rise from the Bar to the Bench and serve both as a lawyer and as a judge.