Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Justice Vinod Kumar's Transfer to Madras High Court

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the transfer of Justice T. Vinod Kumar from the Telangana High Court to the Madras High Court. This decision, made during a meeting led by Chief Justice B.R. Gavai, highlights Justice Kumar's extensive legal background, including his education at Osmania University and his previous roles as a senior standing counsel. Justice Kumar, who was appointed as a judge in 2019, is set to bring his experience to the Madras High Court. Read on to learn more about his career and the implications of this transfer.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 28, 2025, 12:42 IST

Justice Vinod Kumar's Transfer Recommendation

The Supreme Court Collegium has proposed the transfer of Justice T. Vinod Kumar from the Telangana High Court to the Madras High Court. This decision was made during a meeting chaired by Chief Justice B.R. Gavai on May 26.

Born on November 17, 1964, Justice Kumar completed his early education in Suryapet, located in the Nalgonda district, and later pursued further studies in Hyderabad. He earned his Bachelor of Arts and L.L.B. degrees from Osmania University.

Justice Kumar was enrolled as an advocate with the Andhra Pradesh Bar Council in 1988 and began his career in the chambers of senior advocate Ravi. In 2015, he was appointed as a senior standing counsel for income tax matters and later, in 2016, as a special standing counsel for commercial tax issues, a position he held until his promotion. He was appointed as a judge of the Telangana High Court and took his oath on August 26, 2019.